Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage 18 years old

Throughout three decades, Bill Laswell has been a constant innovator, fusing seemingly disparate genres into a whole new sound. Touching upon everything from worldbeat, funk, rock, hip-hop and jazz, there are no limits to his experimental approach. Among his many talents is his ability to bring together well-matched singers and players to create a distinct style that defies easy classification. His Soundstage episode embodies his unique approach, transcending any genre boundaries and delivering an engaging performance. From the World Beat of Tabla Beat Science, to the jazzy flavors of Pharoah Sanders backed by Material, it’s an exciting mix. Other surprises include a rocking Buckethead set that includes a little breakdancing and songs by Praxis. The show culminates with an all-star performance, funked up by Bootsy Collins.

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Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage Cast

Name Character
Zakir Hussain He was 108, 122 years old when he died as Musician
DJ Disk He was 34, now 53 years old as DJ
Salim Merchant He was 31, now 50 years old
Bootsy Collins He was 53, now 72 years old as Performer
Karsh Kale He was 31, now 50 years old as Musician
Bryan "the brain" Mantia He was 42, now 61 years old as Musician

Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage Crew

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Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage (18 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, May 04, 2005
  • Runtime: 55 minutes