Muco

Muco is a singer, composer, writer, and improviser of British-Burundian heritage, whose work is inspired by a love of language and storytelling. Through his reworkings of medieval folk songs in Middle and Old English, Muco has garnered millions of viewers online with his unique interpretations. In these performances, he draws on a concept of ‘creative troubadourism,’ using his voice, autoharp and the inanga (a zither from Burundi/Rwanda) to reimagine historic folk music and poetry. His work not only revives these ancient songs for modern audiences but also expands ideas of historical musical performance. He seeks not to recreate but to make the music understood appropriate to a new time

Dates Appearing

  • Adriano Adewale: Rooted and Rising (Supported by Muco)

    Queens Road Baptist Centre - Concerts and Workshops Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    An exciting new collaboration of folk and world musicians led by acclaimed composer and percussionist Adriano Adewale.  Inspired by the synergies between nature, folklore and folk music, this piece brings […]

  • Muco workshop – Being a Creative Troubadour: Medieaval poetry and song

    Queens Road Baptist Centre - Concerts and Workshops Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Learn some of the oldest songs in the English language with ‘Creative Troubadour’ Muco. All abilities welcome. Explore the foundations of medieval English folk song and poetry, from as early […]

  • Folk Club with Morag Butler, guest Muco

    Broadstairs Sailing Club 12 Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Muco is a singer, composer, writer, and improviser of British-Burundian heritage, whose work is inspired by a love of language and storytelling. Through his reworkings of medieval folk songs in […]