The Three Seas at The Jazzlab

“A musical marriage that sent the room into ecstasy” (5 Stars) – Oz Asia Festival

“Soaring Baul vocals and majestic sounds from North Indian traditions are combined with Bengali beats, and the deep groove of the baritone saxophone in an energetic, uplifting “Bermuda Triangle of electro-dub, funk and Hindustani music” – Songlines magazine, 2022.

An international, intercultural ensemble, The Three Seas combines contemporary Australian jazz with West Bengali and Nepalese folk music. Soaring Baul vocals, a menagerie of traditional stringed instruments, Himalayan mystique and West Bengali beats are juxtaposed against the deep groove of the baritone saxophone to create energetic, uplifting musical alchemy that radiates joy onstage....

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“A musical marriage that sent the room into ecstasy” (5 Stars) – Oz Asia Festival

“Soaring Baul vocals and majestic sounds from North Indian traditions are combined with Bengali beats, and the deep groove of the baritone saxophone in an energetic, uplifting “Bermuda Triangle of electro-dub, funk and Hindustani music” – Songlines magazine, 2022.

An international, intercultural ensemble, The Three Seas combines contemporary Australian jazz with West Bengali and Nepalese folk music. Soaring Baul vocals, a menagerie of traditional stringed instruments, Himalayan mystique and West Bengali beats are juxtaposed against the deep groove of the baritone saxophone to create energetic, uplifting musical alchemy that radiates joy onstage.

Led by celebrated Australian saxophonist Matt Keegan, and featuring prodigious Baul singer Raju Das, the remarkable bandmates were drawn together by mutual respect for their distinct and diverse cultural origins and shared passion for creating songs that resonate universally. A collaborative project ten years in the making has released three albums to critical acclaim, touring regularly in Australia and India.

Recent performances include the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Indian Museum Kolkata, The Art Gallery of New South Wales, Kochi-Muzuris Biennale, Parramasala Festival, Royal Mumbai Opera House, and Oz Asia Festival.

This performance is presented by SIMA with the support of Playing Australia and Create NSW.

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