Keyboardist,  composer  and  performer,  Cheick-Tidiane  Seck,  is  one  of  the  most  prolific  and  experienced  artists  from  Mali.  Seck’s  childhood  was  spent  learning  the  local  traditions  of  his  Manding  cultural  heritage,  but  like  many  West  African  musicians,  he  looked  toward  Western  popular  music  for  a  new,  complementary  source  of  inspiration.

With  experience  playing  both  popular  and  traditional  music,  his  style  is  undeniably  recognized  for  his  ability  to  portray  the  varied  and  complex  nature  of  music  from  West  Africa,  which  often  features  a  variety  of  cultures  mixed  with  contemporary  and  traditional  styles  of  music.

One  of  his  most  notable  works  is  the  1995  album  “Sarala”  in  which  he  collaborated  with  jazz  pianist  Hank  Jones.