Sirocco: Ka Bohaleng | Abel Selaocoe with Manchester Collective & Chesaba

Genre-defying cellist Abel Selaocoe is joined by his band Chesaba and the Manchester Collective string players in this electrifying take on a traditional South African song. Its title, ‘Ka Bohaleng’ (On The Sharp Side) references a common saying that “a woman holds a knife on the sharp end”. The song is a dedication to all mothers, and the women who take care of us through times of hardship.

Filmed as part of the Sirocco tour at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester in October 2019.

Manchester Collective feat. Chesaba

Cello - Abel Selaocoe
Percussion - Sidiki Dembele
Violin - Rakhi Singh
Violin - Simmy Singh
Viola - Ruth Gibson
Electric Bass - Alan Keary

Watch the full concert:    • Sirocco feat. Abel Selaocoe | Isolati...  

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