Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Biography

Biography

Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a brilliant young cellist from Nottingham, UK.

Sheku released his debut album, Inspiration, early in 2018, and he's performed at the BAFTA Awards twice – the only musician to have ever been invited to perform two years in a row.

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Russell Watson and Aled Jones perform at The Global Awards 2020 with very.co.uk

Russell Watson and Aled Jones perform stunning duets at The Global Awards 2020

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Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason wins Best Classical Artist at The Global Awards 2020

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason wins Best Classical Artist at The Global Awards 2020

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason makes UK chart history

Sheku Kanneh-Mason is first cellist in history to reach top 10 of UK album chart

Sheku Kanneh-Mason inspires a new generation of cellists

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Royal wedding cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes on Elgar’s Cello Concerto on his new album on Decca Classics

Royal wedding cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason records Elgar’s Cello Concerto at Abbey Road Studios
Sheku Kanneh-Mason awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours

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