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Dateline:
1st June, 2003
Watch This Space! - Music in the Square
20th June - 23rd August 2003
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
Al fresco gigs on the band stage in Theatre Square: ten weeks of upbeat
rhythms, smooth grooves and funky fusions from world-ranking contemporary
musicians.
23 June
Athena 6.15pm
Jazzy moods rooted in traditional Greek music and encompassing elements
of flamenco, Persian and other global styles. A vibrant cultural blend
enhanced with atmospheric samples. www.athenaandreadis.com
24 June
Eduardo Niebla Duo 6.15pm
Dramatic, emotional, spicy and fleet-fingered. Exhilarating Mediterranean
passion in this jazz-fuelled flamenco thunderstorm.
25 June
El Andalus 6.15pm
The leading London exponents of classical Arabic and Andalusian music.
Experience a transcontinental musical journey traversing Andalusian
Nubas, the trance-like Sufi music of the Sahara, Algerian Chabi and
the Egyptian belly dance.
28 June
Hermione (Brown Girl) 5.00pm
Hailed as a star of tomorrow by MTV's Base Lounge, this multi-talented
singer/songwriter has developed her own genre of jazz rap reminiscent
of bands such as The Young Disciples and Galliano: laid-back grooves
and funky licks with heartfelt lyrics and a positive urban energy.
30 June
Ragatal 6.15pm
Comprising guitar, electric violin, tabla and chapman stick, Ragatal
are a dynamic fusion of classical music, jazz, flamenco and Indian styles.
A truly transcontinental and beautiful sound.
1 July
Akrasi 6.15pm
Mutant dub breakbeat - an explosive form of underground music incorporating
elements of ragga, electronica, and haunting spoken and sung lyrics.
Moody and atmospheric.
2 July
Fahem 6.15pm
The passionate and soulful sounds of flamenco-jazz reflecting an array
of cultural influences including Algerian Kabyle, French gypsy flamenco,
Andalusian and Cuban music.
5 July
Moveable Feast 5.00pm
Fast, furious and exhilarating original and traditional tunes and songs,
with a feast of world roots influences including Cajun, Latin and Celtic.
7 July
Mas Y Mas 6.15pm
Acoustic trio performing original compositions and Latin standards.
An irresistible meeting of Latino flamenco, Afro-Cuban and Celtic influences
powered by driving dance rhythms.
8 July
Modeste Hugues 6.15pm
Stunning guitar playing involving intricate and syncopated rhythms that
cuts between streams of jazz and classical while retaining its Madagascan
roots. A highly original style with Malagasy vocals that fires up a
blend of beauty, mystery and power.
9 July
Davide Mantovani 6.15pm
World class bass player with his 5-piece band. Original and beautiful
jazz infused compositions with textures from South America, the Caribbean
East Europe and Africa.
12 July
Grupo Malanga 5.00pm
Vibrant salsa sextet containing some of the top Latin players of the
London scene. And exciting mix of old and new with classic Cuban and
salsa tunes interspersed with pulsating original songs.
14 July
Ryan Edwards 6.15pm
Beautiful songs about love, family bonds and belonging and not a cliché
in sight! Skilfully blended folk, soul and pop producing a strong acoustic
feel - very much a sound of the times. w
15 July
Eleyo 6.15pm
A new generation of Cuban music from the streets of Havana that exudes
global culture and Caribbean spice. An explosive melange of Yoruba music,
salsa-timba, rumba, rap and hip-hop with some seriously infectious sizzling
dance.
16 July
Lautrec 6.15pm
Smokey and atmospheric vocals paired with loops, samples and multifaceted
cultural textures. Torch songs mixed with jazz and improvisation and
laced with English and Spanish vocals producing a hotbed of rhythm and
grooves.
19 July
Praying for the Rain 5.00pm
A celebration of diversity and ethnic traditions weaving evocative lead
vocals and harmony with beautifully rendered acoustic instruments. Eclectic
sounds and rhythms combine for a vibrant and compelling experience.
21 July
The Fujii 6.15pm
Japanese blues meet London tubes! The Fujii create modern, edgy folk
using blues slide guitar, baliphone, modern trumpet and tuned gas main!
22 July
The Spikedrivers 6.15pm
Bump 'n' grind shuffles, toe-tappin' 2 steps and slow smoky blues from
this outstanding delta-roots band.
