Hymns of Bantu
Abel Selaocoe follows the acclaimed release of his 2022 debut Where Is Home (Hae ke Kae) with Hymns of Bantu: an album celebrating his South African heritage and tracing his ancestral path that leads into his vast influences, including Western classical repertoire.
Across 12 tracks written for ensembles varying from African percussion to orchestra, solo cello and electric bass, Abel interprets traditional Bantu music alongside compositions by Bach and Marais, highlighting the continuity between musical legacies rather than their differences.
Hymns of Bantu is available now as CD, LP and Digital. Stream / buy the album and join Abel for the album’s live launch at Troxy, London on 26 March 2025 below.
Hymns of Bantu is more than just an album; it's a celebration of human connection, a journey through time and culture. It's a fusion of classical and contemporary African music, a testament to the power of music to transcend boundaries and show us how much of a community we are.
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