Cuculi Presents: Tamsin Elliott & Tarek Elazhary
Schedule
Fri, 03 Mar, 2023 at 07:00 pm
Location
The Greenbank Pub Easton | Bristol, EN
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Cuculi Presents a very special debut performance from Tamsin Elliott (UK) and Tarek Elazhary (Egypt), sharing new pieces composed for lever harp, accordion, whistles and Arabic oud. Both highly acclaimed in their respective folk traditions, this spring marks a turning point in their collaboration as Tarek joins Tamsin in Bristol for a month of writing and recording, culminating in this one-off performance at The Greenbank to preview their new work.Support from flamenco guitarist (and Solana bandmate) JP Wolfgang, who'll be performing a mix of traditional pieces and original compositions inspired by the detailed gestures and agile harmonies of the flamenco form.
We recommend buying a ticket in advance as all our previous shows have sold out. Tickets are £10 (general release), with a low income option (£7) and a community supporter option (£14). Having multiple ticket tiers makes the event accessible to people on different incomes while still making sure the musicians get paid, so please consider which tier is most affordable for you.
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TAMSIN ELLIOTT & TAREK ELAZHARY
For fans of Anouar Brahem, Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita, Trio Joubran.
Tamsin is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and film-maker based in Bristol, UK. With roots in the folk music of the British Isles, her interests and playing styles extend to European and Middle Eastern musics as well as experimental and ambient sounds. Her critically acclaimed debut solo album ‘FREY’, which features the playing of Sid Goldsmith and Rowan Rheingans, is out now on Penny Fiddle Records.
Egyptian educator and composer Tarek Elazhary seeks to preserve the musical heritage of the Middle East, while exploring its place within a contemporary context. He is the co-founder of instrumental band Dokkan, which blends eastern influences with contemporary western instrumentation.
Exploring the parallels and celebrating the idiosyncrasies of both Egyptian and English folk traditions, Elliott and Elazhary aim to find commonality, foster cross-cultural connection and help to heal the scars of a colonial past through meaningful and conscious collaboration. A dialogue born of mutual respect and friendship forms the basis of a project that centres around the blend of instruments from disparate traditions – lever harp, accordion, whistles and Arabic oud - who speak with the same voice, the voice of a future-facing new generation wishing to build something new and authentic together.
@tamsinelliottt
@tarekelazhary
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CUCULI RECORDS
Cuculi Records joins a growing number of DIY labels based in Bristol, UK. It’s a collective effort imagined by songwriters and musicians as a space to cultivate our own sound and release it independently. We’re honoured to be sharing the emerging projects dreamed into being by friends from our community, with a focus on alt-folk, poetry, ambient and contemporary classical forms – as well as beautiful sounds that don’t have a name yet. Cuculi Presents is an opportunity to hear some of our artists live, alongside some of the most exciting musicians from around the UK.
@cuculirecords
cuculirecords.com/events
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Where is it happening?
The Greenbank Pub Easton, 57 Bellevue Road,Bristol, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays: