Land of Kush is a Montreal-based orchestral collective that merges electronic and acoustic instrumentation into a sprawling, genre-defiant sonic experience. Assembled and directed by composer [a199971], the ensemble brings together an expansive lineup of musicians spanning traditional orchestral instruments, electronics, percussion, and vocals to create densely layered, experimental soundscapes that blur boundaries between classical composition, electronic music, and world music influences.
The orchestra's approach combines live instrumentation with electronic elements, featuring contributions from vocalists, synth operators, and electronic musicians alongside conventional orchestral sections. This collaborative format allows the ensemble to explore complex arrangements that integrate everything from traditional instruments like the oud and darbouka to synthesizers and modified electronics, creating a distinctive sound that challenges conventional categorizations within electronic and experimental music scenes.