Sophie's music is rooted in love, empathy, and vulnerability, creating an intimate connection with listeners.
Hailing from Montreal by way of Budapest, Hungary, Sophie Lukacs is a kora player, singer and composer. Trained on the violin in classical music from a young age, a chance trip to Burkina Faso in her early 20s completely changed her musical direction, and her life. She discovered the kora: a 21-stringed harp-lute from the Mandingue empire. Sophie spent seven years in Mali (learning fluent Bambara along the way), studying with kora masters Toumani Diabaté, Ballake Sissokos' family, and two years with the Ensemble Instrumentale du Mali.
This is a sounds not to be missed – a magical journey for the whole audience.
Presented by Shenkman Arts Centre Presents
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