Greek, Roma, Armenian, Albanian, Turkish & Jewish songs with Kostantis Kourmadias, Laura Shannon are joined by special guest Heloise Pilkington for a beautiful evening of live music.

 

This concert presents ancient traditional songs from Eastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as original compositions. Christian, Jewish and Muslim love songs can be read as mystic poems which honour the earth and witness the soul’s journey. We honour shared musical, cultural and spiritual traditions of East and West, singing songs to emphasise our connection and plant seeds of acceptance and understanding among different peoples and faiths.

 

The Saz is a Byzantine long-necked lute, played by all religious and ethnic groups in the Near East. It is tuned to ancient non-tempered Eastern modes, based on microtones which have been excluded from our Western musical scale. The Saz creates a meditative atmosphere and allows rich emotional expression for both musician and listeners, honouring all the feelings of life’s journey. Since antiquity, the Saz has been used to channel healing energy. As you listen, we invite you to relax, enjoy, and dream.

 

Time:  7pm to 9pm GMT

 

Venue: The Goddess Hall, 29 Benedict Street, Glastonbury BA6 9NB

 

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