Steve Pretty

Steve Pretty, a talented musician and bandleader of the Hackney Colliery Band, takes us on a captivating journey into the world of conch shells and music's origins. He performs live, showcasing how conches can produce various notes through clever manipulation of air pressure. Steve dives into the evolution of music, positing it may predate language, and explains the cultural significance of music across societies, from ceremonies to emotional expressions. Plus, his insights on the co-evolution of instruments and spaces deepen our understanding of sound.