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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).

History

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

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.

Recognitions

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

Discography

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

References

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.

External links

• Kefaya on Allmusic
• Kefaya on Discogs

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