Solana, Nubiyan Twist (DJ Set) & Globo Collective // Yellow Arch

Returning to Sheffield for their only headline gig this year! Fusion project Solana enchant listeners with their original compositions inspired by folk traditions from around the world, klezmer, flamenco and contemporary jazz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Peb9Wevbsgg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rb2O5BUQjA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQRpYqBW7sY Taking influence from such diverse greats as Tigran Hamasyan, Kíla, Vicente Amigo and Dhafer Youssef, Solana’s sound is rhythmically complex and harmonically rich. The band are at home playing to discerning sit-down audiences and lively festival crowds alike. http://www.solanamusica.com/ “Their music ranges boldly from klezmer melodies, tingling tango, exuberant Irish folk and swinging jazz to pumping reggae and lilting Latin [...] thoroughly invigorating” — Songlines “A fervent and fertile form of world fusion” — Shire Folk “They make my spice shelf look boring... an accomplished and colourful album” — FolkRadio UK --- They are joined by sister project The Globo Collective, a groove-driven good-times mix of Latin, Rumba, Reggae and Afrobeat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ozBSysT2Ro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COKle9fFyec --- Plus very special guest Tom Excell of Nubiyan Twist spinning tunes late into the night!