JMO (CHE/ISR/SEN) + Fusion von MMO (KS) mit Ibs Sallah & Dady Dem (GMB/GÖ)

In the organizer's words:

JMO: three countries - one language!

To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Jan Galega Brönnimann, Moussa Cissokho and Omri Hason present their third CD In Ia Yelle. In Mandinka, the language of an ethnic group in West Africa, this means: Open Your Eyes. JMO are not only the initials of the three musicians Jan Galega Brönnimann, Moussa Cissokho and Omri Hason, but also the three main influences in their music: Jazz - Mandinka - Orient The first two CDs "Al nge taa" and "Dandoula Tala" were internationally acclaimed by the press and the public and are already in their third edition and have sold over 5000 copies. The music of JMO - Jan Galega Brönnimann (Switzerland), Moussa Cissokho (Senegal) and Omri Hason (Israel) - revives the art of storytelling. The pearly clear sound of the kora (traditional African bridge harp with 22 strings) meets the sonorous, smoky tones of the bass clarinet and is supported by Omri Hason's various percussion instruments. The interplay between Moussa Cissokho, Jan Galega Brönnimann and Omri Hason captivates with beautiful melodies and rhythmic elegance - in their unforgettable live concerts, the three oscillate between magically transfigured moments and rhythmically explosive flights of fancy. The result is authentic and contemporary chamber music. The trio crosses borders between traditional and modern sounds from Africa, Europe and the Orient. The repertoire comes from all three musicians and shows their different influences. The clash of the three cultures, the choice of instruments and the rich pool of ideas, melodies and rhythms make the music an unforgettable listening adventure!

Influenced by the cultural heritage of West African griot songs, Moussa Cissokho sings about life in Africa and Europe today. His lyrics are about longing, mysterious rivers or experiences at border controls in Europe. He belongs to the 42nd generation of the great Kora dynasty and griot family Cissokho, which has shaped the tradition of West African music for over 1000 years. JMO has been touring internationally for 10 years now and has played in Japan, France, Israel, Slovakia, Holland, Germany, Spain, England, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Austria, Moldova, Czech Republic, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Norway and Switzerland.

MMO is "the reggae band" from Kassel, which spreads "reggae feeling" and a good mood with its own songs, with English and German lyrics as well as reggae cover versions by Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, UB 40 and others. Everything is danceable and a guarantee for a successful reggae party in a diverse reggae groove. MMO belongs indirectly, but with full conviction, to the intangible world cultural heritage officially recognized by Unesco in 2018. We are delighted and celebrate the awarding of the title with reggae from Kassel.

We remember Bob Marley.

With its lively presentation, infectious groove and musical flexibility, MMO inspires on every occasion. With Wenzel Erszény, a gifted entertainer and the mood cannon "Mister Positive" takes center stage.

Line-up: Wenzel Erszény (Vocals & Guitar) - Jonas Kauppert (Guitar) - Reiner Engel (Bass & Vocal) - Jojo M. (Keyboards & Vocal) - Oliver Leuer (Drums & Vocal)

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Ibs Sallah and Dady Dem from the African Culture Club in Göttingen will also be performing with MMO on this evening. The two musicians have already performed with their band Blessed & Irie at the "One Love" festival in Kassel in July 2024.

Musician and music teacher Ibs Sallah, who comes from Gambia (West Africa), lives and works in Göttingen. He teaches throughout Europe and gives workshops for children, young people and adults at schools and cultural centers. He is also involved in social projects around the world. For a number of years, he has led the workshops organized by the Kulturfabrik Salzmann as a contribution to musical and aesthetic education for all ages and learning levels in a way that is both sensitive and captivating