Himmerland with Nuala Kennedy are headed for Hawke's Bay and will be performing at the Havelock North Function Centre on March 24.
Fresh from soldout performances at Glasgow's iconic Celtic Connections Arts and Music Festival they are touring for three weeks and are the guests at the CubaDupa Street Festivalin Wellington; Tauranga Jazz Festival and the Canterbury Folk Festival.
Himmerland are a group of exceptional musicians, each with different life stories and traditions in their rucksacks. They come from Denmark, Poland, Ireland and Ghana. Their original music is infused with different traditions from the Faroes, Sweden, Bulgaria, Italy, Belgium, Scotland, Ukraine, South America and Ireland. Mix this with the undeniable talent of Nuala Kennedy, the energy of jigs and reels, ballads and song this will be an exciting concert.
Kennedy is a buoyant Irish singer and flute player with a hauntingly beautiful voice and adventurous instrumentation. Kennedy's singing and flute playing springs from the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland and from the depths of her imagination.
Eskil Romme, soprano saxophone has lived in Himmerlands in Northern Jutland most of his life. During the 30 years Eskil has been playing he has mixed traditional Danish music with jazz and other related genres which includes a close association with some of the world's best Celtic musicians.
Sigurd Hockings, on guitar is one of the most skilful folk guitarists in Denmark. Inspiration for his accomplished playing style has come from the Scandinavian and Celtic music traditions.
Ayi Solomon, percussion and vocals, is from Ghana but has lived in Copenhagen for 30 years. Solomon a lively and entertaining performer is able to hold audiences spell bound as he weaves his magic on percussion.
Where: Havelock North Function Centre When: Thursday, March 24, 8pm Doors open: 7pm. Bar andsnacks available Tickets: $37.50. Available from Eventfinda, eventfinda.co.nz, or phone 06 877 7536.
