Hailed as the 'Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar', award-winning Antonio Forcione is considered one of the most charismatic and inventive performers to come out of Europe in recent years. He breaks the mould of conventional, popular guitar sounds in the fields of Jazz, Spanish, African, Brazilian and improvised music and has received critical acclaim worldwide. Joining his presentation will be Adriano Adewale one of the most recognized brazilian musicians based in London.
He has released 16 albums, which have variously hit the top of British and international jazz charts and has shared stages around the globe with some of the world’s most accomplished musicians, including John McLaughlin, John Schoffield, Jason Rebello and Martin Taylor. Antonio is not only a great musician, but also a very funny man (a previous winner of ‘Best Spirit of the Fringe Award’ at the Edinburgh Festival) who combines these two talents in his live shows to create one of the most unforgettable performances around.
Also featured tonight is the brilliant Brazilian percussionist Adriano Adewale. Widely recognised as one of the finest Brazilian percussionists in Europe, Adriano has established an enviable reputation on the World Music scene.
As a performer Adriano’s CV is extensive, including work with the likes of Seu Jorge, Andy Sheppard, Modeste Hughes and Zoe Rahman. As well as touring with Antonio and his own band, performing at the Latitude Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and teaching extensively, Adriano was also Artist in Residence at the Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex for more than a year. If you are a player, student or fan of the guitar or percussion (or both!), then this gig is an absolute must-see. Two masters at work…
“A performer of world class status ... forceful and with an enviable technique, he takes the guitar to new levels of expression combining its melodic powers with dramatic percussive effects…the results are quite spectacular”. The Stage
“Forcione plays unstringed parts of the guitar other players can’t hope to reach” The Independent
“..a guitar genius"Three Weeks Magazine
As a performer Adriano’s CV is extensive, including work with the likes of Seu Jorge, Andy Sheppard, Modeste Hughes and Zoe Rahman. As well as touring with Antonio and his own band, performing at the Latitude Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and teaching extensively, Adriano was also Artist in Residence at the Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex for more than a year. If you are a player, student or fan of the guitar or percussion (or both!), then this gig is an absolute must-see. Two masters at work…
“Forcione plays unstringed parts of the guitar other players can’t hope to reach” The Independent
“..a guitar genius"Three Weeks Magazine
90 Lots Road London, City of London SW10 0QD
Entry: £15
More info: www.antonioforcione.com
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