Their music offered a sonic palette more prismatic than their understated setup would suggest, spurred on by the duo’s obvious musical affinity.'
James Cardie - Now Then Magazine October 2021
Balo are Sheffield based harpist Manon McCoy and drummer Will Shaw.
The duo create expansive works for harp, drums and live electronics. Their sound is a dynamic balance of driving rhythmic phrasing, ambient textures, intricate prepared techniques and experimental electronic layers.
Their recent work has developed into site-specific live-sound installations in collaboration in with live-sound engineer Emma Lambert. The have peformed extensively across the north at venues such as Jazz at the Lescar, Theatre Deli, 1853 studios and festival including Lancaster Jazz Festival and Newcastle festival of Jazz and Improvised music. Balo are artists in residence at Theatre Deli Sheffield 2023.
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' Their music offered a sonic palette more prismatic than their understated setup would suggest, spurred on by the duo’s obvious musical affinity.'
James Cardie - Now Then Magazine October 2021
'Their music is thoughtful, atmospheric, delicately balanced and interactive, mixing improvisation and composition with an approach and instrumentation that’s original, beautiful and evocative'
Jez Matthews, Director of Jazz at the Lescar
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Lancaster Jazz Festival Micro Commission 2022
Composed by Manon McCoy