Simon Thacker's Svara-Kanti

Simon Thacker’s Svara-Kanti

- Venue: Red Lecture Theatre
- Category:
- Age Suitability: U
- Times: 21.05 (60 mins)

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The premiere of Simon Thacker’s latest pioneering intercultural explorations with a special trio line-up of his award-winning Indo-Western ensemble.

It features Scotland’s visionary guitar virtuoso/composer with the soulful voice khamak playing of Raju das Baul, spectacular exponent of one of Bengal’s spiritually richest folk forms, and tabla master Sarvar Sabri. Simon brings his acclaimed compositional voice to the mystical, universally affecting Baul tradition, and showcases his stunning instrumental music.

“Oh lucky, lucky Edinburgh. Simon Thacker is, in my opinion, one of the most important musicians of his generation.” ★★★★★ Three Weeks 2014

Part of Made in Scotland Showcase

Reviews

  • "this marvellous mix of cultures is a fresh and fascinating approach to global folk music" - THE HERALD
  • "Relaxing and invigorating in turns, the interweaving of punk, funk, flamenco and soul with Baul ensured it was not too unfamiliar for western ears." - THREE WEEKS
  • "Thacker's guitar work was seamlessly subsumed into the mix" - THE SCOTSMAN
  • "By the end of the evening, Thacker has more than shown us exactly how good an intercultural collaboration can be." - TV BOMB - Link

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