FORMED by Grammy-nominated musician and record producer Simon Emmerson, Afro Celt Sound System come to Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts next month.

The European and African based collective have been a ground-breaking force in music since they started.

A tour spokesman said: "Afro Celt Sound System’s acclaimed live performances are energetic and captivating and innovatively combine folk traditions of different cultures to breath-taking effect."

They won Best Group in the 2017 Songlines Music Awards.

Simon Emmerson is joined by long-term vocalist, kora and balafon player N’Faly Kouyaté and Dhol drummer Johnny Kalsi.

Their live show features contributions from a host of other outstanding musicians including Armagh-born vocalist and flautist Rioghnach Connolly and bodhrán player and percussionist Robbie Harris.

Special guests Peter Tickell on fiddle, Ged Lynch on drums, Simon Richmond on keyboards and Lottie Cullen on pipes and whistle.

With sales now topping one and a half million albums and two Grammy nominations to date, Afro Celt Sound System recently celebrated their 20th anniversary.

The band are currently in the studio writing and recording a follow-up to 2016’s The Source.

Afro Celt Sound System visit Lighthouse, Poole on Friday, November 16 at 8pm. Tickets: £25

To book tickets or more more information call 01202 280000 or visit lighthousepoole.co.uk