Shaolin Afronauts to play Sessions
One of the country’s most dynamic afro-beat/ethio jazz outfits the Shaolin Afronauts are set to play the Adelaide Festival Centre’s live music hub ‘Sessions’ on Saturday 26 January, 2013.
Shaolin Afronauts, led by composer/bassist Ross McHenry, have a gained a well deserved reputation as a truly exciting live act. With a colourful and vibrant visual element to their shows, including flowing robes and a tribe of 13 phenomenal musicians, their performances are both spirited and original.
The group gained international recognition in 2011 with the release of their ARIA nominated debut album Flight of the Ancients. The record was lauded as a truly original blend of the sounds of 1970’s West Africa, Ethiopia and the pioneering avant-garde jazz artists of the same period.
In 2012, the Shaolin Afronauts continued their musical journey with their follow up album ‘Quest Under Capricorn’ . The sophomore record marked a development and progression of the Shaolin Afronauts sound, evoking the spirit of the mighty Sun Ra, Mulatu Astatke, Fela Kuti, John Coltrane and a host of other free thinking musical pioneers and explorers.
This January, Adelaide audiences will have the opportunity to experience the exciting and dynamic sound of the Shaolin Afronauts in action.
Saturday 26 January, 9.30pm
Sessions Live in the Space Theatre
Adelaide Festival Centre
Tickets through BASS // http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/shaolin-afronauts-sessions.aspx
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