Kefaya (band) explained

Kefaya
Origin:	Afghanistan, England, Italy,
Years Active:	2012–present
Current Members:	Giuliano Modarelli Al MacSween Elaha Soroor Joost Hendrickx

Kefaya are an international world music London-based ensemble consisting of italian guitarist Giuliano Modarelli, british keyboardist Al MacSween, afghan-hazara singer Elaha Soroor and british drummer Joost Hendrickx. Other regular members of the live show include: Camilo Tirado (live electronics), Domenico Angarano (bass), Gurdain Rayatt (tabla), Deepa Nair Rasiya (vocals), Cormac Byrne (percussion).^[1]

History

The band was formed in 2012 by Giuliano Modarelli and Al MacSween and released its first album, Radio International on 14 October 2016.^[2]

In 2019, Afghan-Hazara singer Elaha Soroor joined the band for the second album called Songs Of Our Mothers released by Bella Union label on 27 September.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Recognitions

In 2017 and 2020 the band received the Best Newcomer and Best Fusion Awards, respectively, from the Songlines magazine.^{[6] [7]}

Discography

• Radio International (2016, Radio International)
• Songs Of Our Mothers as "Kefaya + Elaha Soroor" (2019, Bella Union)

External links

• Kefaya on Allmusic
• Kefaya on Discogs

Notes and References

1. Web site: en. Kefaya+Elaha Soroor. bellaunion.com. 31 December 2023.
2. Web site: en. Kefaya: About. kefaya-music.com. 31 December 2023.
3. Web site: en. Kefaya&Elaha Soroor. tromsoworld.com. 31 December 2023.
4. Web site: en. Kefaya+Elaha Soroor: Songs Of Our Mothers. ft.com. 1 January 2024.
5. Web site: en. Kefaya and Elaha Soroor in session with Lopa Kothari. bbc.co.uk. 1 January 2024.
6. Web site: en. Kefaya+Elaha Soroor. songlines.co.uk. 31 December 2023.
7. Web site: en. Kefaya and Elaha Soroor. richmix.org.uk. 3 January 2024.