Copenhagen » Calendar » Magic Spirit Quartet at Jazzhus Montmartre

Magic Spirit Quartet at Jazzhus Montmartre

Courtesy of JazzDanmark | Posted on May 24, 2020

Where

Jazzhus Montmartre
Store Regnegade 19a
Copenhagen
Map
3172 3494

When

Sun, September 27, 2020
03:00

Get Ticket

About

Three Scandinavians and a Maroccan get together in this incomparable quartet. Here, the hundred-year-old Maroccan Gnawa music is mixed with contemporary inspiration which leads to a remarkable musical combination. The spiritual and almost trance-like Gnawa is the starting point for the collective improvisations. The terrific musician Majid Bekkas is the main soloist on the traditional instrument guembri which is similar to a banjo or a bass guitar, but with its entirely own beautiful sound. His ensemble playing with the three exceptional Scandinavian musicians has by many occasions resulted in many enthusiastic reviews. Magic Spirit Quartet is an extremely original example of world music that will continue to stick with you....

read more

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.