It is a universal phenomenon that a large amount of magic exists within popular and old religions: incantation, prayers for the dead or fertility, incense, the collection of medicinal herbs, liturgy and ritual. Afrodisiac is a personal journey and exploration of ritual, love and magic through the cultures of Africa and the African diaspora. Created by composer Charlie Barber, Afrodisiac brings together an ensemble of seven classical musicians performing alongside two highly respected artists of traditional African instruments: Seckou Keita, an inspired and charismatic performer of the kora (the West African harp-lute) and Chartwell Dutiro, a maestro of the mbira, (the Zimbabwean ‘thumb piano’).