Kefaya are an international world music London-based ensemble consisting of italian guitarist Giuliano Modarelli, british keyboardist Al MacSween, afghan-hazara singer Elaha Soroor and british drummer Joost Hendrickx. Other regular members of the live show include: Camilo Tirado (live electronics), Domenico Angarano (bass), Gurdain Rayatt (tabla), Deepa Nair Rasiya (vocals), Cormac Byrne (percussion).[1]

Kefaya
Background information
OriginAfghanistan, England, Italy,
Genres
Years active2012–present
Labels
Members
Websitewww.kefaya-music.com

History

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The band was formed in 2012 by Giuliano Modarelli and Al MacSween and released its first album, Radio International on 14 October 2016.[2]

In 2019, Afghan-Hazara singer Elaha Soroor joined the band for the second album called Songs Of Our Mothers released by Bella Union label on 27 September.[3][4][5]

Recognitions

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In 2017 and 2020 the band received the Best Newcomer and Best Fusion Awards, respectively, from the Songlines magazine.[6][7]

Discography

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  • Radio International (2016, Radio International)
  • Songs Of Our Mothers as "Kefaya + Elaha Soroor" (2019, Bella Union)

References

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  1. ^ "Kefaya+Elaha Soroor". bellaunion.com. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Kefaya: About". kefaya-music.com. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Kefaya&Elaha Soroor". tromsoworld.com. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Kefaya+Elaha Soroor: Songs Of Our Mothers". ft.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Kefaya and Elaha Soroor in session with Lopa Kothari". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Kefaya+Elaha Soroor". songlines.co.uk. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Kefaya and Elaha Soroor". richmix.org.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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