Now this is definately my kind of thing! Salsa Celtica. Both unique and cool, as soon as you walk through the doors to their Cottier Chamber Project gig you will be transported into another world.
Salsa Celtica, think Latin American song mixed into a great big portion of Celtic fiddle, add 11 superb musicians with a hint of diversity and there you have it. Bringing a sexy edge to Celtic Music and the Cottier Chamber Project. This needs to be experienced to be understood.
With 5 albums behind them and a recording session due following the Cottier Chamber Project gig, it is no surprise that Salsa Celtica have a huge following and world-wide recognition as being at the top of the game when it comes to traditional fusion music.
I have always been drawn to Celtic Music and Salsa Celtica is no different. I would go as far as to say that it lifts the soul. I can imagine that there would be a great deal of audience interaction at their performances as you can't help but sway along (would dancing be permitted at one of their gigs?).
The presence of vocalists adds, not only an edge
to the musical aspect of Salsa Celtica but a visual pleasure as they
move to the beats, encapsulating the senses. I love the sharp flash
of the brass against the lilt of the fiddles, the way in which they
play sounds like the musical styles have always been combined to make
this incredibly upbeat sound. I find myself listening closely for the
unique tones of Celtic music amongst the Salsa, but the diversity is
hard to spot as the composition is so seamless creating a colourful,
sprightly World Music extravaganza.
As soon as I clicked on the links to hear some snapshots of PaCoRa Trio my feet were tapping and I just couldn't stop.
PaCoRa are a folk and jazz fusion collective from Slovakia and Moldovia, taking musical influence from their native countries and producing an energising and fun sound incorporating key elements of jazz with some exciting tempos and range of sounds achieved through the unusual combination of genres to produce an organic, laid back (despite the speed!) and effortless sort of sound.
The marriage of the sounds is completely seamless and it would be impossible to categorise these performers under a particular heading other than World Music. The music effortlessly slides between jazz and folk with the other providing a snappy undertone throughout. It is interesting to note that the majority of musical snippets which I listened to were written by the trio, what is more interesting is that these are often reworked to allow the group to perform their pieces with orchestras, I can only imagine that this must produce a very distinct and enjoyable sound.
I know that it is a complete cliche but the music from PaCoRa Trio transported me to a 1920s Jazz bar and kept my head bopping throughout, be it to their quicker paces or slower more traditional sounds. I was captivated throughout and can imagine that their concert would be a fun and unique way to spend a June evening.
Salsa Celtica and PaCoRa Trio will play on the 1st of June at Oran Mor. Tickets available by clicking here or at the Cottier's Theatre Box Office.
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