Woollahra Council & amrap eastside 89. 7Fm presents Global Rhythms on the bay

In association with Woollahra Council & AMRAP

Eastside 89.7FM presents
Global Rhythms on the bay

A free afternoon of live cross-cultural music

Saturday 17 April | Robertson Park, Watsons Bay

Eastside 89.7FM has long been the station of choice for music lovers, and the list of fine musicians from various styles who present shows or are associated with the station is long and illustrious. The talents of several Eastside affiliates will be showcased in a once only festival event to be held on 17 April in the beautiful surrounds of Robertson Park in Sydney’s Watson’s Bay.
Featuring masters of Gypsy Swing Monsieur Camembert, Jazz/World royalty The catholics, groundbreaking Middle-Eastern performance company Masha’s Legacy and flamenco sensation Amaya, the event is set to get the pulse racing!
Brimming with humour & spontaneity, acclaimed Triple ARIA award-winning band Monsieur Camembert mix the wild Gypsy rhythms of Eastern Europe with Klezmer, Latin, tango and jazz. Monsieur Camembert performances have become synonymous with an atmosphere of celebration, theatre and cultural enrichment. This is gutsy, emotive and irresistibly danceable music, played with originality and virtuosity. Band leader Yaron Hallis has presented his irresistible mix of eclectic music for the past 12 years on his cult radio show The Gypsy Hot Club on Eastside 89.7FM.
The catholics have been blending hard jazz blowing with dance rhythms from around the world since their founding in 1991 by bassist Lloyd Swanton. Throughout their beautifully crafted and instantly accessible pieces runs a strong, seductive dance strain found in the band's various African, Caribbean, Latin and Eastern influences. The band have won a Mo Award for Best Jazz Group, and three of their six acclaimed albums have been nominated for ARIA Awards. Lloyd Swanton presents Mixed Marriage on Eastside 89.7FM.
Masha’s Legacy is a fresh ensemble featuring acclaimed instrumental soloists from Middle-Eastern and Australian backgrounds and presents exciting new music honoring the rich musical traditions of all performers. Also featuring celebrated dancers, the group reconnects live music and dance in an artistic performance that is sure to get you moving! With ensemble members hailing from Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine and Israel, Masha’s Legacy also bears a gentle message of healing and reconciliation. Band leader Stuart Vandegraaff presents the best selection of Global Fusion on Eastside 89.7FM on his weekly program Fuse.
Sydney based Flamenco troupe Amaya will also bring dancers to the festival stage for a fiery performance of Spanish flamenco. Expert guitarist Karl Krebs leads the international ensemble featuring the finest Flamenco instrumentalists and dancers. Karl’s weekly show on Eastside 89.7FM Flamenco Sessions showcases the best in Flamenco music as the rich tradition evolves.
The afternoon will also feature DJ’s from the Eastside family and a workshop run by local drumming group Rhythm Safari.
Bring a picnic, your loved ones and don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Global Rhythms on the bay
Saturday 17 April | Robertson Park, Watsons Bay
Presented by Eastside 89.7FM - Keeping the beat on the global pulse


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