The arts centre continues its partnership with Folk in the Barn, also presenting Calan and vocalist Paul Young’s Los Pacaminos

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Turin Brakes and Michael Gira some of the big names in Gulbenkian Arts Centre’s autumn programme

The season, which kicked off in September with over 1,000 people enjoying the political voice of Pussy Riot, continues with a surprising mix that covers world music, including a stand out gig by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, classical, with Gulbenkian welcoming Joanna MacGregor, and folk including legend Shirley Collins.

The arts centre continues its successful partnership with Folk in the Barn, presenting Turin Brakes, Calan and vocalist Paul Young’s Los Pacaminos. They are also joining together with local promoters Free Range who are celebrating their 10th Anniversary with two intriguing events in the Colyer-Fergusson Hall.

Programme List:

Sat 8 Oct, 8pm

Valentin Clastrier (Hurdy Gurdy) & Evan Parker (Soprano Saxophone)

Enjoy the talents of two master musicians as they come together for this very special event. ‘Living legend’ Valentin Clastrier is considered the inventor of the modern hurdy-gurdy which, in his hands, creates a magical and virtuoso universe.

Sat 15 Oct, 7.30pm

John Woolrich & The Benyounes Quartet: In Darkness Let Me Dwell

John Woolrich’s music – played live by the Benyounes Quartet – is coupled with specially created visual responses by international artists and filmmakers.

Sun 16 Oct, 7.30pm

Turin Brakes

Turin Brakes return for their sixth visit to Folk in the Barn, we love their melodic, dreamy-folky grooves. 2022 sees Turin Brakes release their ninth studio album – Wide-Eyed Nowhere.

Tue 18 Oct, 8pm

Ladysmith Black Mambazo + Muntu Valdo

South African vocal powerhouse play their first UK tour for many years. Since they shot to global stardom on Paul Simon’s Graceland album, Mambazo have been recognised as one of the world’s great vocal groups.

Wed 19 Oct, 8pm

Bollywood Brass Band

Bollywood Brass Band is the UK’s pioneering Indian-style brass band, playing the great tunes and compulsively danceable rhythms of Bollywood.

Fri 21 Oct, 8pm

Roger Eno

Roger Eno’s discography spans over three decades and 25 albums of work, both solo and collaborative (involving John Cale and others) where minimal piano compositions evolve through chamber music, folk, the traditional and the neo-classical.

Mon 31 Oct, 7.30pm

Beth Nielsen Chapman – CrazyTown

Get ready to laugh and cry and, well, just fasten your seat belt. One thing you can count on is one great song after another and some fascinating stories woven between them.

Sat 12 Nov, 7.30pm

Shirley Collins and the Lodestar Band

Shirley cemented her role at the forefront of the 1960’s Folk Revival, recording over a dozen albums including the influential Folk Roots, New Routes with avant-garde guitarist Davy Graham, and No Roses.

Sat 12 Nov, 7.30pm

The Brighton Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble with Joanna MacGregor

Music Director Joanna MacGregor, violinist Ruth Rogers and Brighton Philharmonic’s star players come together in two richly-curated chamber programmes.

Mon 31 Oct, 7.30pm

Los Pacaminos

Placing themselves squarely in the Americana genre that is fast gaining popularity, Los Pacaminos must be the first Tex-Mex band to have formed in the UK.

Sat 19 Nov, 8pm

Maggie Nicols & the Free Range Orchestra

Maggie Nicols will lead the orchestra in a series of adventurous and playful group improvisations in this final concert of Free Range’s 10th anniversary year!

Mon 21 Nov, 8pm

Michael Gira (Swans) & Kristof Hahn

Michael Gira founded the seminal NYC band SWANS in 1982. Quickly infamous for their punishing, brutal and repetitive onslaughts of sound, SWANS gradually transformed over 15 years through proto-industrial rock, to gentle acoustic-based songs.

Wed 23 Nov, 7.30pm

Calan

One of Britain’s most innovative and thrilling bands will showcase their critically acclaimed new album Kistvaen. Recorded just before the pandemic, live performances of the album were suspended… until now.

Fri 25 Nov, 8pm

An Evening with Cowboy Junkies

Unlike most long-lasting groups, Cowboy Junkies have never had a break up or taken a sanity-saving hiatus. There’s an appreciation of each other that keeps them constantly working. “It’s that intimacy and understanding of what each one of us brings to the table.”

Sun 4 Dec, 7.30pm

The Sandy Denny Project

Celebrating Sandy’s genius with new shine and brilliance, a Homage to the Life and Works of one of Britains best loved Folk Singers.

Sat 17 Dec, 7.30pm

Albion Christmas Band

Described in the Guardian as “the perfect antidote to the corporate Christmas”, expect an evening of traditional English Christmas music, humourous stories and beautiful, spine-tingling Christmas carols

Details of all events at Gulbenkian Arts Centre can be found online at www.thegulbenkian.co.uk