Album with Sidsel Walstad & Ibou Cissokho
Tamoo – A Musical Encounter Between Harp and Kora
The duo Sidsel Walstad (harp) and Ibou Cissokho (kora and vocals) was formed after an inspiring meeting through Global Oslo Music’s podcast series Artists Meet Artists. Two musical worlds – classical and electric harp from Norway, and deeply rooted West African traditions from Senegal – came together in a warm and creative collaboration.
The result is Tamoo, a work and album where harp and kora blend in melodic and rhythmic interplay. The music is composed by Ibou Cissokho and arranged by Sindre Hotvedt and Sidsel Walstad. The title Tamoo means “journey” in Wolof – a journey between cultures, expressions, and sonic landscapes.
The duo is joined on the album by renowned percussionist Sidiki Camara. The release is produced by Sindre Hotvedt, recorded at Urban Sound Studios, and released by Global Sonics with support from Arts Council Norway.
Ibou Cissokho
Son of the renowned griot and kora player Solo Cissokho, Ibou carries on an important musical heritage, clearly heard on Tamoo. Since moving to Norway, he has established himself among the country’s leading kora players, collaborating with artists such as Carpe, Solo Diarra, Trondheim World Music Ensemble, Mattis Kleppen, and Queendom.
Sidiki Camara
Sidiki Camara is an internationally acclaimed percussionist with worldwide tours, including with Bill Frisell, Sacred Steel, and Rokia Traore. He leads his own band, Sidiki Camara Group, and has extensive experience as a session musician in Norway. In 2023, he received the Spellemann Award for the album Return To the Traditions.
