Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival 2025 - Feier des Lebens

In the organizer's words:

My music is a fusion of genres and at the same time an expression of my soul. I would love to take it to every corner of the world and move people through it," says Momi Maiga, a gifted Senegalese instrumentalist, composer and singer whose passion and talent build captivating bridges between old, orally transmitted melodies and contemporary rhythms. With the kora - a West African version of the harp - in hand and a heart full of stories, Momi Maiga creates highly poetic music that weaves the rich tapestry of his West African heritage with the soulful soundscapes of jazz, flamenco and European classical music. At just 27 years old, he has already enchanted audiences around the world and received numerous awards for his debut album "Nio" - an imaginative fusion of tradition and innovation. At the SHMF, Momi Maiga will be performing his new program "Kairo", which means "peace" in his native Mandinka language. Maiga's music is far more than just sound, it is a heartfelt and soulful dialog between cultures, a call for peace and a celebration of life.