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Derek Gripper
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Derek Gripper is a highly skilled guitarist from South Africa who has revolutionized classical guitar by embracing the kora, transcribing, and recording its iconic works. He gained significant recognition with his album "One Night on Earth: Music from the Strings of Mali," garnering acclaim from John Williams and Toumani Diabaté. He was previously a member of the Dorp Band and has graced many prestigious events, including performances at the Royal Conservatory Toronto, the Rochester Jazz Festival, and the Shakori Hills Folk Festival, among others. His most noteworthy achievement came in 2012 when he completed a decade-long project dedicated to understanding and translating West African kora music, resulting in the production and release of two albums.
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