Abel Selaocoe – Four Spirits [CD]

Following on the acclaimed ‘Where is Home’ and ‘Hymns of Bantu’, two genre-defying albums, ‘Four Spirits’ is also drawn from Abel’s South African roots and seeks to create a communal experience with the audience through cello concerto, percussion, singing & improvisation. His first solo cello concerto and, formally speaking, a concerto cast in four movements – each movement takes an essential aspect of township life: ancestors, children, faith and community. Selaocoe positions himself as chief storyteller, combining cello improvising with lyrics in the Southern Sotho and Zulu languages.

Tracklist:

1. Four Spirits: I. Masebego (Arr. Woodgates) [Live]
2. Four Spirits: II. Bana (Arr. Woodgates) [Live]
3. Four Spirits: III. Tshepo (Arr. Woodgates) [Live]
4. Four Spirits: IV. (A) Simunye. Uthando (Arr. Woodgates) [Live]
5. Four Spirits: IV. (B) Simunye. Malibongwe (Arr. Woodgates) [Live]
6. Tsohle Tsohle (Live)

UPC: 5021732778604
Label: Warner Classics
Release Date: 10.17.25
Format: CD