For Abel Selaocoe, the human singing voice is the most enduring musical universal, connecting different traditions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Abel Selaocoe's piece Dinaka explores the musical and spiritual traditions of the Pedi people, incorporating new timbres like prepared piano and throat singing.
Album & Artwork
Abel Selaocoe's album, Hymns of Bantu, is described as a homecoming, celebrating those who came before us.
Performer Biography
Abel Selaocoe is a singer, cellist, and improviser known for making transitions between musical traditions feel natural.
Compositional Technique
The track Camagu concludes the album with surreal humor, building a driving groove from the sound of a toy violin.
Compositional Technique
The album features a transformation of J.S. Bach's Cello Suite No. 6 Sarabande, arranged for cello and a romantically tinged string orchestra by Fred Thomas.
