
Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage
Music · Documentary
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Bill Laswell
Bill Laswell
Musician
Bill Laswell
Musician
Nils Petter Molvær
Nils Petter Molvær
Musician
Nils Petter Molvær
Musician
Sultan Khan
Sultan Khan
Musician
Sultan Khan
Musician
Karsh Kale
Karsh Kale
Musician
Karsh Kale
Musician


Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain
Musician
Zakir Hussain
Musician
DJ Disk
DJ Disk
DJ
DJ Disk
DJ
Pharoah Sanders
Pharoah Sanders
Musician
Pharoah Sanders
Musician


Toshinori Kondo
Toshinori Kondo
Musician
Toshinori Kondo
Musician
Hamid Drake
Hamid Drake
Musician
Hamid Drake
Musician
Abegasu Shiota
Abegasu Shiota
Musician
Abegasu Shiota
Musician
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