Workshop Artists
BORTIER OKOE & MARYAM RAHMANI
Bortier, one of South Australia’s most talented multi-instrumentalists in the African music genre, presents an upbeat workshop in Ghanaian drumming, alongside Maryam’s delicate & mesmerising sounds of the Iranian santur, kamancheh and vocals. A show of contrasts and surprises that engages with audiences of all ages.
NORIKO TADANO & KOLEH DAVID
Noriko, a Japanese shamisen player and vocalist, meets Koleh, an indie-pop artist using a traditional instrument from Borneo, the sampe’, alongside beats and loop machines. Together they combine traditional textures with contemporary influences in a cultural and educational feast.
FARHAN SHAH & SATOMI OHNISHI
Farhan, Australia’s foremost Sufi Qawwali singer, celebrates the power of the voice. Collaborating with Satomi, a Japanese percussionist and composer arranger, they explore music in some of the richest cultural contexts. Be prepared to sing and move to the music!
LAZARO NUMA & ZHAO LIANG
Lazaro, a trumpet virtuoso expertly versed in Cuban musical traditions, will introduce audiences to the rhythms and melodies of salsa music. Zhao uses her guzheng, a Chinese harp, to explore culture & nature through music. This workshop brings together these two culturally rich artists to get you dancing.
This program is supported by Arts South Australia.
