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Sheku Kanneh-Mason | |
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| Born | 4 April 1999 Awali,[citation needed] Bahrain |
| Origin | Nottingham, England |
| Genres | Classical |
| Instrument | Cello |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Decca Classics |
| Website | Sheku Kanneh-Mason |
Sheku Kanneh-Mason MBE (born 4 April 1999) is a British cellist who won the 2016 BBC Young Musician award. He was the first black musician to win the competition since its launch in 1978.[1] He played at the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on 19 May, 2018 under the direction of Christopher Warren-Green. Also performing at the wedding was the traditional choir of St. George's Chapel led by James Vivian and gospel performers the Kingdom Choir, conducted by Karen Gibson.[2] As of 2021, Kanneh-Mason plays a Matteo Goffriller cello that was made in 1700.[3]
- ^ "17-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason signs to Decca Classics". The Strad. Newsquest. 10 November 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ "Meet the Cellist Who Stole Hearts at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Wedding". Vanity Fair. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Sheku Kanneh-Mason loaned 1700 Gofriller cello". The Strad. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2022.