Derek Gripper

Derek Gripper (born November 14, 1977) is a South African classical guitarist. He is known for transcribing West African music made for the 21-string kora to the six-string guitar, with a focus on the traditional music of Mali. He has collaborated extensively with notable musicians including John Williams, Toumani Diabaté, and Ballaké Sissoko.

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