Join ARIA-award-winning tabla player Bobby Singh and Flamenco guitarist Damian Wright for a special concert celebrating their mutual love of flamenco and Hindustani classical music
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It will feature spectacular improvisations based on beautiful music by John McLaughlin, Anouar Brahem and Paco de Lucia, plus original compositions.
Flamenco guitarist Damian Wright is an accomplished and captivating solo player and composer. His ensemble Bandaluzia a favourite at the Sydney Fringe festival and Tedx at the Sydney Opera House. Damian recently performed as a soloist at The Rajasthan International Folk Festival, INDIA and will also embark on a tour of CHINA in early October 2015.
Tabla player Bobby Singh, is one of the most sought-after musicians on the Australian world music circuit and is the first choice for musicians from India touring Australia and New Zealand.
Outside of the milieu of Indian classical music, Bobby has also formed many partnerships with some of Australia's best known musicians. Crossing many styles of music from Drum & Bass with The Bird to Western Classical with Slava Grigoryan to Blues & Roots with John Butler & Jeff Lang.
Damian and Bobby have become regular performers at Wauchope Arts Hall over the years, performing both traditional Indian classical music and cross-cultural genres. Together they create an evocative and magical mixture of sounds.
Support Act
A new local music group, Port Macquarie-based J.A.T.S, are excited to be opening the show at Wauchope Arts.
The recently formed four-piece band is driven by vocal harmonies and visceral energy, with Jeff Browne, Andrew Lavers, Tim Fretten and Sylvia Scott.
The group mixes cover songs and originals depicting various journeys in their lives. Months of creative fervour, passion and hard work has resulted in an ambitious band, full of heart, warmth and humour. Styles range from rock and country through jazz, soul and blues, with a focus on solid vocal blending.
For more info go to bobbysingh.com.au and/or damianwrightmusic.com For latest gig info go to the Wauchope Arts Facebook page.
The concert is at Wauchope Arts Hall beside Bain Park on Saturday July 27 at 8pm.
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