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World Music of the Kalahari
Alistair Andrews, Bongani Sothsononga, Nelson Malela, Ivan Bell, Paul Du Preez.
Throughout the ages musical innovation and growth is frequently the result of ongoing fusion of diverse musical elements.
The Kalahari is home to the Khoisan (Bushmen,) widely considered as the oldest surviving culture. Humanity spread globally from the Kalahari, our forebearers taking the first music with them to all parts of the world.
Kalahari Connection brings together elements of African, Indian, Chinese, Jazz, Rock and Classical Music on instruments such as Tabla, Chinese Bamboo Flute, Concert Flute, African Bows, Flutes, Percussion and Marimba, Bass Ukulele, Drums, Saxophone, African and Latin Percussion. Each band member shares a deep & long standing connection with the music scene globally, a fact that speaks for itself.