Salieu Suso

Salieu Suso was born into a family of traditional Gambian musicians/historians that extends back nearly 1000 years. He is a master of the 21 stringed kora (West African harp). He is a descendent of Jali- Mady Wulayn Suso, the inventor of the kora. Salieu was taught by his renowned Father, Alhaji Musa Makang. Salieu is fluent in English, Mandigo, Fula, Wolof, Sarahulay and as well as some German. Before settling in the United States in 1989, Suso performed widely throughout Africa and Europe. Suso is the leader of the Jaliya Kafo! Extended Family Music Ensemble, and is a leader in the na- nation’s rapidly growing African music scene. Suso actively free-lances with other groups.