World Music Cafe: Dragon Odyssey and Axel Sautron & Salama

A spectacular dinner & show concert featuring new Australian-Chinese supergroup Dragon Odyssey, plus touring Reunionese Maloya musician, Axel Sautron, performing with members of Salama.

Dragon Odyssey is an exciting new world music ensemble that blends the rich tapestry of traditional Chinese instruments including pipa, yang qin, gu zheng, erhu, with a slick Western rhythm section. The seven-piece band perform a complex and dynamic East-West fusion that transcends cultural boundaries and creates a spectacular sonic experience.

Axel Sautron from Reunion Island grew up surrounded by the captivating beats of Maloya. He studied at the Reunionese Conservatoire under Maloya expert François Baptisto, mastering traditional percussion instruments like the roulèr, piker, sati, kayamb, and bobre. Now, a highly respected figure in Maloya music and culture, Axel is touring to WA, performing with local Reunionese group Salama to share the vibrant culture of Reunion Island.

Starting in May, the World Music Café experience is enhanced by a delicious new South American menu created by Venezuelan caterer, Tamara Rodriguez.

“We have a fantastic team of people from all over the world all working together to present these amazing events, plus an incredible line-up of musical talent sharing the creative diversity of our Australian culture.” said World Music Café Producer and Kaleidoscope Multicultural Arts Managment Director, Jon Cope.