55 minutes
7/13/2006
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.
Bill Laswell
as Musician
Nils Petter Molvær
as Musician
Sultan Khan
as Musician
Karsh Kale
as Musician
Zakir Hussain
as Musician
DJ Disk
as DJ
Pharoah Sanders
as Musician
Toshinori Kondo
as Musician
Hamid Drake
as Musician
Abegasu Shiota
as Musician
Foday Musa Suso
as Musician
Aiyb Dieng
as Musician
Buckethead
as Musician
Big D
as Performer
Bryan Mantia
as Musician
Bootsy Collins
as Performer
Phelps 'Catfish' Collins
as Musician
Grandmaster DXT
as Performer
Salim Merchant
Pete Cosey