Sheku Kanneh-Mason | |
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Born | Awali,[citation needed] Bahrain | 4 April 1999
Origin | Nottingham, England |
Genres | Classical |
Instrument | Cello |
Years active | 2015–present |
Labels | Decca Classics |
Website | shekukannehmason |
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 the 19th of 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 a gospel choir conducted by Karen Gibson named, the Kingdom Choir.[2] As of 2021, Kanneh-Mason plays a Matteo Goffriller cello that was made in 1700.[3]