Gig Description

Global Roots Ensemble creates original world music inspired by modal jazz, Indian ragas, Delta blues, and melodic folk. Listeners join an immersive journey of enchanting melodies, spontaneous improvisation, and memorable narratives. A tapestry of songs and stories that will spark the imagination and dissolve boundaries between genres, cultures, and people. Join us after the show for a Q&A/Meet & Greet with the musicians at 5:30 PM.

Elden Kelly – fretted and fretless guitars, arranger
Sheela Bringi – bansuri (Indian bamboo flute), harp, harmonium, voice
John Gunther – saxophones and woodwinds
Bill McCrossen – acoustic and electric bass; West African Kamalay N’goni
Bobby Bringi – composer, percussion, storyteller