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James Hickman& Dan CassidyIn ConcertIn a fabulous evening of music James Hickman’semotive, soaring vocals and driving guitar arecomplemented by Dan Cassidy’s ingenious andvirtuosic fiddling.The duo’s sound flows from the connectionbetween British and American folk and isbursting with all the humour, heartbreak andexcitement of these two musical genresTheir relaxed banter and unique musical stylehas been appreciated by audiences across theUK. On stage, the lively English wit of Hickmanis set against Cassidy’s bone-dry irony andAmerican drawl, as they take audiences ona dynamic and unforgettable transatlanticjourney.www.hickmanandcassidy.co.ukFri 9 May, 7.30pmTreswell <strong>Village</strong> Hall01777 248719Age: All agesLone Master Of The BiramThe Mamane Barka EnsembleMamane Barka was born into a family of Toubounomads in Niger. A decade ago, Mamane heardabout the beautiful sound of the biram, anenormous boat shaped 5-stringed harp sacredto the Boudouma people of Lake Chad.Upon learning there was only one elderly playerof the instrument left, Mamane went to livewith the Boudouma to study the instrument,its rituals and ancient, mythical songs. On thedeath of the master, Mamane was charged withbringing the biram to the attention of the widerworld.Now Mamane maintains the tradition singlehandedly,touring the world with OumarouAdamou, whose trance-enducing percussionis the bedrock of this extraordinarily powerful,desert blues. The show is a chance to experiencean extraordinary and forgotten music and hearthe fascinating story of Mamane’s quest torescue this sacred harp from extinction.www.mamanebarka.comSun 18 May, 7.30pmOrdsall Parish Hall01777 706433Age: 8+see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk31 |
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