Radio International is the highly anticipated debut album from music collective Kefaya, led by UK-based musicians and producers Giuliano Modarelli and Al MacSween
Kefaya’s debut album was recorded during travels and collaborations with musicians across India, Palestine, Spain, Italy & the UK, transcending musical and geographical boundaries to demonstrate the universality of beauty.
Themes such as internationalism, freedom of movement, immigration and struggle are reinforced by the concept of the album as an 'international radio station', where radio samples weave together the musical and political intentions behind the album. Tuned-in to the struggle for equality and liberation, Radio International broadcasts stories of migration, tales of musical encounter & sounds of resistance.
After tours across India, Italy and the UK, Kefaya are gaining a reputation for their virtuosic and mesmerising live performances. Their shows are a unique synthesis of musical styles, exploring the universal connections that allow artists around the world to develop a collective voice, whilst still paying homage to their distinct traditions and identities.
Kefaya are a band that truly escape musical definition. An eclectic group of immigrants, travellers and international artists, Kefaya seek to find the common ground between folk traditions of the world with a cutting-edge sound rooted firmly in the 21st century.
Giuliano Modarelli (guitar), Al MacSween (keyboard), Joost Hendrickx (drums), Domenico Angarano (bass), Elaha Soroor (vocal), Camilo Tirado (live productions), Deepa Nair Rassiya (vocal), Gurdain Rayat (tabla)
Supporting: Kadialy Kouyaté showcases his fleet-fingered skills on this mesmerizing instrument, complementing it with his hauntingly, darkly beautiful voice’ - Time Out.
'...one of the hottest acts on this summer's festival circuit - even though their first album is not due until October.' Financial Times
'...an incredible new album...absolutely love it.' Mary Anne Hobbs, 6 Music
Web: www.kefaya.co.uk
Twitter: @kefayamusic
Facebook: /kefayamusic
Suitable for all ages
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