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Sheku Kanneh-Mason's 'Song' gets feature and heavy rotation on 90.9Classical - Cincinnati Public Radio: WGUC

90.9Classical Cincinnati Public Radio - WGUC - John Clare writes….We have an awesome new recording from Sheku Kanen Mason, Song. The new album from cellist Sheku-Kanneh Mason features music from across the entire spectrum of classical, folk, jazz and pop – all personally curated by Sheku. The eclectic mix of styles are tied together by one thing – the unique singing voice of Sheku’s cello.

Monday 10/3 Igor Stravinsky: Chanson russe Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello; Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano ‘Song’ Decca Classics

Tuesday 10/4: Sheku Kanneh-Mason/Zak Abel: Same Boat Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello; Zak Abel, vocals ‘Song’ Decca Classics

Wednesday 10/5: Ludwig van Beethoven: 12 Variations on Mozart’s A maiden or a wife Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello; Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano ‘Song’ Decca Classics

Thursday 10/6: Traditional: Star of the County Down Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello ‘Song’ Decca Classics

Friday 10/7: Olivier Messiaen: Praise to the Eternity of Jesus from Quartet for the End of Time Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello; James Baillieu, piano ‘Song’ Decca Classics

Sheku Kanneh-Mason became a household name in 2018 after performing at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle. His performance was greeted with universal excitement and was seen by nearly two billion people globally.

Sheku initially garnered renown as the winner of the 2016 BBC Young Musician Competition, the first black musician to take the title. He has released two chart-topping albums on the Decca Classics label, Inspiration (2018) and Elgar (2020). The latter reached #8 in the overall UK official album chart, making Sheku the first cellist in history to reach the UK top 10.

“A world sensation” –The Guardian

“Fabulously gifted” –The Times

“Cello Rockstar” –Esquire