Track by Track: Abel Selaocoe on Where is Home

Apple Music Classical

Track by Track is a dynamic way for an artist to guide you through one of their albums. Exclusive audio commentary features personal insights and invaluable context, bringing you closer than ever to the music. In his sensational debut album from 2022 Where is Home, cellist Abel Selaocoe explores ideas of belonging with high-octane improvisations in praise of Africa, of family and friends, alongside spellbinding performances of music by J.S. Bach and Giovanni Platti. “Home is a space that empowers you, nurtures you and also challenges you,” Selaocoe tells Apple Music Classical. The album also draws from the deep well of the cellist and singer’s South African culture, embracing everything from liturgical hymns to the eternal songs of distant ancestors. Come on an immersive audio journey with Selaocoe in this exclusive Track by Track.

Abel Selaocoe on Ibuyile I'Africa / Africa is Back

1:54

Ibuyile I'Africa / Africa is Back

Simran Singh, Alice Zawadzki, Max Baillie, Abel Selaocoe, Thandanani Gumede, Cherise Adams-Burnett, Yo-Yo Ma, Fred Thomas, Colin Alexander

6:15

Abel Selaocoe on Dipolelo / Recite

0:22

Dipolelo / Recite

0:45

Abel Selaocoe on Zawose (for Hukwe Zawose)

0:43

Zawose (for Hukwe Zawose)

Alice Zawadzki, Thandanani Gumede, Cherise Adams-Burnett, Abel Selaocoe, Sidiki Dembele, Max Baillie, Alan Keary, Simran Singh, Fred Thomas, Mamadou Sarr, Colin Alexander

5:03

Abel Selaocoe on Platti's Cello Sonata No. 7

1:27

I. Adagio

Kadialy Kouyate, Elizabeth Kenny, Abel Selaocoe, Fred Thomas

3:32

II. Allegro

Kadialy Kouyate, Abel Selaocoe, Fred Thomas, Elizabeth Kenny

2:19

III. Largho

Elizabeth Kenny, Abel Selaocoe

2:57

IV. Presto

Abel Selaocoe, Kadialy Kouyate, Elizabeth Kenny, Fred Thomas

1:28

Abel Selaocoe on Qhawe / Hero

0:59

Qhawe / Hero

Simran Singh, Ruth Gibson, Rakhi Singh, Alan Keary, Abel Selaocoe, Sidiki Dembele

5:45

Abel Selaocoe on Hlokomela / Take Care

0:54

Hlokomela / Take care

Alice Zawadzki, Abel Selaocoe, Alan Keary, Sidiki Dembele, Fred Thomas

4:34

Abel Selaocoe on Lerato / Love

0:55

Lerato / Love

Abel Selaocoe, Sidiki Dembele, Alan Keary, Fred Thomas, Max Baillie, Mamadou Sarr, Colin Alexander

4:21

Abel Selaocoe on Seipone / Mirror

0:36

Seipone / Mirror

3:22

Abel Selaocoe on the Sarabande from Bach's Cello Suite No. 3

0:50

IV. Sarabande

3:10

Abel Selaocoe on Invocation

0:31

Invocation

Fred Thomas, Rakhi Singh, Mamadou Sarr, Abel Selaocoe, Sidiki Dembele, Simran Singh, Ruth Gibson, Alan Keary

0:46

Abel Selaocoe on Ka Bohaleng / On the Sharp Side

0:42

Ka Bohaleng / On the Sharp Side

Sidiki Dembele, Abel Selaocoe, Fred Thomas, Rakhi Singh, Simran Singh, Ruth Gibson, Alice Zawadzki, Mamadou Sarr, Alan Keary

3:59

Abel Selaocoe on the Sarabande from Bach's Cello Suite No. 5

1:02

IV. Sarabande

1:54

Abel Selaocoe on Ancestral Affirmations

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Ancestral Affirmations

Abel Selaocoe, Fred Thomas, The Selaocoe Family

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