Thursday 31st Jan at Pave Princess avenue Hull
Not to be missed!!! a unique chance to see and hear the fantastic
ANDA UNION - world class 10 piece Mongolian throat singing touring band
£10 doors 7:30
About the band
Anda Union's haunting harmonies and vibrant strings evoke the endless beauty of the Mongolian grasslands. Combining throat singing and long song with horse head fiddles and two stringed lutes they bring this powerful ancient music to life as never heard before. Anda Union find inspiration in old and forgotten songs, drawing on a repertoire of magical music that had all but disappeared during China's recent tumultuous past. Anda Union won the Songlines best album award (2011) and have recently appeared at the edinburgh Fringe and Womad Festivals.
we will also be showing a documentary about the band on Sunday 27th Jan also at the Pave
Entry to film is £2 or free with advance ticket for the concert available from Pave
a themed Mongolian supper menu will be served at both events
Check this link to see the band :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zzSVaX1Lmg
About the film
The film follows an extraordinary group of young and inspiring musicians, AnDa Union, on a journey through the distant Chinese province of Inner Mongolia. In the vibrant capital of Hohhot the group have made a life around performing and creating traditional music for a contemporary audience. The rituals of their daily lives have adapted to the modern city and indeed modern living has shaped their music in new and exciting ways. From the city, Anda Union embark on an adventure to the wild and varied landscapes of the Inner Mongolian grasslands and mountains, where they discover the secrets of their haunting and beautiful music, and a rapidly changing environment. The personal stories of each of the members of the group develop as they encounter childhood friends, long-lost family members, proud nomads, devoted priests and extravagant musicians as they continue to learn about the rich and turbulent roots of Mongolian culture in China.
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