Aengus Hackett's Irish-Turkish Project (feat. Sanem Kalfa) at The Cube Theatre

'Unique interpretations of Irish and Turkish folk songs.
A vivid journey of the familiar and foreign, simple yet spontaneous'

Presented by Arts in Action, NUI Galway
**Please note, this is a free event for students of NUIG, there are a limited number of seats for the public**

Aengus Hackett & Sanem Kalfa return to perform at Arts in Action, NUI Galway, after their packed-out performance in 2012.
Aengus invites you to join him in exploring the link between Irish and Turkish folk music, in his newest project featuring world-class vocalist Sanem Kalfa.
A native of Galway City, Aengus was surrounded by music growing up in the family pub. An impressive array of musicians passed through over the years. At these sessions, Aengus received an early musical education from members of folk groups such as De Dannan and Planxty. Aengus went on to study jazz guitar at the prestigious Conservatory of Amsterdam. It was during his time in the Netherlands that he crossed paths with the gifted Sanem Kalfa. No stranger to Irish audiences, in 2011 Sanem performed at the 12 Points Festival in Dublin. She has a distinctly beautiful style of singing. With effortless grace, she straddles the borders between jazz and the music of her native Turkey. Her voice was remarkable enough to win her First Prize at the world-renowned Montreux Jazz Voice Competition in 2010, where head of jury was none other than the legendary Quincy Jones....

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'Unique interpretations of Irish and Turkish folk songs.
A vivid journey of the familiar and foreign, simple yet spontaneous'

Presented by Arts in Action, NUI Galway
**Please note, this is a free event for students of NUIG, there are a limited number of seats for the public**

Aengus Hackett & Sanem Kalfa return to perform at Arts in Action, NUI Galway, after their packed-out performance in 2012.
Aengus invites you to join him in exploring the link between Irish and Turkish folk music, in his newest project featuring world-class vocalist Sanem Kalfa.
A native of Galway City, Aengus was surrounded by music growing up in the family pub. An impressive array of musicians passed through over the years. At these sessions, Aengus received an early musical education from members of folk groups such as De Dannan and Planxty. Aengus went on to study jazz guitar at the prestigious Conservatory of Amsterdam. It was during his time in the Netherlands that he crossed paths with the gifted Sanem Kalfa. No stranger to Irish audiences, in 2011 Sanem performed at the 12 Points Festival in Dublin. She has a distinctly beautiful style of singing. With effortless grace, she straddles the borders between jazz and the music of her native Turkey. Her voice was remarkable enough to win her First Prize at the world-renowned Montreux Jazz Voice Competition in 2010, where head of jury was none other than the legendary Quincy Jones.
Aengus and Sanem's collaboration combines all of their diverse influences into a multicultural melting pot. The quintet is completed with three talented Irish musicians; Neil O' Loghlen (bass), Matthew Berrill (fiddle / sax / clarinet) and Matt Jacobson (drums / percussion). All three are members of innovative Irish traditional group 'Ensemble Ériu', winners of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2015 Musical Collaboration Award.
Unique interpretations of Irish and Turkish folk songs, as well as spontaneous improvisation, will make for an unforgettable programme of music.
Expect a vivid journey of the familiar and foreign.

Visit www.aengushackett.com for music and more info.


IRISH TOUR DATES

Thurs March 12th | 13.00
The Cube Theatre, National University of Ireland, Galway
(presented by Arts in Action, NUI Galway. Free student event, limited seats for public)

Fri March 13th | 21.00
Campbell's Tavern, Cloughanover, Headford, Co. Galway | €10

Sat March 14th | 19.00
Sweeney's Bar, 32 Dame St., Dublin | €12/10
(presented by Improvised Music Company)

Sun March 15th | 13.00
Cleere's Theatre, Kilkenny | €10
(presented by Kilkenny Tradfest)

This nationwide tour is funded by the Arts Council. Aengus Hackett acknowleges this financial support and that of the venues and promoters, in making this tour possible.

www.artscouncil.ie

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