23 July
Errol Linton's Blues Vibes 6.15pm
From the Brixton music scene, the deep Memphis sound of blues harmonica.
Accompanied by double bass, piano, guitarist and drummer, Linton produces
rough and ragged urban blues with rural roots.
25 July
Dhol Foundation 1.15pm & 6.15pm
Their music was recently featured in Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New
York. Led by Afro Celt Sound System drummer, Johnny Kalsi, Dhol
Foundation create an intense mix of rhythm and sound, blending bhangra,
dance and electronica.
26 July
Indian Ocean 1.15pm
One of today's most exciting and innovative contemporary Indian music
bands. Drawing from diverse roots including reggae and folk and integrating
Sufism, sholkas, and mythology, they create a fascinating Indo-rock
fusion with jazz-spiced rhythms that transcends boundaries and provides
food for the soul.
28 July
Alexander 6.15pm
Belfast born singer songwriter, Alexander returns to the festival with
his band performing songs from the album Waltzer. With roots running
through Cajun, country, jazz and folk, this 'Irish' band's arrangements
are simple yet inventive, imbued with a ramshackle energy.
29 July
Martha & Eve 6.15pm
Exceptional, charismatic voices, innovative guitar and percussion, this
is folk and rock hooking up with soul and traditional Greek music with
a twist of flamenco!
30 July
Digitonal 6.15pm
4 piece group that bridges the gap between the melodic and the abstract,
with emotion-laden strings and angular beats making warm, organic electronica.
2 August
Ayetoro 5.00pm
A joyous, awe-inspiring blend of Afro-beat, jazz, raw African grooves
and modern funk with echoes of trip hop and African classical music.
Original compositions drawing upon influences from fela kuti, Bud Powell
and Thelonious Monk.
4 August
Barcode 6.15pm
This trio mix original work and new takes on old jazz standards, merging
a world sound with accessible melodic high-energy music.
5 August
Gone Beggin' 6.15pm
One of the leading festival bands in the North of England. Celtic and
world originals alongside new and surprising arrangements promising
an energetic, slightly wacky and incredibly danceable show.
6 August
Tsivi Sharett 6.15pm
The TS Ensemble fuse a vibrant mixture of musical styles into the shape
of a jazz-based collective - expect anything from rearranged Bach to
Zazen meditation grooves.
9 August
kOgUI 5.00pm
An energetic 7-piece band playing traditional music from the Caribbean
coast of Colombia, South America. Mixing African instruments, Colombian
melodies and Spanish outfits, kOgUI get the party started with their
carnival grooves and party tunes.
11 August
Terza Rima 6.15pm
From South American sambas to hot club gypsy swing, this foot-tapping,
finger-clicking, hypnotic trio has blistering rhythm.
12 August
Rebecca Hollweg 6.15pm
A hotly tipped UK singer-songwriter, whose otherworldly beautiful voice
has been compared to Joni Mitchell and Suzanne Vega, but who remains
a uniquely offbeat British artist.
13 August
Café Aman 6.15pm
A classical - urban mix, with colourful Eastern flavours fusing contemporary
London influences with Rembetika music of the Greek refugees of the
1920s. Original Mediterranean beats compositions with passionate vocals
and urban grooves.
16 August
Batanai Marimba 5.00pm
9 piece big-band driven by a stunning 5-strong traditional African xylophone
rhythm section augmented by bass, horns, guitar, mbira, traditional
ngoma drumming and sweet vocal stylings. A compulsive stageshow, showcasing
both deep ancestral acoustic roots and vibrant contemporary African
sounds.
18 August
Stewart Curtis' K-Groove 6.15pm
An entirely fresh approach to world jazz. Combining his jazz background
with his Jewish heritage, Stewart Curtis fuses Klezmer and Arabic melodies
with modern dance grooves in a quirky and humorous style.
19 August
A Man Called Adam 6.15pm
National Theatre Late Lounge DJ residents and Balearic favourites play
a live acoustic set with guest guitarist Jez Ashurst.
20 August
Luca Faggella 6.15pm
Singer, blues man, rapper and crooner, presents a celebration of melodies,
rhythms and stories bringing a dash of Italian style to the South Bank.
23 August
Merengada 5.30pm
The UK's only specialist merengue band brings sizzling beats, red-hot
rhythms plus a dash of salsa to Theatre Square. With a front line of
2 crazy singers and hi-energy female sax player, Merengada guarantee
to make you move!
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