Falle Nioke
About the band
Captured on the harbour arm in Margate during isolation, here Falle sings a message of gratitude to his family back home. You can find Falle singing here most nights of the week normally, but lockdown has made connecting with the community impossible recently. Here’s a quote from Falle: 'The song is for my parents promising to help them. Saying they sacrificed for me to go to school and learn so I will repay them. I'm Singing in Fulani and Susu. 2 languages in Guinea. After lock down I'm looking forward to playing outside again, I like playing on the harbor are as there is a sense of freedom there. In Africa we always play music outside around the streets, under the big trees and by the rivers when it's hot. All the kids will be around watching and listening. Anyone can join in.'
Falle Nioke is a singer and percussionist from Guinea Conakry, West Africa. He sings in French and English, Susu, Fulani, Malinke and Coniagui, and plays a range of cultural African instruments to accompany his voice (gongoma, Bolon, Cassi). Since arriving in the UK two years ago, after a period travelling around West Africa, singing with a troupe of musicians and learning different cultural rhythms, the 33 year old has been making music with a number of producers, including Johan Hugo, Congo Natty, Sir Was and Ghost Culture. His live solo show is a soulful performance of his own creation in a traditional African style, although often performs with Alabaster De Plume, Congo Natty and the band Soma World. Falle Nioke now looks set to build on his significant fan base in Guinea by signing to London label Prah Recordings.
Thumbnail photo by Charlotte Player Nioke
About the Director
Margate-based director Tom Dream collaborates closely with artists to create live portraits, music videos and documentaries. Tom is currently bringing his expertise in filming high-profile music documentaries to long-form human interest features in development this year.
Credits
Director: Tom Dream
DOP: Jack Maddison
Sound Design: Ben Niblett
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