If you are a fan of world music then make sure you book this one into your diary.
Justin Adams is an excellent British guitarist and producer best known for his work with Robert Plant (he co-wrote Plant’s 2005 album Mighty Rearranger) and produced the first and third albums of Saharan desert blues sensations Tinariwen.
He is joined by Juldeh Camara, who is a Gambian griot and master musician – undoubtedly one of the leading riti (a one-stringed fiddle) players of West Africa, Juldeh is blessed with a fine voice and inspirational compositional skills.
He is now resident in the UK, and making his mark as both a solo performer and as a valuable collaborating musician.
Juldeh and Justin teamed up in early 2007 after Juldeh had been enjoying Justin’s work for some time – a friend had sent him a cassette containing some tracks from Justin’s CD Desert Road, and he would sit and play along at his compound in Bakau, entertaining the children and passers by. So he’s now very happy to be playing with Justin in real life! Their live shows feature Justin’s long time percussionist friend Salah Dawson Miller, who has played with Phillip Glass, The Drifters, Dr John, 3 Mustaphas 3 and Jah Wobble.
In February 2007, Justin, Juldeh and Salah played at the prestigious Barbican concert hall in London,
Don’t miss this chance to hear them on the island – ‘”¦one of the best albums in a year already crowded with best albums’ Charlie Gillett, BBC Radio 3
Check out Juldeh’s MySpace to listen a sample of the music.
Bits and Bobs:
Performance Date/Time: Fri 7 Mar 8pm Doors 7pm
Location: Anthony Minghella Theatre, Quay Arts
Ticket Price: £12 / £11
Box Office 01983 822490
