Solo Cissokho (1963 – May 4, 2019) was a Norwegian/Senegalese Jazz and Mbalax musician known for playing the Kora.

In his early years, he learned to play the Kora, mastering additional instruments like Djembe, Guitar, and Bass.

[1] In 1996, Cissokho recorded the album Frå Senegal til Setesdal with Kouame Sereba, Kirsten Bråten Berg, and Bjørgulv Straume.

A significant turning point occurred in 1998 when an impromptu collaborative session with Swedish folk musician Ellika Frisell resulted in the album Tretakt Takissaba, winning the BBC World Music Award for Boundary Crossing.

[5] Cissokho contributed to various musical projects and albums and has collaborated with artists like Ellika Frisell, Youssou N'Dour and Ali Farka Touré,[6][7][8] showcasing his versatility in genres ranging from world music to Jazz.