* BAKA BEYOND Family Matinee Show *

ALL AGES WELCOME

DOORS - 2pm

BAKA BEYOND 1st Set - 2:30pm - 3.15pm - 

Interval 15 minutes

BAKA BEYOND 2nd Set - 3:30pm - 4.15pm

For over 30 years, Baka Beyond has blended African and Celtic music into an electrifying mix that's got everyone dancing!

Their music isn't just about beats; it's about bridging cultures and spreading joy!

"If there has to be a definition of world music, this is it!" - Andy Kershaw

"Keeping still is only an option for the dead, or those too mesmerised by the sheer joy of it all" - Metro

Inspired by the Baka Pygmies of Cameroon, Baka Beyond doesn't just play their music – they live it. Martin Cradick and Su Hart, the brains behind the band, were so moved by the Baka's spirit during their first visit to the Cameroon rainforest that they knew they had to share it with the world.

Their album "Spirit of the Forest" catapulted them to global fame, but they've stayed true to their roots. To ensure the Baka people benefit from their music, they set up the charity "Global Music Exchange" and still visit the same Baka extended family every year to ensure that they continue to benefit.

From humble beginnings to a multicultural phenomenon, Baka Beyond's stage shows are a testament to the power of music to unite us all. With band members hailing from across the globe, each bringing their own unique flair, Baka Beyond honours the Baka philosophy: "everyone is to be listened to."

The current touring unit brings the Spirit of the Forest to Totnes. Martin Cradick (guitar), Su Hart (vocals) have both spent time living and playing music with the Baka Pygmies in their rainforest home. Ayodele Scott (percussion) brings the rhythms and colour of his native Sierra Leone into the mix, while all these elements are grounded by the solid Congolese grooves of Kibisingo (bass) who toured with Kanda Bongo Man for many years. The lineup is completed by Irishman David Farrel (drums) and fiddle prodigy, Ben Weedon bringing a Celtic flair.

Join the celebration and let the music take you on a journey around the world!