Our Sound

Workshop Artists

BORTIER OKOE

Bortier, one of South Australia’s most talented multi-instrumentalists in the African music genre, sings messages of peace, anti-poverty, connections, resilience, and tolerance – communicating across boundaries and countries. His unifying lyrics convey strong messages for humanity while his dynamic live performances are exhilarating, delivered with power, grace and a sense of humour. Bortier’s music is unique and irresistible – making a significant contribution and progression to World Music.

MARYAM RAHMANI

Maryam Rahmani is an Iranian born Santur player based in Adelaide. At 12, she started playing this delicate hammered dulcimer of up to 104 strings which dates back to 699 BCE. Rahmani’s sound blends contemporary Western influences with the traditional music of her homeland.

NORIKO TADANO

Noriko is a Japanese tsugaru shamisen performer, composer and vocalist. Noriko is both a solo artist and collaborator, and is known for crossover performances combining traditional and modern music, with renowned contemporary musicians as well as traditional Japanese artists.

SATOMI OHNISHI

Satomi is a Japanese drummer percussionist who studied with renowned Japanese Jazz drummer Takeshi Inomata. Besides being a drummer playing various Japanese and Chinese instruments, she is a composer for her ensembles and others, as well as an ensemble director at various high schools.

This program is supported by Create SA.