From her beginnings as a classical pianist, Bec Matthews has travelled a diverse musical path which has lead to her current status as one of Australia’s most talented and charming players of the kora (21 string West African Harp). Bec is a regular performer and workshop co-facilitator at numerous Australian festivals. No stranger to international stages, Bec has performed and conducted workshops in Canada and the UK, and has also enjoyed several musical residencies in The Gambia, West Africa. Currently Bec manages Melbourne- based artist King Marong and several of his performance groups including the long established ‘Safara’ and the recently formed ‘One Africa’. Bec also performs with and manages the afro-fusion outfit ‘Afro Mandinko’.