JMO - (CH/SEN/ISR) – World Music
"Supported by the Initiative Music and the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media 'BKM'
CD Release 2025: In Ia Yelle (Open Your Eyes) - 10th Anniversary JMO
JMO: three countries – one language!
For the 10th anniversary, Jan Galega Brönnimann, Moussa Cissokho, and Omri Hason present their third CD 'In Ia Yelle'. In Mandinka, the language of an ethnic group from West Africa, this means: Open Your Eyes.
JMO are not only the initials of the three musicians Jan Galega Brönnimann, Moussa Cissokho, and Omri Hason but also the three main influences in their music: Jazz - Mandinka - Orient
The first two CDs 'Al nge taa' and 'Dandoula Tala' were celebrated internationally by the press and the public and are already in their third edition, having sold over 5,000 copies.
The music of JMO - Jan Galega Brönnimann (Switzerland), Moussa Cissokho (Senegal), and Omri Hason (Israel) - revives the art of storytelling. The sparkling clear sound of the Kora (traditional African harp with 22 strings) meets the sonorous, smoky tones of the bass clarinet, supported by the various percussion instruments of Omri Hason. The interplay of Moussa Cissokho, Jan Galega Brönnimann, and Omri Hason captivates with beautiful melodies and rhythmic elegance – during their unforgettable live concerts, the three oscillate between magically transcendent moments and rhythmically explosive high flights. An authentic and contemporary chamber music emerges.
The trio transcends boundaries between traditional and modern sounds from Africa, Europe, and the Orient. The repertoire is drawn from all three musicians and showcases their different influences. The meeting of these three cultures, the selection of instruments, and the rich treasury of ideas, melodies, and rhythms make the music an unforgettable auditory adventure!
Influenced by the cultural heritage of West African Griot songs, Moussa Cissokho sings about today's life in Africa and Europe. His lyrics delve into longing, mysterious rivers, or experiences at border controls in Europe. He belongs to the 42nd generation of the great Kora dynasty and the Griot family Cissokho, which has shaped the tradition of West African music for over 1,000 years.
JMO has been performing internationally for 10 years now and has played in Japan, France, Israel, Slovakia, Holland, Germany, Spain, England, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Austria, Moldova, the Czech Republic, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Norway, and Switzerland.
CD Release 2025: In Ia Yelle (Open Your Eyes) - 10th Anniversary JMO
JMO: three countries – one language!
For the 10th anniversary, Jan Galega Brönnimann, Moussa Cissokho, and Omri Hason present their third CD 'In Ia Yelle'. In Mandinka, the language of an ethnic group from West Africa, this means: Open Your Eyes.
JMO are not only the initials of the three musicians Jan Galega Brönnimann, Moussa Cissokho, and Omri Hason but also the three main influences in their music: Jazz - Mandinka - Orient
The first two CDs 'Al nge taa' and 'Dandoula Tala' were celebrated internationally by the press and the public and are already in their third edition, having sold over 5,000 copies.
The music of JMO - Jan Galega Brönnimann (Switzerland), Moussa Cissokho (Senegal), and Omri Hason (Israel) - revives the art of storytelling. The sparkling clear sound of the Kora (traditional African harp with 22 strings) meets the sonorous, smoky tones of the bass clarinet, supported by the various percussion instruments of Omri Hason. The interplay of Moussa Cissokho, Jan Galega Brönnimann, and Omri Hason captivates with beautiful melodies and rhythmic elegance – during their unforgettable live concerts, the three oscillate between magically transcendent moments and rhythmically explosive high flights. An authentic and contemporary chamber music emerges.
The trio transcends boundaries between traditional and modern sounds from Africa, Europe, and the Orient. The repertoire is drawn from all three musicians and showcases their different influences. The meeting of these three cultures, the selection of instruments, and the rich treasury of ideas, melodies, and rhythms make the music an unforgettable auditory adventure!
Influenced by the cultural heritage of West African Griot songs, Moussa Cissokho sings about today's life in Africa and Europe. His lyrics delve into longing, mysterious rivers, or experiences at border controls in Europe. He belongs to the 42nd generation of the great Kora dynasty and the Griot family Cissokho, which has shaped the tradition of West African music for over 1,000 years.
JMO has been performing internationally for 10 years now and has played in Japan, France, Israel, Slovakia, Holland, Germany, Spain, England, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Austria, Moldova, the Czech Republic, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Norway, and Switzerland.
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