The Musicians:
Kinobe has developed his approach based on traditional styles from all of Africa, with a focus on the Kora, the Kalimba, percussion and a soulful voice. Michael’s guitar work draws on classical, jazz, psychedelic and spiritual sources. He is a fingerstylist, making extensive use of open tunings.

Kinobe was raised in Uganda, and has been a traveling performer since the age of nine. By the time he was 21 he had travelled to every African country, visiting and learning from musicians from both urban and remote communities. At the age of nine he began touring and performing in Europe, first with his school, then independently. He has visited and studied with the family of Toumani Diabate, played with Ali Farka Toure and performed with Youssou Ndour and Anjelique Kidjo. In 2007 he toured 18 countries with his band Soul Beat Africa, and his music has been used in the recent movie “The Last King of Scotland.” Kinobe’s instrument of choice, the Kora, is a traditional 21-stringed African harp. Kinobe's website is www.kinobemusic.com.

Michael was raised in the remote forests of British Columbia, Canada. For 35 years he chose to play the guitar as a spiritual practice, with no intention of playing professionally. In 2004 his encounter with the indigenous medicine ceremonies of the Amazon triggered a 16 month wave of virtuoso composition and in 2005 he began performing publicly. He has recorded this body of compositions in a two CD set called The Medicine Path, and has developed a new fusion of styles that is being referred to as Acoustic Psychedelic Chill.

He has performed in Canada, Uganda, The United Arab Emirates and France. Michael has played the same acoustic guitar for 35 years. The harmonics and overtones this instrument can now produce, after so many years of resonance, are astounding. Michael's website is www.ladybirdmusic.com.

Gina Salá is a vocalist, performer, workshop facilitator and chant leader with a repertoire spanning 23 languages. She has sung in stages, living rooms and huts throughout much of the world, including at the UN, the US Pentagon and as lead singer for Cirque du Soleil's "O".

She leads regular classes and retreats in Sound and Wellness and mantra and freeing the voice as well as individual voice sessions. You can join her this February for a sound wellness retreat in Mexico, or fall 2011 for a River of Sound Tour in India. More info: www.ginasala.com or www.facebook.com/gina.sala.music info@ginasala.com=

The Performance:
Nomad performs on both small theatre and large stage settings, offering either two 45 minute sets or one 30 – 60 minute session. Their theatre sessions include a short component describing the instruments Kinobe performs with and their cultural context and history.