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Momi Maiga

kora, vocals & composition

At just 28, Momi Maiga has emerged as one of the most promising musicians of his generation. A virtuoso kora player, captivating vocalist, and self-taught composer, he is acclaimed for his sensitivity and his ability to blend jazz, flamenco, and classical influences. Singing mainly in Mandinka and Wolof, his lyrics address universal themes such as migration, education, and social justice.

Born in the Casamance region of southern Senegal, Maiga belongs to the renowned Cissokho family of griot musicians. Steeped from childhood in the musical traditions of West Africa, he embodies this centuries-old heritage while adding his own contemporary voice. He began playing the kora at the age of six, quickly gaining recognition for his natural talent.

Now based in Spain, Maiga has earned international acclaim as a bandleader, singer, and composer. With his two albums, »NIO« (2022) and »Kairo« (2024), he has toured extensively across Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Portugal, Norway, Italy, Austria, Germany, Bulgaria, and Latvia. He has also collaborated with celebrated artists including Jordi Savall, Youssou N’Dour, Amaro Freitas, and Sílvia Pérez Cruz, among others.

Fellowship concerts at the festival 2026

Sun. 6.9.2026
  • A musician in a colorful shirt plays a kora against a bright blue background. His expression is focused.
    19:30, Telekom Forum

    Momi Maiga & Friends

    Cross-Genre

    Momi Maiga Quartet

    Maiga, Jobarteh

Tue. 8.9.2026
  • 11:00, Beethovenhalle, Studio

    Baby Concert: Momi Maiga

    Children & Families, Cross-Genre
Thu. 1.10.2026
  • A group of classical musicians poses with their instruments on a wooden concert stage. They are wearing elegant, dark attire.
    19:30, Beethovenhalle, Great Hall

    Momi Maiga & Ensemble Resonanz

    Chamber Orchestra, Cross-Genre

    Aleix Tobías, Riccardo Minasi, Anselm Dalferth

    Beethoven, Tenney, Bach

Fri. 2.10.2026
  • 19:30, Kreuzung an St. Helena

    Momi Maiga: Solo

    Cross-Genre, Recital

Concerts at the festival

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