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The Cultural Frontline: Reviving live music: South African cellist Abel Selaocoe

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Reviving live music: South African cellist Abel Selaocoe

31/07/2021 GMT

BBC World Service - The Cultural Frontline, Reviving live music: South African cellist Abel Selaocoe

Cellist Abel Selaocoe talks about his upcoming Proms concert, Africa Meets Europe

Cellist and singer Abel Selaocoe talks about his upcoming Proms concert, Africa Meets Europe

As pandemic restrictions ease in different countries, musicians from across the world discuss how performing live gives them a special connection with audiences.

Cellist and singer Abel Selaocoe talks about his Proms concert, called Africa Meets Europe, coming up in London in August – and how he first got involved in music as a boy in Sebokeng, South Africa. 

Egyptian-Australian oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros shares how he’s tried to maintain contact with his fans despite lockdown. His latest album is called Hope In An Empty City.

Sudanese jazz musician and radio presenter Islam Elbeiti tells how being a female bass player appearing on stage can be challenging in a conservative society.

And Israeli musician Kutiman shares three lessons he’s learned about reinventing his art in isolation. His single, Guruji, is out in August.


Presenter: Chi Chi Izundu

Producers: Paul Waters, Kirsty McQuire & Olivia Skinner

(Photo: Abel Selaocoe. Credit: Mlungisi Mlungwana)

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