| Venue: Mermaid Arts Centre |
| Date & Hour: , Saturday 1st May, 8pm |
| Also featuring: John Etheridge's Sweet Chorus |
Tarab is an ensemble directed by Turin-born pianist, accordionist, percussionist Francesco Turrisi.
Focussing primarily on the influence that arabic music has had in many countries touched by the Mediterranean Sea- most notably of southern Italy, Greece and Turkey, the ensemble comprises musicians that come from different musical backgrounds- mostly jazz and traditional music.
In this latest evolution of his Tarab ensemble, Turrisi provides an eloquent link between traditional Irish music and that of the Mediterranean.
The quartet includes traditional flautist Emer Mayock and percussionist Robbie Harris, who bring to the table their own innate understanding of melody and form in Irish music, and the alto sax of Nick Roth, a player as comfortable exploring traditional Balkan music as he is with contemporary jazz.
Turrisi performs on accordion and Arabic frame drum, and exercises taste and restraint throughout, deftly balancing these powerful elements to harmonious effect. The participation of Palestininian classical oud player Haytham Safia adds a strong Middle Eastern flavour to proceedings.
This concert is a part of 'Quartain', a year long project being undertaken by Tarab in collaboration with visiting guest performers. For the project they are the artists in residence at Mermaid Arts Centre in Bray.
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| Presented in association with The Italian Institute of Culture and Mermaid Arts Centre. |
