About this Event
Tamsin Elliott and Tarek Elazhary's new album ‘So Far We Have Come’ is out on Penny Fiddle Records on
21st September 2023.
Exploring the parallels and celebrating the idiosyncrasies of both Egyptian and
English folk traditions, multi-instrumentalist, composer and film-maker Elliott and Egyptian educator and composer Elazhary aim to find commonality, foster
cross-cultural connection and help to heal the scars of a colonial past through
meaningful and conscious collaboration.
A dialogue born of mutual respect and friendship centring around the blend of instruments from disparate traditions – lever
harp, accordion, whistles and Arabic oud - who speak with the same voice, the
voice of a future-facing new generation wishing to build something new and
authentic together.
Tamsin Elliott is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and film-maker based in
Bristol, UK. With roots in the folk music of the British Isles, her interests and
playing styles extend to European and Middle Eastern musics as well as
experimental and ambient sounds. Her critically acclaimed debut solo album
‘FREY’, which features the playing of Sid Goldsmith and Rowan Rheingans, is out
now on Penny Fiddle Records. Tamsin played at Halton Mill in Lancaster in 2022 with her band SOLANA to rapturous acclaim!
Egyptian educator and composer Tarek Elazhary seeks to preserve the
musical heritage of the Middle East, while exploring its place within a
contemporary context. He is the co-founder of instrumental band Dokkan, which
blends eastern influences with contemporary western instrumentation.
Tarek and Tamsin will be joined by Rowan Elliott on Viola for the tour.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Herbarium, 7 Great John Street, Lancaster, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 15.00