Ben Avison's Wild Wisdom and Seby Ntege

Two distinctive musical worlds meet as Ben Avison's Wild Wisdom returns to Settle, joined by charismatic Ugandan singer and multi-instrumentalist Seby Ntege.Led by singer-songwriters Ben and his father Jon Avison, Wild Wisdom combines folk and acoustic music with poetry, storytelling and projected artwork. Their album Wild Wisdom: Songs of the Green Trails celebrates the natural world through an immersive multimedia performance.Seby Ntege brings an uplifting fusion of Ugandan musical traditions and contemporary Afro-fusion. A master of traditional instruments including the akogo thumb piano and adungu harp, he combines virtuoso musicianship with infectious rhythms. His acclaimed album Five Notes led to appearances at WOMAD and Latitude festivals and a UK tour supported by Arts Council England.This special double bill brings together two artists whose musical paths emerge from different landscapes and traditions, yet share a deep connection to place, heritage and storytelling. Expect a vibrant crossing of folk-inspired songwriting, African rhythms and visual art.Praise for Wild Wisdom
"A unique album with its compass set to the true north of the heart."Mike Davies, Folking.com
"A gift of love."Mike HardingPraise for Seby Ntege
"A phenomenal and versatile vocalist."A World in London, Resonance FM
"A colourful, upbeat African party."Rhythm Passport, reviewing WOMAD