Kefaya (band)
International world music band
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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).[1]
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| Origin | Afghanistan, England, Italy, |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Website | www |
History
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
In 2017 and 2020 the band received the Best Newcomer and Best Fusion Awards, respectively, from the Songlines magazine.[6][7]
Discography
- Radio International (2016, Radio International)
- Songs Of Our Mothers as "Kefaya + Elaha Soroor" (2019, Bella Union)
- Our Freedoms Must Be Won as "Kefaya + Elaha Soroor" (2026, Radio International)
