British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Age, Family, Discography, and Additional Details Unveiled
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, the 25-year-old British cellist, is one of the most in-demand classical musicians globally. Born in Nottingham, England, Sheku's talent has captured the hearts of millions, inspiring a new generation of musicians.
Sheku's debut album, Inspiration, was the biggest-selling British debut artist of 2018. His most recent album, Song (2022), is described as his "most personal album yet." The latest addition to his discography, River of Music, is set for release on September 12, 2025. A new single from this album, "Handel: Sonata for 2 Cellos," was released in July 2025.
Sheku plays a 1700 Matteo Goffriller cello on long-term loan. He is known for his powerful and emotive performances, as demonstrated when he played 'Sarabande' from Bach's Cello Suite No. 5 to a televised audience of two billion at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2018.
Sheku's family is also musically gifted. His parents, Stuart Kanneh-Mason, a business manager, and Dr. Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, a former university lecturer, have nurtured the talents of their seven children. Sheku plays in a piano trio with his two eldest siblings, Isata and Braimah, who plays the violin. Konya and Aminata play both violin and piano, while Isata plays the piano and Jeneba and the youngest Kanneh-Mason, Mariatu, play both cello and piano.
In 2025, Sheku will tour Europe this autumn, with dates including September 24 in Warwick, September 26 in Paris, September 28 in London, and September 30 in Dublin, among others. This tour will be in support of his upcoming album, River of Music.
Sheku's mother, Dr. Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, published a memoir in 2020 called "House of Music," providing a unique insight into the family's musical journey. More young people started taking up the cello due to 'the Sheku effect' in 2020, a testament to his influence on classical music.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason's album Elgar (2020) landed a place in the official UK album chart Top 10, further cementing his position as a leading classical artist. With his upcoming tour and the release of River of Music, fans can look forward to more of Sheku's captivating performances.
[1] Source: Official Sheku Kanneh-Mason website [2] Source: Live Nation [3] Source: BBC News [4] Source: Classical Music Magazine [5] Source: The Guardian
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason's tour in Europe this autumn, supporting his upcoming album River of Music, will include dates in Warwick, Paris, London, and Dublin, among others, according to Live Nation.
- Sheku's mother, Dr. Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, in her memoir "House of Music" (2020), offers a unique perspective on the family's musical journey that has captivated the world.
- Lured by 'the Sheku effect', more young people took up the cello in 2020, showcasing the significant influence Sheku has on the classical music scene, as reported by BBC News.
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason's album Elgar (2020) was a top hit, landing a place in the official UK album chart Top 10, solidifying his standing as a prominent classical artist (The Guardian).
- Sheku's family, including his parents and his six musically talented siblings, has been instrumental in nurturing his talent, as noted on the official Sheku Kanneh-Mason website.
