The Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club: Sekou Kouyate Experience

Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club welcomes the Guinean master Sekou Kouyaté, the inventor of the electrified kora, a 21-string West African instrument, and widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest virtuosos of this remarkable instrument. Deeply rooted in West African musical traditions and influenced by contemporary blues, soul, funk, and jazz, Kouyaté bridges tradition and modern global music. His astonishing playing speed and innovative use of guitar effects pedals have earned him the nickname “The African Jimi Hendrix.” He is well known to Slovenian audiences, having performed extensively in the country with a Slovenian backing band and recorded two albums here: Dia and Live in MB. Musicians: Sekou Kouyaté – kora, vocals Igor Leonardi – guitar Tadej Kampl – bass Lovro Bone – drums Music genre: afro beat/jazz The Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club is open from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm. Live music commences at 8.00 pm. Photo: Urška Lukovnjak * The Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club 11. September 2026 - 23. April 2027 Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club has been operating for the tenth year in a row at the highest tourist spot in the capital, which, in addition to the most beautiful view of the city, also has a unique club space. Concert evenings with selected drinks and a relaxed club atmosphere will also attract many music connoisseurs of different generations in the 2026 season, as the club regularly hosts renowned Slovenian and foreign musicians. Every Friday evening, the unique space of the Rock Hall at the Ljubljana Castle will be filled with the sounds of jazz, soul, rock, blues etc. See you at the Jazz Club, where Friday night sounds good! * The Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club is open from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm. Live music commences at 8.00 pm. On the day of the concert, tickets can be purchased at the Entrance Pavilion and the lower funicular station until 8.45 pm. The concert ticket includes a return journey on the funicular, which operates until 11.00 pm on the day of the concert. Ticket