Musicians from Africa and Asia are joining forces for the Heatwave 2005 tour, which brings summery vibes from Senegal to Sumatra via Madagascar to Morecambe on November 18.
Onstage at the Platform show will be Malagasy valiha master, Justin Vali, world renowned Senegalese Kora maestro Seckou Keita, and rising Batak stars Marsada from Sumatra in Indonesia.
Justin Vali is a virtuoso of Madagascar's national instrument, a bamboo tube zither called the valiha, and plays a repertoire of classical, traditional and modern tunes.
He has become an ambassador for Malagasy music, which reflects African rhythms with refined Asian melodies.
Seckou Keita is one of the very few players of the kora - a West African harp-lute - able to get people out of their chairs and up on their feet.
A multi talented Senegalese artist, Keita has toured the world, as a solo performer or as a member of various bands, including UK-based Baka Beyond.
Marsada draw inspiration for their music from their surroundings - the ropical island of Samosir in Lake Toba, on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
Their music - a contemporary mix of instrumental, ceremonial and Batak folk - combines traditional Batak instruments with acoustic guitar.
Heatwave 2005 is at the Platform in Morecambe on Friday, November 18. Tickets cost £9 adults, £8 concessions from the Box Office on 01524 582803.
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