Global Roots Ensemble

Global Roots Ensemble creates original world music at the intersection of modal jazz, Indian ragas, swampy Delta blues and melodic folk. Dissolving barriers among genres and listeners, Global Roots Ensemble’s storytelling concerts energize audiences, sparking imagination and joy.

Bobby Bringi, Composer, Storyteller, Percussionist

Elden Kelly, Guitar

Sheela Bringi, Bamboo flute, harp, harmonium, voice

John Gunther, Saxophones and Woodwinds

Bill McCrossen, Upright and electric bass, kamely n’goni