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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cooperstown Concerts Opens 2024-2025 Season, Featuring World-renowned Master Kora Player Yacouba Sissoko
[COOPERSTOWN, New York] – October 15, 2024 – Cooperstown Concerts is thrilled to announce its 2024-2025 season, a celebration of musical diversity and excellence that will once again bring live, world-class performances to the community of music lovers in the Cooperstown area. The season kicks off Sunday, October 27, 2024, with internationally acclaimed West African kora player Yacouba Sissoko. Known for his breathtaking artistry and mastery of the complex 21-string kora, Mr. Sissoko enchants audiences with music that is both beautiful and inspirational. The performance will be at 3:00 pm at the Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown, 5775 State Highway 80 (Lake Road).
Mr. Sissoko, whose distinguished career includes collaborations with iconic artists such as Paul Simon and Harry Belafonte, will share with concertgoers the vibrant and meditative sounds of West African music. His performance will offer a memorable afternoon of cultural exploration and musical brilliance.
“At Cooperstown Concerts, we believe in the power of music to unite and inspire. We strive to be your home for live music and to provide an opportunity for people to come together, explore new artists, and enjoy a great show,” said Randy Smith, Cooperstown Concerts board member and president. “We’re excited to open the season with the incredible Yacouba Sissoko and look forward to welcoming our community back to an exciting lineup of performances that will engage and captivate.”
The 2024-2025 season marks a new era for Cooperstown Concerts, formerly the Cooperstown Concert Series, which has been an integral part of the Cooperstown arts scene for 55 years. With a fresh look and abbreviated name, the organization remains dedicated to providing an eclectic mix of live music – sharing music from around the world and offering a diverse range of performances for all types of music lovers.
“I’m very happy to open this exciting new season for Cooperstown Concerts and to be featured in such a long-standing, eclectic performing arts program in upstate New York,” said Mr. Sissoko. “I strive to expand the awareness of West African history and culture through my music and storytelling, and I appreciate non-profit organizations such as Cooperstown Concerts whose mission is to promote cultural growth in its community.”
With decades of history and a reputation for excellence, Cooperstown Concerts has welcomed thousands of music enthusiasts to its shows. This season promises to continue that tradition, inviting attendees to explore new genres, discover emerging talent, and enjoy timeless classics.
Tickets for this concert are available online and at the door: $30 Adult, $10 Student (with College ID), $10 Youth ages 6-18, and free for children under age 6. For more information or to purchase tickets visit https://cooperstownconcerts.org/yacouba-sissoko-sunday-october-27th/
This concert is sponsored by Dr. Kathryn S. Doughty, MD/MPH, MS, and by Glimmerglass Film Days, a program of Otsego 2000. Cooperstown Concerts 2024-2025 Season Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by the Scriven Foundation.
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About Cooperstown Concerts
Founded 55 years ago, Cooperstown Concerts has served as a home for live music – dedicated to bringing an eclectic mix of world-class live music to our community. With a commitment to diversity in programming and a deep connection to its audience, Cooperstown Concerts offers an opportunity for people to come together, experience and engage with high-quality music from around the globe, and enjoy a great performance close to home. Cooperstown Concerts is an independent, all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. For more information, please visit https://cooperstownconcerts.org.
