Stephen Kent

Stephen Kent is a professional musician and co-founder of the world fusion ensemble Trance Mission.13 He is a British-born didgeridoo player who formed Trance Mission in San Francisco in the early 1990s along with American clarinetist and composer Beth Custer.12 Kent has been active with Trance Mission since 1992, and the group currently operates as The Trance Mission Duo, featuring Kent and Custer.3

In addition to Trance Mission, Stephen Kent has been involved in various cross-cultural and world fusion music projects. He has been part of other bands such as Beasts of Paradise, Australian Bebop Ragas, and his latest musical endeavors.46 Kent's music is described as primal, techno-tribal, and falls within a similar genre to artists like Jon Hassell and Synaesthesia.5

Kent relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1991, where he became an integral part of the world music scene.6 His LinkedIn profile indicates that he works as a freelance professional musician, showcasing his ongoing commitment to creating and performing diverse, border-crossing world fusion music.3