With ‘knock-out charm’ to match his virtuoso skill, South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is redefining the instrument and having a blast doing it. Blending traditional playing styles with improvisation, singing and body percussion, his energised performances bring together classical and world music in a unique fusion. He is joined by Simo Lagnawi on guembri (three-stringed Moroccan lute) and by other members of his own trio, Chesaba, as well as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales for a concert covering typically broad musical ground.

A Vimeo stream of an incredible collaboration full of Jazz influences and South African Rhythm with compositions by Tim Garland (Saxophone) and Abel Selaocoe (Cello)

musicians: Simmy Singh (Violin), Helen Clement (Viola), Asaf Sirkis (Drums, Percussion) and John Turville (piano

The South African cello virtuoso Abel Selaocoe doesn’t back away from any repertoire: he has a great affinity with baroque, classical and contemporary music. But he most enjoys exploring the connections between jazz, improvised and non-Western music, for which he completely redefines his playing technique as well as his cello. Singing, humming, plucking, drumming and yes, even bowing, he conjures a soundscape that touches the listener in a magical way.

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