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Sounds Across Oceans acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which our events stand on, the Turrbal and Jagera peoples of Meanjin, and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waterways.
Premiering at the Brisbane Festival
Immerse yourself in a powerful expression of cultural harmony as JADE Ensemble premieres their ground-breaking work, 響和 Kyo-Wa, Harmonic Resonance. The intimate concert set in the Powerhouse’s Underground Theatre will feature the combined artistry of Indigenous didgeridoo artist and musician David Williams, Japanese koto master Takako Haggarty, Nepalese tabla virtuoso Dheeraj Shrestha and guitarist/composer Anthony Garcia.
Through an immersive creative residency supported by Creative Australia the artists have improvised, experimented, composed and explored new transcendent sound possibilities blending ancient and contemporary musical traditions and processes. Kyo-Wa represents how the iterative process of musical communication and conversation can harmonise to generate new cultural frequencies and representations.
Brisbane Festival 2025
The Brisbane Festival premiere in September will be a powerful display of intercultural collaboration in today’s complex, contemporary society. The event is not only a showcase of JADE’s musical talents but also a testament to the potential for music to unite people across cultural divides.
About JADE Ensemble
Established in 2019, JADE Ensemble’s musical trajectory transcends stereotypical notions of world music. From ethereal mindful soundscapes and delicate arrangements of traditional folk themes to driving electric funk-style pulsations, the groups open creative process generates a musical style that defies categorisation.