Bill Laswell World Beat Sound System Live at Soundstage (2006)

Throughout three decades Bill Laswell has been a constant innovator fusing seemingly disparate genres into a whole new sound Touching upon everything from worldbeat funk rock hiphop and jazz there are no limits to his experimental approach Among his many talents is his ability to bring together wellmatched singers and players to create a distinct style that defies easy classification His Soundstage episode embodies his unique approach transcending any genre boundaries and delivering an engaging performance From the World Beat of Tabla Beat Science to the jazzy flavors of Pharoah Sanders backed by Material its an exciting mix Other surprises include a rocking Buckethead set that includes a little breakdancing and songs by Praxis The show culminates with an allstar performance funked up by Bootsy Collins