Reg Meuross: Stolen From God
at
Kitchen Garden Cafe
Birmingham
19:30
Reg Meuross: Stolen From God
Event Type
Genre : Music - Folk/blues/world
Description
A unique concert experience combining song, narrative and world-class musicianship, