Fuse

Wednesdays 6.30 – 8pm

World fusion beats and vibes. Presented by Stuart Vandegraaf

Stuart Vandegraaff is a band leader, session musician, performer and composer. Having completed a Jazz Degree at Adelaide University in 1996, Stuart’s musical journey has led him to perform and study in countries including Turkey, Egypt, Israel, the UK, and the USA. A world music specialist, Stuart recently wrote a chapter on Middle Eastern music in Australia for the first book to be written about the world music scene in Australia, to be released soon through UNSW press. As co-director of Masha’s Legacy, Stuart is thrilled to be collaborating with top musicians from Sydney’s Middle-Eastern community and is humbled by the opportunity to bring their music to a wider audience. The show also features Oriental dancer Nancy Nesnas and contemporary dancer Hilary Cinis.