Derek Gripper

Experience the transcendent artistry of internationally acclaimed South African guitarist Derek Gripper. as Secret Planet Cape Cod comes to Eastham’s Chapel in the Pines on Wednesday, October 14. This special candlelit evening brings Gripper’s extraordinary guitar work to an intimate Cape Cod setting, all in support of WOMR .

Known for translating the dazzling, deeply layered music of the West African kora onto solo classical guitar, Gripper has created a sound that feels both ancient and entirely new. His music draws listeners into a world where South African roots, Malian musical traditions, classical technique, improvisation, and meditative storytelling meet in one extraordinary performance. What makes Gripper’s playing so remarkable is not only the technical feat, but the emotional depth behind it. Through his arrangements of music associated with legendary kora masters including Toumani Diabaté, Gripper opens a doorway between traditions, transforming the six-string guitar into something expansive, intimate, and transportive. Every note feels alive with movement, history, and discovery.

Set inside the warm and intimate Chapel in the Pines, this concert offers a rare opportunity to experience a world-class artist up close while supporting independent, local, community-powered radio on Cape Cod.

This performance is a fundraiser for WOMR, helping support the station’s mission of presenting local, eclectic, entertaining, informative, and educational programming for Cape Cod and beyond. Your ticket purchase directly supports the kind of independent cultural voice that keeps our community connected, curious, and alive with music.

Secret Planet Cape Cod, a co-production of Cape Symphony Presents and Narrowland Music, brings extraordinary global artists to our community, celebrating music that connects cultures and ignites new traditions.