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It is hardly surprising that, to mark its 50^th anniversary, Yusuf has entirely re-recorded and re-released his remarkable Album Tea for the Tillerman, with each of the unforgettable 11 songs re-conceptualized and re-imagined and gifted back to us among all the uncertainties of 2020 and beyond. (Release September 2020)

During the early 1970s, the music of this hugely popular and sincerely loved singer/songwriter made for a collection of ‘must have’ records across a whole generation. Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat were on everyone's turntables and on every radio station, live versions are played in concerts, bars and on the world's beaches to this day. Songs such as Wild World, Father and Son, Moonshadow and Where do the Children Play have been covered by hundreds of artists worldwide.

Keith James is a long-standing, well-respected and inventive concert performer who specialises in playing intimate, carefully researched biographic style concerts of those he has studied and revered as writers over the years. He weaves the story of Cat Stevens’ life from his early pop career, life-threatening illness and spiritual journey around a performance of his beautifully-crafted and memorable songs.

Taster:

Keith James – Where Do The Children Play? (written by Yusuf – Cat Stevens) – video on YouTube

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Composed with the intention to ‘stir the world’, Dvořák’s 7^th Symphony is an unshackling of emotional intensity from a turbulent period in his life. Together with Rimsky-Korsakov’s triumphant Overture on Three Russian Themes, Richmond Orchestra welcomes all ages to the Landmark to celebrate the return of live music.

Conductor: Martin Smith; leader: Marina Solarek.

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Matt Woosey has made a career of defying expectations whose albums break down the confines of genre. He’s an artist who slips the creative handcuffs of the industry, a trailblazer with no reverse gear, a guitar visionary whose palette bleeds into folk, rock, ambient and electronica.

luminous originality

Times

Is [he] the finest acoustic blues guitar[ist] currently working in UK?

Tom Robinson

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Cara Dillon occupies an enviable position at the very top of her genre. This extraordinary Irish singer has been captivating audiences and achieving exceptional acclaim for over 20 years. She has (according to Mojo magazine) “Quite possibly the world's most beautiful female voice”.

Alongside a selection of favourites from her previous releases, Cara will be performing material from her new album “Wanderer” which is a collection of beautiful and moving songs recorded in an intimate setting with her husband and musical partner Sam Lakeman. Every note and word sung with a passion and confidence earned through a life of experience singing traditional songs. Legions of fans will attest to their impassioned performances with Cara's warm and natural stage presence something to savour.

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In a very special programme favourite British fiddlers Christian Garrick and Peter Fisher return to pay homage to two fiddling giants, Yehudi Menuhin and Stephane Grappelli.

In the 1970s Menuhin and Grappelli embarked on one of the most unlikely yet memorable, globally successful classical-jazz crossover collaborations of all times. Between the years of 1973 and 1985 they recorded a staggering 100 tracks across seven different albums for EMI. The unique and unforgettable partnership of two of the 20^th Century’s most celebrated violinists is the major focus for this gala concert.

Menuhin and Grappelli's legacy is brilliantly rekindled by two of today's finest fiddlers, Christian Garrick and Peter Fisher, who appositely mirror the original protagonists with their devilishly dazzling skill on four strings, supported by John Horler - piano, Alec Dankworth - double bass and Tom Hooper - drums

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Hailed as the finest purveyors of folk-influenced Americana and with the fiddle leading the charge, Noble Jacks are out to take no prisoners with their high-energy footstompin’ rhythms, which have taken crowds by storm across the UK.

Their second album, Stay Awake, released Spring 2019, went straight into the top 10 Official UK Americana Album Charts. In February 2020 they toured with The Dead South across the UK and were invited to showcase at Americana Fest in Nashville, USA where they went down a storm!

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Formed by ex-Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight, the Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music; a union of several of the biggest names on the folk-roots scene. Their high-energy, virtuosic performances blend riotous inventiveness, technically gifted individual playing and subtle collaborative interaction, appealing equally to traditionalists and to those looking for something more experimental.

One of the best live bands you are likely to see

Folk Radio UK

They don't play together often, but when they do it's spectacular

5***** R2 Magazine

Surrey Brass will be joined by local choirs and narrator Giles Abbott for a festive programme of words and music and carols for you to sing too.

This event always sells out quickly so early booking is strongly recommended.

Surrey Brass will be joined by local choirs and narrator Giles Abbott for a festive programme of words and music and carols for you to sing too.

This event always sells out quickly so early booking is strongly recommended.