Trio Da Kali

Trio Da Kali is a soulful, transcendent musical group from Mali who have breathed new life into traditional West African griot melodies. They were rocketed into stardom by their recent collaboration with Kronos Quartet, a progressive, rule-breaking chamber music ensemble. The collaboration produced an album, Ladilikan, which has garnered critical praise from all corners of the music world.

Trio Da Kali's members descend from venerable musical families in Mali. With centuries of history and musicianship at their backs, they represent the chamber music of West Africa. The trio’s performance revolves around the soaring, rounded vibrato voice of Hawa Kassé Mady (daughter of legendary singer Kasse Mady Diabaté), performing the songs she grew up with in Kela, at the heart of the griot world. Lassana Diabaté is a monster balafon player who's worked with everyone from Taj Mahal to Béla Fleck to the top musicians of Mali. And the young Mamadou Kouyaté — whose dad, Bassekou Kouyaté, was nominated for a Grammy — holds down a solid, swinging bass on the traditional lute, known as a ngoni. Just these three musicians create such a big sound. Their performances offer a rare glimpse into the soul of the art of the griot, celebrating the African continent’s finest, most subtle and sublime music.

Doors open at 7:30 PM. Music begins at 8:00 PM. There will be two 45-60 minute sets with a short intermission.

FAQs:

-Can I reserve a seat? Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; we do not generally reserve seats unless special accommodations are required. Please contact us at palms@palmsplayhouse.com if you need assistance with seating.

-Are children allowed? Yes, we are an all-ages venue. It's up to the parents to decide if the content is appropriate for their children.

-Are you ADA accessible? Yes, there is an elevator to the second floor, and the bathrooms are accessible. Please contact us ahead of time if you need seating accommodations.

-What's your refund policy? Please contact us before the day of the show; in most cases, we will be able to provide a refund of the ticket price (fees are non-refundable).

-Where can I park? Plan to arrive early to find the best parking; you should be able to find a space within four blocks of The Palms. You can either park on the street or in a nearby lot; all public parking in Winters is free.

Photo/Video/Recording Policy

Our policy is no photos or unauthorized video or audio recording during performances. Please put away your devices and enjoy the performance in real time.

Additional information available on our website.