Event Details
Kepa Junkera and Mànran
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall : Main Auditorium
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Ever since Basque accordionist Kepa Junkera’s revelatory UK debut at Celtic Connections 1999, he’s had a bit of a mutual love-affair with Glasgow, even once the rest of the world caught on to his intrepid, inspirational virtuosity. Simultaneously with revitalising the rich heritage of the trikitixa – the Basque diatonic accordion – among other native traditions, Junkera is a tirelessly globe-trotting, genre-blind collaborator, whose string of acclaimed albums has seen him working with literally hundreds of international artists. Above all, though, he’s an electrifying, unforgettable live performer, and we’re delighted to welcome him back, together with his full band and several extra special guests, including the young female choir Leioa Kantika Korala, as featured on his newest recording project Beti Bizi.
Opening the evening will be Mànran, a mouthwatering new line-up of well-kent young talent – Norrie MacIver (guitar/vocals), Gary Innes (accordion), Ewen Henderson (fiddle/pipes), Calum Stewart (flutes/uilleann pipes), Ross Saunders (bass) and Scott Mackay (drums) – performing songs in Gaelic and English alongside fiery instrumental sets. This week they are hoping to reintroduce some old-fashioned virtues into the pop charts, with their aim of becoming the first band of the 21st century to take a Gaelic song (Latha Math) into the UK Top 40.
A limited number of our Premium Seats at £23 are available for this concert. These are the best seats in the house so book early to avoid disappointment!
Tickets: £23, £20, £18
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