Concert
with John Hughes
June 19, 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for a concert in the Forecourt with John Hughes, an innovative kora (West African harp) player, percussionist, and vocalist. His style ranges from elegant and stately classical West African harp music to jazzy, hypnotic grooves crossing cultural boundaries.
The Mount's general COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines may be found here.
The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact The Mount at 413-551-5100 or by email, info@edithwharton.org, to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event.
Thanks to our partner:
Free
- The concert is scheduled in the Forecourt.
- There is a slight possibility of showers this evening; if it rains, the concert will be in the Stable auditorium.
- Check with the Admissions Associate to confirm the location when you arrive.
A sculptor, dancer, instrument builder, and educator, John Hughes holds a B.F.A. from the Tyler School of Art of Temple University and West Surrey College of Art and Design in Farnham, England, and an M.F.A. from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. John has studied the music, song, and dance of West Africa for over 28 years, training with numerous master drummers and dancers from Guinea and Mali, including Mamady Keita and Famoudou Konate. As a Kora player, John is self-taught, developing his unique style. His playing is deeply rooted in the ancient Mande tradition.