The Clarinet Trio: (Germany)
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Contemporary Jazz |
The Clarinet Trio -Gebhard Ullmann
(bass clarinet), Jürgen Kupke (clarinet), Michael
Thieke (alto clarinet) - create a unique sound which
defies musical conventions and expectations. Their
unusual and humorous performances have been enthusiastically
received at many prestigious festivals across the
globe, including Montreal, Vancouver, Grenoble,
Nîmes, Bath, Groningen and Potsdam |
| Melanie O'Reilly and Spirit of Ireland:
(Ireland) |
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One of the most sensational musical pioneers to
explode on the Irish scene, Melanie O'Reilly is
now firmly established in the great pantheon of
creative Irish artists.
As a performer/singer-songwriter, her exhilarating
and unique blend of Irish traditional music and
jazz creates a powerful and haunting soundscape,
exploring untouched frontiers, and which captivates
audiences worldwide. |
| “Italian Baroque Music” :
(Italy) |
Cristina Cappellini, soprano
Luca Marconato, baroque lute and theorbo
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Portraits – a Century of Music
Luca Marconato graduated at the Conservatorio Santa
Cecilia in Rome; he studied Lute under the supervision
of A. Damiani and attended master classes held by
P. O’Dette and J. Lindberg.
He is specialized in Baroque and renaissance lute
and arch lute.
Cristina Cappellini has sung in numerous venues
inside and outside Italy; of particular note was
her role as a handmaid in Antigone (Teatro Regio
di Parma), and as Lady Macbeth’s Maid in
Macbeth (Teatro Comunale di Fidenza).
Marconato and Cappellini perform music, amongst
others, by Marchetto Cara, Giulio Caccini, Girolamo
Frescobaldi and Alessandro Grandi.
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| Sangue Vivo Ensamble: (Italy) |
South Italian folk music |
This musical group has been created by a group
of Italian musicians living in Edinburgh with the
aim of maintaining links, through music, with their
home regions. The group offers a journey through
the folk music of the regions of the south of Italy,
in particular Apulia. The musicians, in fact, take
their name from the film Sangue Vivo by Edoardo
Winspeare, which was shot in the Salento area (in
the south of the Apulia region – the well-
known “heel” of Italy) and which has
contributed enormously to the spread of the dance
known as the Pizzica, which is performed to the
obsessive rhythm of the tambourine. |
| Andreas Borregaard: (Denmark) |
Traditional Danish music |
Andreas Borregaard started playing the accordion
as a 5-year-old. Andreas Borregaard’s international
engagements include several solo and chamber music
performances in Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Germany,
France, Spain and the UK. In September 2007 Andreas
Borregaard had his debut as soloist with the BBC
National Orchestra of Wales, giving the UK-premiere
of Giya Kanceli’s “Kápote”.
He has since played with the orchestra at other
occasions – latest during the festival “Discovering
Dutilleux” in 2008. |
| Moctar Mockoulo Sawane and Portobello
Music School's African Drumming Ensembles |
African Percussion |
Moctar `Mockoulo` Sawane was born in the Casamance
region of Senegal. His style and range of musicianship
is thrilling to hear and watch. He is an outstanding
soloist and performer who has a vast repertoire
of traditional rhythms and songs from Mali and Guinea
as well as Senegal. As director of the band Tamala
he has performed throughout Senegal and has released
two CDs, his last album, Sawane Kunda is now available
on iTunes. For the past 5 years he has also been
performing and teaching across the UK at all the
major drumming festivals.
Portobello Music School has been running African
Drumming Classes for over almost two years. They
run classes for beginner to advanced and the next
term of classes will start in September 2008.
For more information please visit www.portobellomusicschool.com |
| Rieser: |
Indie/alternative/rock |
RIESER are an INDIE/ROCK band from Edinburgh,
Scotland, UK. They have steadily, over the past
couple of years, gathered a strong and loyal following,
performing gigs all over the U.K. and featuring
on local, national radio, internet radio and download
charts. Over the past few months RIESER have been
regulars with XFM Scotland (Live Sessions, Showcases
& XFM LIVE supporting ‘The Young Knives’)
along with airplay in countries such as USA, CANADA,
JAPAN and AUSTRALIA. Supported top acts such as
The Young Knives, The View, Aberfeldy, Polytechnic,
Dogs Die In Hot Cars and The Grim Northern Social. |
| Miyagi: |
Country/surf/funk |
“Their unqiue blend of Dick Dale surf, blistering
Rhythm and Blues, Rock’n’Roll and haunting
misty eyed country all conspire to create flawless
and original songs that will leave you longing for
more. We just cannot evangelize enough about this
band!” The Bull and Gate, London |
| Das Contras : |
Acoustique/rock/funk |
Das Contras are a six-headed musical monster with
a Latin temperament, two devilish horns & a
rock n roll heart.
