Milton Court Artist-in-Residence 2022-2023
Yahael Camara Onono
The Barbican welcomes British percussionist and Djembe player, Yahael Camara Onono, as the first contemporary artist and fifth Milton Court Artist-in-Residence for its 2022-23 music season.
Born in North-West London to a Nigerian mother and Senegalese father, Yahael began playing percussion at an early age. Between trips to and from Senegal, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and The Gambia to see family, Yahael performed in groups across the British jazz spectrum - from eclectic Afro-Venezuelan 8-piece Family Atlantica to the meditative, outer national dynamism of Maisha.
His song writing and unique understanding of bringing different genres and instrumentation together has caught the attention of many well known musicians, critics and publications. Yahael's supergroup Balimaya Project's debut album Wolo So was referred to as one of the most ‘significant releases of 2021’ by Gilles Peterson, appearing in The Guardian and Songlines Magazine's album of the year listings.
Following on from the residencies by violinist Richard Tognetti (2016-17), pianist Jeremy Denk (2017-18), baritone Roderick Williams (2018-19) and trumpeter Alison Balson (2019-20), Camara Onono's residency will include three masterclasses and two performances throughout the season, with the first performance to take place on 15 Nov 22, as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.
Yahael Camara Onono says, "I believe that this residency is a stepping stone to showing the classical and contemporary music worlds that 'classical' forms aren’t limited to the Beethoven’s of this world but that West African folklore, oral history and its importance in everyday society for millions is as complex and educational as any form. Mande music is one of the most complex musical stylings in the world and is at the root and heart of many if the genres."
Events
Milton Court
Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.
Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH
Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street
Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available
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If you have any access-related queries, or are planning to attend a performance and would like to discuss your access requirements in advance, please email the Guildhall Facilities Department or call 020 7628 2571 and ask to speak to the duty manager.
Accessible parking for Milton Court is available at Barbican Car Park 3
