(posted 7436 days ago)A Rose for the Nativity - St Peter's Vauxhall Sunday 21 December
On Sunday 21 December (7.30pm) St. Peter’s Church in Vauxhall hosts “A Rose for the Nativity” - a programme of traditional Christmas songs and dances from SICILY.It is the first performance in the UK by Salvatore Meccia, leader of the popular Italian band Tammorra. He is supported by Sheelah Hidden & Vittorio Catalano playing a wide range of authentic instruments including guitar “battente”, ciaramelle, tambourines and viola.
Salvatore says: “The songs have simple and spontaneous words, and easy and captivating melody, that magically bring alive the ancient sounds that are so typical of a Mediterranean Christmas.
This music is the fruit of an investigation and a reappraisal of the tradition of our land, but above all the fruit of the lively emotional experience that arises during the concerts each time we give expression to the popular feelings contained in these songs.”
This is direct and beautiful music that will appeal to people of all ages.
Admission is by donation (suggested amount £10) at the door. Children under 16 are welcome free. Venue: St. Peter’s Church, Vauxhall, 310 Kennington Lane, London SE11 (Vauxhall Tube station)
The evening is organised by Onion Projects – a new not-for-profit company, based in Lambeth, which promotes cultural exchange projects, as part of its “Season of Goodwill” programme across London.