Abel Selaocoe
Bio
Born in 1992 in Sebokeng, Johannesburg, Abel began learning cello in Soweto before earning scholarships to St John’s College and later the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. His BBC Proms debut in 2021 catapulted him onto the global stage.
Signed to Warner Classics, Abel fuses cello with vocals, improvisation, and African rhythms. His album Hymns of Bantu (2025) highlights his storytelling approach. Known for his electrifying live performances, he speaks and sings in English and Sesotho, bridging cultures through music.
Musique
Abel Selaocoe
Improvisation at BBC Proms
03:11
Abel Selaocoe
Shaka - Sidiki Dembele
06:42
Abel Selaocoe
Cadenza Tim Garland Concerto (1)
02:55
Abel Selaocoe
Double Concerto for Saxophone and Cello by Tim Garland
24:43
Abel Selaocoe
Bach Cello Suite No.4 Sarabande
02:21
Vidéos
Full Four Spirits concerto now on my YouTube!
Abel Selaocoe, Bernhard Schimpelsberger, and Aurora Orchestra perform Four Spirits - full concerto
Four Spirits has arrived �❤️
Four Spirits out now!
Four Spirits, coming soon!
Tsohle Tsohle (Live) out now!
What will I be up to at Glastonbury?
Not long until Glastonbury! A wonderful celebration of music and people coming together - let's go �
What is your favourite moment with Hymns of Bantu?
Emmanuele LIVE at KOKO
Abel Selaocoe & Bantu Ensemble 'Emmanuele' LIVE at KOKO
Hymns of Bantu lives on in the most beautiful ways ❤️
Reflections on Hymns of Bantu - A Studio Kebalai film
Some midnight music for you �
Les Voix Humaines / Tsohle Tsohle LIVE at KOKO
Abel Selaocoe & Bantu Ensemble 'Les Voix Humaines / Tsohle Tsohle' LIVE at KOKO
Dinaka @NewSoundsMusic
Tsohle Tsohle - everything is everything �️
Tsohle Tsohle / Les Voix Humaines @NewSoundsMusic
Tsohle Tsohle LIVE at Troxy!
Another clip from rehearsals for Troxy, London ✨
Getting ready for Hymns of Bantu live at Troxy TONIGHT!
Everything is everything. ✨
Have you watched Takamba yet? Full video on @WarnerClassics channel �
Takamba! Out now
Tiny Desk out now! ✨
Have you listened to Hymns of Bantu yet? �️
Tsohle Tsohle - Hymns of Bantu out now!
Tshepo �️
Let’s talk about Igiul… �
A moment of calm �️
Igiul out now ✨
A short clip of Emmanuele live at KOKO to bring you into the new year ❤️
Bach speaks of singing in a different way ✨
A short clip from my video for Bach's Sarabande
Bach's Sarabande
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Emmanuele is a groovy, heartfelt tribute - enjoy ✨ #cello #newmusic #shorts
From a living room to a concert hall near you!
A moment from my gig at KOKO this time last year #livemusic #cello #kokocamden
Africa is Back! (Ibuyile l'Africa) live from KOKO #livemusic #shorts ❤️�
Qhawe / Hero Live at KOKO
Emmanuele out now!
Abel Selaocoe African Voices change makers CNN
Ka Bohaleng by Abel Selaocoe
Vukani Bo! by Abel Selaocoe
Serious Live Stream Sessions Abel Selaocoe, Hae ke Kae/Where is Home?
Lamentatio - Abel Selaocoe
Adagio and Allegro - R.Schumann
Abel Selaocoe on Carte Blanche
Abel Selaocoe
Boccherini Cello Sonata no.6 A major
Debussy Cello Sonata 1st movement
South Africa
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