Ballydehob Jazz Festival presents ‘TarantaCeltica’ an ensemble of world class multi instrumentalists whose live performance unites the hypnotic rhythmic energy of Southern Italian Tarantella and the uplifting boldness of the Irish Tradition, to create an ecstatic high energy hybrid of passion and joy.

Led by master percussionists Andrea Piccioni and Dave Boyd, this ensemble draws inspiration from the singing and dance music of Calabria and Puglia, and from the rich and textured repertoire of Irish jigs, reels, polkas and songs. Emerging from this process is a unique performance event that entwines and unwinds these vibrant musical and cultural traditions; a collaboration that effortlessly bridges cultural borders, bringing a thrilling contemporary insight into deep and ancient music

Musicians

Dave Boyd BODHRÁN/ELECTRONICS

Lottie Cullen UILEANN PIPES/CONCERTINA

Brian Morrissey BANJO/BODHRÁN/MANDOLIN

Andrea Piccioni TAMBURELLO/CASTAGNETTI/JAWHARP

Courtney Cullen FIDDLE/FLUTE

Francesco Loccisano CHITARRA BATTENTE

Mico Corapi GUITAR/LIRA/OVERTONE FLUTES/VOICE

Sat 29 April

Doors 7.00pm

Ballydehob Festival Community Hall

Tickets €20

LINKS :

Mico Corapi, Francesco Loccisano