Global Roots Up Late

Name: Global Roots Up Late
Start: 2024-10-25T14:00:00+01:00
Location: Bristol Cathedral, College Green, BS1 5TJ Bristol, United Kingdom

Schedule

Fri Oct 25 2024 at 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Bristol Cathedral, College Green, BS1 5TJ Bristol, United Kingdom | Bristol, EN

6.15pm-7.00pm Mario Bukuna
7.15pm-8.00pm Sura Susso
8.15pm-9.00pm Faris Ishaq
The bespoke Gaia soundtrack, written by BAFTA award winning Composer Dan Jones will play between artists.
About the Artists:
Mario Bukuna
“Mario Bakuna, a sparkling guitarist, plays with palpable feeling – his virtuosic fluency on the fretboard is controlled and flourishes are perfectly placed” Songlines Magazine Experience the magic of Bossa Nova as acclaimed Brazilian guitarist and singer, Mario Bakuna and flute player Mafalda Ramos take you on an unforgettable musical journey. Mario and Mafalda will serenade you with smooth rhythms, lush harmonies, and enchanting melodies.
Sura Susso
Sura Susso was born in The Gambia, into a family of griots. Griots are cultural figures in society across West Africa, who carry the customs, knowledge and identity of the people. Sura’s quest to promote the traditional music from his cultural roots in The Gambia and his fascination with experimenting new genres have led him to perform and record in a number of interesting cross-cultural settings.
Faris Ishaq
“When the Nay Flute moves towards the authentic self, The soul gradually moves towards the unknown, There is such brilliance in this esteemed work” Le Trio Joubran A Palestinian Nay Master, Percussionist, and Composer, Faris explores news territories with the Nay, an ancient Middle Eastern flute dating back to 5000 B.C. Rooted in his Palestinian heritage and passion for the Nay, Faris celebrates its cultural legacy in today’s modern musical landscape. Expect an intimate and immersive sonic journey with a rich tapestry of traditional and innovative sounds.