Seeing them together, we are instantly immersed in their love and aura, partly because the effect of their koras, each in its own way, has become like a second breath, a source of inspiration. Their grace is that of two musicians sharing the Cissoko surname, a sacred hallmark of African griots. In a twist of fate, it was in her native Sweden that Sousou found her soulmate Maher, a Senegalese kora player from Casamance.

Their collaboration is a musical revelation for anyone thirsty for West African rhythms. We can follow their celestial story in the Swedish media, on TV and radio. Sousou’s angelic smile reigns over their ascension, a demonstration of their shared sense of harmony, set in a world of their own making. Their secret? Empowering their music to awaken and uplift souls. The couple has released four albums in over 15 years of collaboration. From Ziguinchor to Stockholm, New York and beyond, they turn heads everywhere they go. Between them, they have a vast repertoire that encompasses five languages. Stars such as Youssou N’Dour celebrate their joyful alliance. Always open to the different opportunities that come their way, the pair has teamed up with the Swedish sensation Jason “Timbuktu” Diakité, one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation, on their hit “Jangfata” from their album Stockholm-Dakar.

Sowing love and peace wherever they go, the duo has spread its art de vivre to some thirty countries around the world. We have the good fortune to be able to welcome to Montreal these two sweethearts, whose recent song “Calculer” conveys a very timely reminder—think carefully before you speak because what you say can have a lasting impact—words of wisdom that invite greater mindfulness and purposeful reflection about the world we live in.