Awen Ensemble // Georgie Buchanan at Crofters Rights
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A gig held at Crofters Rights on Thursday 18th April. The event starts at 19:30.


Seven piece Leeds based alternative folk jazz collective Awen Ensemble bring their much anticipated debut album 'Cadair Idris' to Bristol. The outfit have been making waves on the contemporary jazz scene with festival appearances at the like of Green Man, Shambala and We Out Here, regular radio play on BBC 6 Music (Gilles Peterson, Jamz Supernova, Jamie Cullum) and after a string of well received singles.

Awen, meaning ‘poetic inspiration’ in Welsh, outlines the intention of their music to explore folkloric heritage, landscape and the human mind, inspiring audiences to reflect on and connect with these subjects. Playing both vocal-led and instrumental work, the outfit take inspiration from modal tradition, spiritual, jazz, and folk music found across the globe, creating compositions that are melodically focused and groove driven. Featuring spoken word, shimmering instrumentation and a Celtic mystique, Awen Ensemble bring a unique offering to the jazz table.

"Beautiful, beautiful composition."
- Jamz Supernova, BBC Radio 6

"an expansive folk-jazz workout."
- CLASH Magazine

"Brilliant... a really great band."
- Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 6

"The Folk-Jazz Revival is most definitely on."
- UNCUT Magazine

Support is from outstanding contemporary folk singer and harpist Georgie Buchanan who's debut album ‘Wise as a Fool’ draws on influences such as tales of ancient Celtic Goddesses and great folk singers from Peggy Seeger to Joni Mitchell.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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