He will also appear in the evening performance of Sithunyiwe, alongside members of the Bantu Ensemble, presenting a new work by Mthuthuzeil November with music by Mbuso Khoza, Abel Selaocoe and Nduduzo Makhathini.
Creative Collaboration Masterclasses offer a unique opportunity to gain deeper insight into our artistic programme and the artists behind it.
Age recommendation: 14+
Event information:
Participants can bring in their own instruments if they like and should wear clothing that they feel comfortable playing in. Any questions or concerns please get in touch at creative.collaboration@barbican.org.uk
Tour Dates
2026 Dates
2 Oct – Liverpool – The Tung Auditorium
4 Oct – London – Southbank Centre
7 Oct – York – Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall
9 Oct – Manchester – Royal Northern College of Music
10 Oct – Leeds – Howard Assembly Room
Check times, ticket prices and access info via the booking links at www.manchestercollective.co.uk
An exhilarating musical journey, where West African and European traditions call out to each other
Join Manchester Collective, percussionist extraordinaire Sidiki Dembélé and his band for folksong and storytelling from the Ivory Coast, Mali and Senegal. Along the way, lead violinist Rakhi Singh breathes new life into familiar classical works. You can be sure that rhythm will be your friend here.
Adding her own colours to this vibrant palette is Nwando Ebizie. The composer and multidisciplinary artist creates a brand-new work filtered through her very own Afrofuturist vision and sonic rituals, hurtling us into the future.
Line-up
Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble Calabash, djembe, ngoni, dundun, balafon, vocals
Manchester Collective String ensemble, bass guitar
Rakhi Singh Creative direction, violin