Born blind in 1961, Jean-Philippe Rykiel taught himself piano from a very early age. He's been involved in many pioneering projects, from Salif Keita's Soro to The Lama's Chant with Lama Gyurme.

Jean-Philippe Rykiel

Born blind in 1961, Jean-Philippe Rykiel taught himself piano from a very early age. He's been involved in many pioneering projects, from Salif Keita's Soro to The Lama's Chant with Lama Gyurme. —Courtesy Calabash Music