Issa Kaboré
a dusty crossroads town in Burkina Faso
Issa Kaboré has been the prison barber in Békoro for over fifty years. The dusty town and the familiar clang of the prison gates are the backdrop to his life. His days are filled with the soft hum of conversation and the gentle scrape of his razor. Over the years, he has come to cherish the dignity of each man he shaves, subtly revealing their stories through every careful snip and stroke.
About
Obsession
The subtle dance of a dog's ears responding to invisible sounds.
Voice
Rumbling bass in heart cavity
Genre
Dusty Ambient Blues
Instrumentation
Resonant wooden combs, rusted razor blades, gentle breeze captured through barred windows
Vocal Style
Raspy whispers with breathy undertones
Production Style
Recorded late at night in the prison yard, with ambient noises leaking in
Influences
The creak of the iron gate, the sound of wind through prison bars, the sharpened sound of a razor on stone
Selected 1 time · Last: September 18, 2026
Commissioned Works
Weight of Shadows
September 18, 2026 · ambient · Musicgen
AI-generated
Razorlight Echoes
September 18, 2026 · ambient · Musicgen
AI-generated