ABEL SELAOCOE & BANTU ENSEMBLE

»Of all the cellists in the world, I don’t know any who exudes so much heart and joy as Abel Selacoe«, thus an enthusiastic reviewer wrote in »The Times« about the native South African. The musician, who studied at the Royal Northern College in Manchester, straddles the boundaries between cultures, redefining the parameters of his instrument. Selaocoe moves effortlessly between musical worlds, combining virtuoso mastery with improvisation, vocals and body percussion. His performances reflect the colourful combination of genres and styles in a fascinating manner, ranging from collaborations with world and jazz musicians to classical cello concertos and solo performances. Wherever he appears, Abel Selaocoe opens his listeners’ ears and hearts – an exceptional artist who is sure to enchant the Dresden audience as well!

ABEL SELAOCOECELLO AND VOCALS

BANTU ENSEMBLE:
ALAN KEARY ELECTRIC BASS
FRED THOMAS PIANO
DUDÙ KOUATE AFRICAN PERCUSSION

Building musical bridges between Johann Sebastian Bach and African folk songs