Youssoupha Sidibe is a Senegalese West African Kora (African Harp) player. Throw out all your ideas of what a harpist is, Youssoupha breaks out of traditional Kora styles many hundreds of years old, to create a new style that has never been heard before, blending aspects of Reggae and western music. 

Through many collaborations, and countless performances over the course of 25 years, Youssoupha has developed thousands of fans all over the world. He has performed and recorded with many exceptional musicians.

Grammy nominated for his collaboration with Matisyahu (Youth), he has released albums with the late Charles Neville (Tree of Life), Midnite (For All), Steve Kimock, and a duet with Michael Franti (What I be), and performed live with India Arie, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Michael Kang of String Cheese Incident, Chris Berry Trio, Shimshai, and many others.

Youssoupha has performed at some of the most famous festivals and venues in the world including :The Hammerstein Ballroom NYC, The Warfield Theatre SF CA, The African Festival of the Arts Chicago, Reggae Rising, Reggae on the River CA, Stanford University, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues British Columbia, to name a few.

YOUSSOUPHA SIDIBE  is back on the road after a long deserved time off – we are very excited about new projects and music coming along, and looking forward to seeing you on the road.

Please let us know on our booking page if you would like to invite Youssoupha to perform in your community – thank you!

Listen to Youssoupha Sidibe on Bandcamp and other online streaming and download services!

New projects and music!

We are very excited to announce the opening of Ibra African Music Academy Founded by Youssoupha Sidibe to teach West African Musical instruments. The classes will be held Online and in person.