Temesgen Zeleke is a leading exponent of the Ethiopian krar lyre. Born in Addis Ababa, where he studied under Ethiojazz bandleader Mulatu Astake, he now leads the London-based group Krar Collective, who have toured internationally and collaborated with Damon Albarn’s Africa Express project.

Sam is a folksinger, song collector, activist, nature conservationist, guide, and presenter. With three critically acclaimed albums - his debut receiving a Mercury Music Prize nomination - he works holistically in challenging the sound and purpose of our indigenous music in the 21st Century.