Balla Kouyaté and Mike Block Perform “Shove the Pig’s Foot a Little Further into the Fire”
Artistic Partners Balla Kouyaté and Mike Block perform “Shove the Pig’s Foot a Little Further into the Fire,”, a traditional American tune arranged by the duo. This performance was part of Ensemble Connect Up Close: Fara Niokonkan, Coming Together, which was filmed in Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing on Friday, May 9, 2025. View the full concert here: https://youtu.be/UDv3KK90Kyo
The Balla Kouyaté & Mike Block Duo, Artistic Partner features:
- Balla Kouyaté, Balafon and Vocals
- Mike Block, Cello and Vocals
Special thanks to:
- Connor Sale, Lighting Designer
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