Manchester Collective and Abel Selaocoe: Sirocco
Known for their experimental programming and daring collaborations across genres and artforms, Manchester Collective is a new kind of arts organization, built for a fresh and diverse musical world. Making their Longwood debut, the Manchester Collective string quartet, South African cellist Abel Selaocoe, and Sidiki Dembele and Alan Keary of Selaocoe’s African-music trio Chesaba present Sirocco, a show of pure joy and energy. Guest-directed and narrated by Selaocoe, Sirocco celebrates the warmth and diversity of cultural traditions from around the world, from original African music to gorgeous Danish folk songs
