Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage

Synopsis

Throughout three decades, Bill Laswell has been a constant innovator, fusing seemingly disparate genres into a whole new sound. Touching upon everything from worldbeat, funk, rock, hip-hop and jazz, there are no limits to his experimental approach. Among his many talents is his ability to bring together well-matched singers and players to create a distinct style that defies easy classification. His Soundstage episode embodies his unique approach, transcending any genre boundaries and delivering an engaging performance. From the World Beat of Tabla Beat Science, to the jazzy flavors of Pharoah Sanders backed by Material, it’s an exciting mix. Other surprises include a rocking Buckethead set that includes a little breakdancing and songs by Praxis. The show culminates with an all-star performance, funked up by Bootsy Collins.

Cast

Bill Laswell

Musician

Nils Petter Molvær

Musician

Sultan Khan

Musician

Karsh Kale

Musician

Zakir Hussain

Musician

DJ Disk

DJ

Pharoah Sanders

Musician

Toshinori Kondo

Musician

Hamid Drake

Musician

Abegasu Shiota

Musician