Following their sell-out ambient music and visuals extravaganza ‘Renaissance’ at Frome Festival 2022, John Law (piano / keyboard / samples) and Jon Lloyd (saxophones) present a pared down duo project – Naissance.
Fronted by the exuberance and charisma of Zimbabwean musician Kuda Matimba, Harare feature a ground-breaking line-up, mixing the buzzing acoustics of the Southern African rich-toned marimba, mbira, ringing jingling guitars, swooping basslines, irresistible dance rhythms and uplifting vocals.
Five enthusiastic musicians – Kate Fawcett, Stefanie Heichelheim, Lucy Hewson, Kate Skeet and Alison Townley – celebrate their love for the viola and demonstrate its versatility
The Celtic and Transatlantic folk session encompasses both Celtic trad, old time American, bluegrassy tunes and songs that will get the feet a tappin’ and hips a swayin’.