Oct. 14: Minnesota State Mankato's Music Performance Series Features Nyttu Chongo

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall

Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Performing Arts News Release

MANKATO, Minn. – Nyttu Chongo will perform as part of Minnesota State University, Mankato's Performance Series on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts, 320 Maywood Ave.

To showcase his talents to young students, Chongo will also visit two local schools earlier in the day.

Chongo is an African (Mozambican) storyteller and musician performing on traditional African instruments, such as the West African Kora, Timbila, Mbira, Inanga and more. Nyttu has played on many Twin Cities stages from the Ordway  Theatre and Orchestra Hall to the Minnesota State Fair and various regional festivals. His 2021 album "Libandzuwa" is available on any streaming platform.

Concert admission is $10 for general admission. University students are admitted free with a valid MavCARD. Advance purchase is strongly encouraged.

Those who wish to purchase tickets online should go to hss.mnsu.edu/music-events. For more information, call the Performance Series office, (507) 389-5549.