A gig on Friday 17th May. The event starts at 19:00.
Outlandish Nights are back this spring with musical treats for your ears from lands far and near all in the surroundings of Boiling wells woodland amphitheatre. There will be delicious authentic Northern Indian food available to purchase separately at each of the events.
If price is a barrier for you to attend, please get in touch [email protected]
SUNTOU SUSSO
Spend an evening soaking in the beautiful music of the kora, an enchanting 22 stringed harp that originates from the Mandinka people of West Africa.
Join Suntou Susso – a charismatic and engaging Gambian master musician, singer, composer and kora player – performing the traditional kora songs of his culture as well as his own music.
Suntou is from a renowned kora playing family going back some 700 years. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy life-affirming, healing music from a rich cultural tradition in an intimate setting…a real treat!
BURD ELLEN
Burd Ellen is a project featuring Debbie Armour (Alasdair Roberts, Green Ribbons) and Gayle Brogan (Pefkin, Electroscope). The group uses traditional song to explore and evoke dark landscapes and deep stories. Innovative instrumentation, drone and sound-wash support detailed vocal work to create a unique sonic atmosphere. They are twice featured in The Guardian’s Folk Albums of the Year, 2020 and 2022
A Tarot Of The Green Wood is their third studio album, released Oct 2022. Debbie Armour says “I’m a long time collector and lover of tarot, and I’ve recently become drawn to the idea of finding parallels between interpretation of traditional song and the art of divination. Gayle and I have brought together a new collection of songs that reflect the ideas, archetypes and imagery of the Major Arcana.” Developed on residency at Sage Gateshead, the album also features guest appearances from Mercury Prize nominee Ian Lynch (One Leg One Eye, Lankum) and Newcastle-based composer Mark Wardlaw (Kenosist, The Old Police House)
A Tarot Of The Green Wood entered the Official UK Folk Album charts at number 17 and the UK Album chart at number 40. It was number 5 in The Guardian’s Best Folk Albums 2022, and also made Best of Year lists from Folk Radio UK, Concrete Islands, Record Crates United and more. Songlines magazine gave it a coveted Top Of The World spot and the singles received regular plays on BBC6 Music, BBC Radio3 and BBC Radio Scotland.
Burd Ellen have appeared at Cambridge Folk Festival, Celtic Connections, Fanø Free Folk Festival, Cafe Oto, The Glad Cafe and many other stages in the UK and Europe. They are carving out a sonically adventurous niche, but one that is informed by a deep love and respect for traditional song.
"The most innovative duo in folk" - Folk Radio UK. (Best Albums of 2020 & 2022)
"Magnificent" - 8/10, Uncut Magazine
"One of the finest folk explorers" - The Wire Magazine
"Wonderful!” - Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6 Music
“Dripping with strangeness and unease” - The Guardian (Top 10 Folk Albums 2020 & 2022)
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
If price is a barrier for you to attend, please get in touch [email protected]
SUNTOU SUSSO
Spend an evening soaking in the beautiful music of the kora, an enchanting 22 stringed harp that originates from the Mandinka people of West Africa.
Join Suntou Susso – a charismatic and engaging Gambian master musician, singer, composer and kora player – performing the traditional kora songs of his culture as well as his own music.
Suntou is from a renowned kora playing family going back some 700 years. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy life-affirming, healing music from a rich cultural tradition in an intimate setting…a real treat!
BURD ELLEN
Burd Ellen is a project featuring Debbie Armour (Alasdair Roberts, Green Ribbons) and Gayle Brogan (Pefkin, Electroscope). The group uses traditional song to explore and evoke dark landscapes and deep stories. Innovative instrumentation, drone and sound-wash support detailed vocal work to create a unique sonic atmosphere. They are twice featured in The Guardian’s Folk Albums of the Year, 2020 and 2022
A Tarot Of The Green Wood is their third studio album, released Oct 2022. Debbie Armour says “I’m a long time collector and lover of tarot, and I’ve recently become drawn to the idea of finding parallels between interpretation of traditional song and the art of divination. Gayle and I have brought together a new collection of songs that reflect the ideas, archetypes and imagery of the Major Arcana.” Developed on residency at Sage Gateshead, the album also features guest appearances from Mercury Prize nominee Ian Lynch (One Leg One Eye, Lankum) and Newcastle-based composer Mark Wardlaw (Kenosist, The Old Police House)
A Tarot Of The Green Wood entered the Official UK Folk Album charts at number 17 and the UK Album chart at number 40. It was number 5 in The Guardian’s Best Folk Albums 2022, and also made Best of Year lists from Folk Radio UK, Concrete Islands, Record Crates United and more. Songlines magazine gave it a coveted Top Of The World spot and the singles received regular plays on BBC6 Music, BBC Radio3 and BBC Radio Scotland.
Burd Ellen have appeared at Cambridge Folk Festival, Celtic Connections, Fanø Free Folk Festival, Cafe Oto, The Glad Cafe and many other stages in the UK and Europe. They are carving out a sonically adventurous niche, but one that is informed by a deep love and respect for traditional song.
"The most innovative duo in folk" - Folk Radio UK. (Best Albums of 2020 & 2022)
"Magnificent" - 8/10, Uncut Magazine
"One of the finest folk explorers" - The Wire Magazine
"Wonderful!” - Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6 Music
“Dripping with strangeness and unease” - The Guardian (Top 10 Folk Albums 2020 & 2022)
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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