Credits:

Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Description:

The Beautiful Melody of the Cello, Discovered Beyond GenresSong is an album conceived by British cellist Shek Kan-Mason around the theme of song, transcending genre boundaries. From simple folk songs to classical works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Stravinsky, jazz standards, and original pop songs composed by Shek himself, the album highlights the cellos beautiful singing voice. Sheks versatile cello tone, which masterfully navigates a wide range of styles, speaks to the fact that he is a musician who draws inspiration from various genres.On this album, Shek not only performs solo but also collaborates with family and friends, showcasing his talents as a composer and arranger. On Cry Me a Riverfamous for Ella Fitzgeralds recordinghe performs an improvised duet with his friend, jazz pianist Harry Baker. The album also features the original pop song Same Boat, co-written with his close fr