Roots & World

The legends of Greek Rembetiko return to Australia and Adelaide
with a performance for Festival Hellenica
at Marion cultural Centre

The rhythms and melodies of SCIROCCO echo from Africa to Sicily, Calabria and Campania before arriving in Spain. Known as the “Kingdom of Naples” the period between the C14th-C19th included long periods of Spanish, Moorish and Greek rule.

Director, Vincenzo Andreacchio, draws upon his Calabrian cultural heritage, research in Neapolitan music and Flamenco experience to merge and re-interpret these musical traditions. Program premieres original compositions using period instruments.

Vincenzo (SA Music Industry award winning “Aire Flamenco” and “Due Voci”) and Franco Parrella (Giri – Italian Café Lounge Songs) are joined by renowned musicians Amelia Monaghan (recorders), Shaun Doddy (percussion) and Gao Hong (guitar)to present this musical journey.

Please note:
At Diverse-City, Meal & Show -OR- Show Only Tix available. Meal served from 6.15pm to 7.30pm.
At Altavilla Irpina Sports & Social Club, Show Only Tix available. Meal order on the night from 6.30pm.

Presented by:
Calabria Sport and Social Club

The program is presented by Vincenzo Andreacchio, award winning flamenco guitarist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist and Franco Parrella, guitar and vocals.

Vincenzo – director of several successful musical groups (Aire Flamenco and Due Voci) and co-founder of the Flamenco Centre of SA. He has many years of performance experience in both Flamenco and Italian musical traditions nationally and internationally. His passion for musicology is evident in his creative interpretations and original compositions.

Franco, presenter of (Giri – Italian Café Lounge Songs) Fringe Festival sell-out shows is an aficionado of the classic Neapolitan and Italian popular songs from the 1950s to 70s. Playing classical guitar as a child and recently returned to music to reconnect with songs his Mamma sang.

Hope is an all-new concert by 3-time Grammy®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir – celebrating the music of protest and freedom; from Mandela’s South Africa, back to the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King’s 1950’s America.

Opening with a rousing program of South African freedom songs, Hope then echoes down through time to the USA, with beautiful renditions of the protest music of the Civil Rights Movement, including works by legendary artists James Brown, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder and the one-and-only Aretha Franklin.

Formed over 20 years ago to celebrate the inspirational power of African Gospel music, Soweto Gospel Choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto.

Hope is a concert that will sing in your heart forever!

Presented by:

The Andrew Kay Group of Companies (AKA) is led by Andrew Kay AM. For over 35 years AKA has created, produced, and presented attractions across all genres of the entertainment industry. Prior to establishing AKA, Andrew worked as professional actor, a senior executive for a government arts funding authority, General Manager of Melbourne Theatre Company for six years and as CEO of one of Australia’s largest Rock and Roll Promoters.

* This show has multiple show dates and times (check ticket link for all show details)

Gypsy Spirit Sounds of Romania & Hungary – Vardos (Vic)
Driven by violinist Alana, chased by Kirri (double bass) and Sofia (accordion), Vardos play folk and Romany music learnt from Rroma (Gypsy) musicians during their Eastern European travels. Formed late last century, Vardos have played in every state of Australia, toured to Europe, Britain, New Zealand, New Caledonia and the U.S. and appeared in film and television.

Presented by:
Heritage Arts & Traditions (HATs Inc)

HATs are an incorporated Not for Profit organization governed by an experienced Board of Management with wide experience in running live music events, arts projects and festivals with strong administrative, business and financial management skills.

Established 13yrs ago Hats presents multiple events annually at the beautiful heritage listed Courthouse offering a variety of styles and unique events for South Australian’s to enjoy.

Hats is a multi-award-winning organization having received 5 Awards to date and been runner up on two other occasions.
Ruby Arts Award 2013 (for excellence in the arts) Prime Super Community Group of the Year Award 2013
State Winner Australia Day Community event of the year 2013
Regional Winner Australia Day Award 2013
Regional Winner Australia Day Award 2017

“Lilting folk tunes overlaid with sprightly Kora (West African harp) playful strings and dreamy harmonies as though Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon had convened in a Bamako back street.“ – The Guardian December 2021

Miriam Lieberman’s music, accompanied by Lara Goodridge on vioin, presents themes of love for the natural world, stories of transformation, motherhood, love, loss and the power of imagination. The music is coloured by Miriam’s transformational time studying in Latin America & West Africa that have left an imprint on her musical style though contemporary in its tone. Featuring feathery-soft strings that evoke hauntingly beautiful memories, Miriam’s music is a mesmerising ride that vibes Kate Bush, but also sounds completely modern – if you’re not swaying are you even listening?

Presented by:
Trinity Sessions

Trinity Sessions has been presenting live, original music in an operating church, Church of the Trinity, for over 20 years. Local, interstate and international artists love the intimate nature of the venue and the wonderful acoustics, as you would expect in a church. So do audiences.