Hailed ‘a rising star’ by the Telegraph, Louise’s award winning debut album has been described as ‘a masterclass in songwriting’. Touring with her second, critically acclaimed album Florilegium, Louise plays original works, musical settings of literature as well as her own unique arrangements of traditional material. Accompanied by piano and guitar Louise’s songs cross musical divides; influenced by acoustic, classical and folk Louise’s music appeals to all.
The under-fives can experience some ‘Mbira Magic’ at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery's next ‘Adventures in Music’ event on Friday 31 May.
Following a very popular inaugural event last month, the Museum's new world and folk music programme will be treating little ones and adults to an interactive session with singer, composer and instrumentalist Chartwell Dutiro.
The American folk singer Richie Havens has died at the age of 72 at his home in Jersey City, New Jersey, following a heart attack.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, the singer and guitarist was part of the generation of rising young musicians, along with Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, who rose as part of the late 50s/early 60s folk boom centered in the Greenwich Village coffee shop scene.
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery is launching a brand new programme of events introducing folk and world music to the under-fives.
‘Adventures in Music’ will take place on the last Friday morning of each month and feature live music and participation. Youngsters will be introduced to different types of music, instruments and cultures as they listen and learn together.
The series continues with an interactive concert led by British-Asian clarinettist Arun Ghosh, joined by Nilesh Gulhane on tabla, a type of Indian drum. This one-off performance makes connections between West Country folk music, Indian music and jazz, and will even feature a new piece of music composed especially for the event.
Expect meditative peaceful songs through to exciting rushing free-wheeling improvisations, plus well known sing-along classics and some unexpected covers. As with all events in the series, there will be audience participation including singing, clapping, and...
Join Chartwell Dutiro for an interactive live music event where you will find out more about the amazing mbira and hear songs of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. This ancient traditional instrument from South East Africa is made of hand forged iron keys that are mounted on a piece of hard wood and often decorated with shells, bottle tops and other materials. Sing-along and discover the sounds you can create on an instrument that was originally used in night time ceremonies to connect with and honour the spirits!
Following their acclaimed performance at Local Studies Day 2011, Martin and Shan Graebe return to perform more folk songs from the Central Library’s internationally important Baring-Gould notebooks.
Rev Sabine Baring-Gould spent more than 15 years collecting folk songs from Devon and Cornwall. Martin and Shan reveal more about the people who gave him their songs.
Free admission but advance booking is essential on 01752 305909 or by emailing library@plymouth.gov.uk
