A joyful musical journey where tradition and spirituality meet science fiction.
Join Manchester Collective, percussionist extraordinaire Sidiki Dembélé and his band for folksong and storytelling from the Ivory Coast, Mali and Senegal. Along the way, lead violinist Rakhi Singh breathes new life into familiar classical works. You can be sure that rhythm will be your friend here.
Adding her own colours to this vibrant palette is Nwando Ebizie. The composer and multidisciplinary artist creates a brand-new work filtered through her very own Afrofuturist vision and sonic rituals, hurtling us into the future.
Presented in partnership with Liverpool Philharmonic, in association with Africa Oyé