Das Contras were winners of the 2006 PRS New Music
Award and have left crowds shaken at festivals around
the world from Auld Reekie to New York.
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| Missing Cat: |
Blues/disco/psychedelic |
Many years ago Missing Cat exalted in the spirit
and made music to understand their destiny.
In the true tradition of British Blues these guys
deliver an honest and powerful approach to the blues
with a gutsy psychadelic edge.
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| Aaron Wright and the Aprils: |
Indie/folk/country |
Aaron Wright and The April bring a distinctive
and tender folk rock sound to the stage.Wright’s
humble and endearing presence lends itself well
to the honest sensitivity of his songwriting.One
not to miss. |
| Lamensterms: |
Indie/pop/Acoustic |
Hard working Boy/Girl combo from Falkirk/Fife. |
| Wendy Carle Taylor and Tony Mitchell: |
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Vocalist Wendy Carle Taylor and guitarist Tony
Mitchell share an eclectic mix of summer sounds:
traditional & contemporary songs (Scots, English
and French) with vibrant guitar solos. |
| Linda Rose: |
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Bittersweet, wistful, experimental pop-folk songs
from singer-songwriter Linda-Rose who also performs
covers of French 60’s pop songs sung by Francoise
Hardy. |
| Caipirosca: |
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Brazilian music: samba, bossa nova, choro, and
many other rhythms. |
| Fuzzystar: |
Indie/acoustique/power pop |
Melodic off-kilter pop. Has been compared to Sebadoh,
The Lemonheads/Evan Dando, Neutral Milk Hotel and
Ben Folds. |
| Asazi Space Funk Explosion: |
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inter-planetary mix of Afro-Celt space-funk lunacy. |
| The Beggar Girls : |
Music from the Scottish Borders |
The beggar Girls are a four piece all female band
from the wild borders, playing French, English,
East European and original songs and tunes, incorporating
3 part harmonies with beautiful, sometimes haunting
melodies on fiddle, viola, accordion, drum and voices. |
| Simon Kempston: |
Folk/Celtic/blues |
This is a real Celtic explosion of guitar and
voice addressing contemporary and historical issues
in an incisive, uniquely melodic way. |
| Pete Kavanagh & Graham Bodenham: |
Guitar and percussion |
Pete Kavanagh & Graham Bodenham will perform
a short acoustic set of eclectic songs; old and
new and maybe a borrowed one too. |
| Who’s your mama Now? |
acoustic blues, roots and world music |
bringing different musical cultures together without
disrespecting traditions. |
| DJ Momo: |
North African ( French remix) and Oriental DJ
Music. |
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| The Spectres: |
Reggae Band |
The Spectres are playing all original songs, and
compositions.
Formed in Edinburgh two years ago singer songwriter
Phil Hardie having set out to remedy the apparent
lack of Scottish Reggae teamed up with Alan Wishart
on Bass and Soren Hillis on Drums to deliver the
all important rhythm section every Reggae band require.
Social and political commentary make up a large
part of Phil’s lyrical content. However the
band driving force is about getting down and grooving
to those beats and nothing beats seeing a dancehall
in full swing.
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| Sanna: |
Electronique/alternative/electroacoustique |
Sanna began life in 2004 as a 3 pieces down in
London. They have their own studio now in Edinburgh
and they often make live music night in Club Welto
at The Village in Leith.
You can hear Sanna on BBC One, and BBC Radio Scotland.
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| Andy Lang and the Well: |
Acoustic/folk/rock |
A five musician band influenced by Bob Dylan,
Steve Earle, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Cave, the Handsome
Family, Life, Love, and Death... |
| Red2red: |
Pop/reggae/ska |
Reggae Music |
| Beastie drummers: |
Diverse African percussions |
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| Leith Band: |
Bagpipers from Leith. |
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