Global VoicesThe cycle organized by the Mediterranean Foundation, other music Inviting artists who have rarely or never set foot on stage in Alicante, the artist returns in 2024 three sound suggestions Sounds of different depths that can be heard between February, March and April this year Culture Class Mediterranean Foundation.
Artists Rodrigo Cuevas, Andrea Motis and group OmBra The heroes of the next program will be Global VoicesThe fourth event will be held in practice, after the first performance of Moroccan Asmaa Hamazaoui was disappointed due to the pandemic. This suggestion World Musicunites both artists National and internationalIt is characterized by its eclecticism and focus. fusion of cultures Thanks to music, it gradually manages to consolidate its place on the agenda of the Alicante scene at the beginning of each year.
2024 edition will start February 2 With the performance of the Asturian musician Rodrigo Cuevas is the new winner of the 2023 National Contemporary Music Award. A singer, composer, accordionist, percussionist and DJ, among other disciplines, Cuevas is known for his music Ability to combine traditional Asturian folk music with elements of contemporary popular musicIn addition, as the jury noted when awarding him the prize last October commitment to diversity and her imaginary staff.
Asturian artist will make a presentation Hajj HandbookPiloña is a show that proposes a musical journey from Asturias to the rest of the world. Cuevas’ proposal is a modern reinterpretation of the melodies and lyrics that are the mainstay of Asturian festivals and pilgrimages, with an approach that aims to renew and expand the perception of traditional folk music.
HE March 23 there will be a group OmBra He will perform at the Alicante Culture Class with a proposal in the context of Mediterranean jazz, combining the essence of Andalusian and Sephardic music with Armenian influences and flamenco atmosphere.
this will be one festive/world music musical offering Where will they combine the songs from their albums? Posidon Poem along with several pieces of his next work. «Our aim is to delve deeper into the topic that currently interests us as inhabitants of the Mediterranean coast, and we place the listener in an important part of this topic. Middle East conflicts they currently have Mediterranean culture as a bridge (Countries like Armenia, Morocco, Syria, Israel…) and we voice these stories through music,” state its members from different backgrounds.
OmBra’s compositions emphasize the importance of: protect the marine environment and his music is an invitation Discover the history and traditions of different cultures soon.
Programming will end on: 26 April 28-year-old young man from Barcelona Andrea Motis. Jazz trumpeter, saxophonist and singerMotis has been a leading figure in jazz since his youth. His musical development began at the age of 7 and he joined the Sant Andreu Jazz Band at the age of 12.
Despite his youth, he has had a remarkable career as a jazz soloist, which has included collaborations with the following artists: Quincy Jones and six albums recorded under his auspices Joan Chamorro. Motis is an evolving artist and promises an “intimate and personal” experience for his performance in Alicante, supported by his own compositions and acoustic sound provided by a combination of trumpet, voice, violin, mandolin and percussion.
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Poster programmed by the Mediterráneo Foundation reaffirms its commitment to the idea of meditation promoting music as a tool for intercultural dialogue and to celebrate diversity as well as “promote an understanding of the different cultural influences that make up the musical mosaic of the Mediterranean.”
Throughout these four editions, Sonidos Globales invited artists such as Moroccan artists. Asmaa Hamazaoui Imarhan to the Algerians and Portuguese Rodrigo LeaoAmerican guitarist Marc Ribot or Catalans Maria Rodes And Maria Arnal with Marcel Bages. Last year the British met tindersticks and Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke.
concert tickets (€15, 20 and 25) It is now available for sale at the Aula de Alicante box office and on the website.