Next show: Amsterdam, Thu 29 Oct
An underground classical crossover artist.
South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is a rapidly rising star who is redefining the parameters of the cello. He moves seamlessly across a plethora of genres and styles, from collaborations with world musicians and beatboxers, to concertos and solo performances. Abel combines virtuosic performance with improvisation, singing and body percussion, and is devoted to composing works and curating programmes that highlight the links between Western and non-Western musical traditions, broadening the horizons of classical music to reach a more diverse audience.
Abel Selaocoe plays classical crossover and contemporary classical music, blending Western classical cello with traditional South African music, singing, and body percussion.
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Abel Selaocoe's live performances feature virtuosic cello playing combined with dynamic vocal improvisation, body percussion, and a seamless fusion of Western and non-Western musical traditions.