Can't Chain Up Me Mind

Grand Union Orchestra bring you an unforgettable and energy filled musical journey around the world starring some of Britain’s most renowned world and jazz musicians, as well as rising stars.

'No other collection of musicians has been gathered from such diverse backgrounds, and the effect is explosive'

The Observer

 

Discover the pulse of Carnival from South America and the Caribbean, fuelled by West African and Cuban rhythms, with echoes of urban South African townships and the rural music of Eastern Europe, mystical North Indian classical ragas, traditional song from Bangladesh and ancient Chinese show-pieces in an exhilarating celebration of liberation and multiculturalism.

 

Grand Union Orchestra is the acknowledged pioneer of cross-cultural music-making in Britain, bringing together world-class musicians and singers from across the jazz and world music spectrum.

Led by visionary composer and pianist Tony Haynes, the music of Grand Union is based around the experience of the performers themselves – many of whom have been or are descended from migrants or refugees.

 

Can't Chain Up Me Mind brings together an extraordinary selection of musicians from a wide variety of musical cultures, all leading experts in their field. The show also features senior members of the Grand Union Youth Orchestra who will perform alongside their mentors in an explosive and energy filled set as part of the evening.

 

 

The Grand Union Orchestra line up for Can't Chain Up Me Mind includes:

 

Yousuf Ali Khan ( Bangladesh ) – tabla, dholak, voice

Ketan Kerai ( England, India ) – sarangi, dhol

Gunes Cerit ( Turkey ) – baglama, voice

Claude Deppa ( South Africa ) – trumpet, African drums

Louise Elliott ( Australia ) – tenor saxophone, flute            

Gerry Hunt ( England ) – guitar, bass guitar

Tony Haynes ( England ) – piano, trombone

Lilia Iontcheva (Blugaria) – darbuka, tuned percussion

Carlos Fuentes (Chile) – kit drums, cajon, berimbau

 

 

For more abour Can't Chain Up Me Mind click here

 

For more information about Grand Union Orchestra visit their website www.grandunion.org.uk

 

 

Meet the Musicians, 6.45pm

Arrive early and take part in a 15-minute pre-show discussion with the performers of the Grand Union Orchestra. Learn about the inspiration behind the music and gain insight into the show before you see it

 

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