Explore the rich heritage of Malian griots and traditional balafon music with Ba — Explore the rich heritage of Malian griots and traditional balafon music with Balla Kouyaté, a modern Djeli and cultural

Sat, Oct 23, 2027 · Mayo Street Arts

Lineup

Tickets

Ticket link for this show isn't available yet — check back closer to the date.

Price history isn't available for this show yet — we track prices daily once they're listed.

Track this show

Show tracking is coming soon — we're building it now. Check back.

Related shows

Like the Wind That’s Free: Small works by Samara Kupferberg and Corey Jennings
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · Mayo Street Arts
Showing some drawings alongside my dear and talented friend samarakupferberg on
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · Mayo Street Arts
AmaziNG Illusions with Magician Norman Ng
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · Mayo Street Arts
Join us for a performance that is truly amaziNg Maine entertainer illusionist an
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · Mayo Street Arts
King Friday's Dungeon Puppet Slam
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Mayo Street Arts
Mayo Street Arts' semi-annual slam King Fridays Dungeon features new puppet work
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Mayo Street Arts

About

Explore the rich heritage of Malian griots and traditional balafon music with Balla Kouyaté, a modern Djeli and cultural ambassador. A member of the Kouyaté clan, Balla traces his lineage back more than 800 years to Balla Faséké, the first in an unbroken line of djelis—oral historians, musicians, and cultural keepers of the Mandé people. The Kouyatés have safeguarded the sacred Sosso-Bala, the original balafon, since the 13th century. Today, the instrument is recognized by UNESCO as part of the