“From Africa to Appalachia” with Cheick Hamala Diabate and Danny Knicely

18:45 - 19:40 Pavilion Stage

“This special collaboration, From Africa to Appalachia, will bring together Grammy-nominated master Malian griot Cheick Hamala Diabate with Danny Knicely, a beloved multi-instrumentalist from Virginia and Riley Baugus, one of the most celebrated Old Time banjoists and vocalists of his generation. The musical project delves into the historical connections between West African and Appalachian music”.