A dynamic combination of ancient Uyghur melodies and African chant and rhythms woven into contemporary compositions that could only have been forged in Australia. The multi-lingual ensemble is a vision of this country’s future musical horizons. Shohrat Tursun is a world-renowned vocalist/musician and Uyghur bard who has travelled the world performing the hidden treasures of his culture. A seventh generation musician, Shohrat’s soaring vocals and agile Dutar playing provides a foundation for the Trio to meld their diverse sound. Yaw Derkyi is a Ghanaian percussionist who brings a sense of the animistic to the collective through his driving tribal rhythms and chants. Richard Petkovic is the trio’s musical director/producer and provides a deftly modern twist by actively inviting the musicians to share their cultures from fresh perspectives.
