Senegalese percussionist and Art Ensemble of Chicago member Dudù Kouate is renowned for his virtuosic command of over 200 instruments—many crafted from recycled materials—and his deep exploration of traditional sounds and elemental rhythms. In this unique collaboration, he joins forces with Berlin-based cellist and composer Julia Biłat, whose expressive style bridges classical, jazz, and free improvisation, transforming the cello into a vehicle for voice, movement, and sound. Together, Dudù and Julia create a boundary-pushing performance that merges African roots and contemporary experimentation, inviting audiences on an immersive sensory journey.
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