Fran & Flora and Merlin & Polina Shepherd Duo as part of Best Foot Music’s Winter Warmer at Jubilee Library  – an afternoon packed with music of music from around the world, via some of the UK’s finest musicians. Some great new acts plus some of everyone’s favourites…

“Loyfn Durkhn Vald” / “Running through the Woods”

Multi-award-nominated experimental/folk duo Fran & Flora captivate audiences with their reinventions of traditional Eastern European melodies and songs. Francesca Ter-Berg (cello/vox) and Flora Curzon (violin/vox) draw inspiration from archival recordings, recovered manuscripts and studying with traditional masters, infusing source material with drones, loops, free improvisation and electronics to create a “border-defying” aesthetic (Mojo).

Merlin Shepherd (clarinets) and Polina Shepherd (voice, piano) perform together in a way that is rarely encountered. They play music from several linked cultures with improvisation, freedom and spontaneity. The Duo’s playful approach to their root traditions – klezmer, Slavic, East European and southern Mediterranean creates a unique sound that embraces the enduring spirit of folklore and takes the listener to new dimensions. Despite having known each other for many years, this is the first time that these four outstanding players will as a quartet. Expect an evening of spontaneity, flare and fun. Those of you looking for heart-felt and passionate singing won’t be disappointed either! ”

There will be an evening event with the two duos later that evening. Watch this space for information. 

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