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South African cellist, singer and composer Abel Selaocoe explores the infinite bounds of the cello, looking at how the instrument can speak with itself on many different levels.

In this episode, Abel explains how the cello is an instrument of introspection and conversation, speaking in a variety of ways and expressing many different thoughts at the same time. From Bach to the Ugandan endingidi, Abel finds the common elements in the cello's story around the globe – rhythm, melody and basslines. With some incredible improvisations, Abel demonstrates how he creates so many fascinating sounds on the instrument, and moves from the bushmen of the Kalahari to Celtic folk music to end with some high energy cello funk.