Idrîsî Ensemble
Origins
An immersive show exploring ancient roots and connections via music, dance and stories from the Mediterranean, India and West Africa.
BREMF Community Choir, Aradhana Arts, Suntou Susso voice, kora, Palaye Seck lion dance, Adam Courting narrator
Music, dance and storytelling are as old as humanity itself and have spread around the globe with the migrations of people and their cultures, in a past deeper than any surviving written records. Many ancient traditions have evolved into forms still practised to this day. A thrilling evening to set your imaginations free from any borders.
The Idrîsî ensemble Thomas Fournil director
BREMF Community Choir Andrew Robinson director
Aradhana Arts Sanju Sahai tabla Jaymini Sahai Kathak dance Debipriya Sircar voice, sitar
Suntou Susso voice, kora Palaye Seck lion dance Participants from a lion dance course directed by Palaye Seck
Adam Courting narrator
The Idrîsî ensemble Thomas Fournil director
BREMF Community Choir Andrew Robinson director
Aradhana Arts Sanju Sahai tabla Jaymini Sahai Kathak dance Debipriya Sircar voice, sitar
Suntou Susso voice, kora Palaye Seck lion dance Participants from a lion dance course directed by Palaye Seck
Adam Courting narrator
Brighton Early Music Festival
Sun, 13 October 2024
St Martin's Church, Brighton
7:00pm
£22 / £18; u30s £11 / £9; u12s free
Full Event Details
Music, dance and storytelling are as old as humanity itself and have spread around the globe with the migrations of people and their cultures, in a past deeper than any surviving written records. Many ancient traditions have evolved into forms still practised to this day. A thrilling evening to set your imaginations free from any borders.
The Idrîsî ensemble Thomas Fournil director
BREMF Community Choir Andrew Robinson director
Aradhana Arts Sanju Sahai tabla Jaymini Sahai Kathak dance Debipriya Sircar voice, sitar
Suntou Susso voice, kora Palaye Seck lion dance Participants from a lion dance course directed by Palaye Seck
Adam Courting narrator
Venue Details & Map
Location
St Martin's Church, Brighton
St Martin's Church, Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3HQ
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