Valia Calda will play a free concert in the Zing Cafe of the LPAC on Friday 24th March.
Taking place from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, the performance is part of the commuter jazz evenings which are open to staff, students and the public. Valia Calda will play the second set and will be supported by with a local support act, the Maria Hristea quartet.
Info about Valia Calda:
Valia Calda was founded in London by Thodoris and Nikos Ziarkas. A project that combines their mutual interest for composing music which draws influences from the Greek Folk tradition whilst involves through free improvisation.
A diverse rhythmic language and a vast variety of sonic possibilities are brought into compositions, merged with arrangements of folk tunes. The material is embraced by each member’s unique approach and creativity, exploring collectively the group’s musical boundaries.
Valia Calda was invited to perform at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms Late series in September 2014, an event that was recorded and broadcasted by Radio 3.