Thursday 10 June, 7.30pm
Tickets £24 (£22 concessions | £8 under 35s)

Award-winning Italian guitarist and composer Antonio Forcione joins forces with acclaimed Brazilian percussionist Adriano Adewale for an evening of exhilarating musical conversation, where dazzling virtuosity meets irresistible groove.

Together they create a sound that is intimate yet orchestral, weaving together original compositions with influences from jazz, Brazil, Africa, Cuba the Mediterranean and beyond. Their performances are rich in spontaneity, humour and emotional depth, transforming every concert into a journey of rhythm, melody and storytelling.

Hailed by The Guardian as “one of the greatest acoustic guitarists”, award-winning composer and performer Antonio Forcione is one of today’s most distinctive musical voices, whose extraordinary technique, passion and humour have captivated audiences in over 60 countries. Renowned for breaking musical boundaries, Forcione effortlessly blends jazz, Mediterranean, African, Latin and contemporary influences into a style entirely his own.

Brazilian percussionist and composer Adriano Adewale is internationally recognised for his remarkable rhythmic imagination and expressive musicality. Deeply rooted in Brazilian traditions while embracing global musical influences, he has developed a highly personal approach to percussion, performing on everything from pandeiro and hand percussion to his signature tuned PVC instruments.
His inventive playing, warmth and joyful stage presence make him one of the most distinctive percussionists on today’s world music scene.

Expect breathtaking musicianship, infectious energy and moments of beauty from two internationally celebrated artists whose chemistry on stage is as compelling as it is unique.

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