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Kalia grew up surrounded by folk music on the island of Crete in Greece. She currently lives in London performing nay (Arabic flute) and voice with Syriana (Real World Records), Paprika and Dunya Duo. This ensemble presents traditional music collected from her travels and extensive studies with some of the region's best singers and musicians as well as her own original material. Singing in a variety of languages such as Greek, Turkish and Arabic, Kalia tells folk tales of love and betrayal, sorrow and celebration and nostalgia for far-away homelands. Joining her are Vasilis Sarikis on frame-drums (Natasha Atlas, Shekoyokh, Attab Haddad) Nikos Baimpas on kanoun (Estoudiandina), and Colin Somervell on double bass (Trio Tekke, Nang Naak). The resulting sound is a musical landscape evoking the wild and rugged mountains of Greece and the sunlight of the Mediterranean coast.
'Kalia's voice is made of blood and honey' Giovanni Netto, 2007
'A sweet voice full of Arabic intervals' The Guardian, 2004
'A frenzied dance on the flute' Financial Times 2011
PLEASE NOTE:
DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm.
The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early.
We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
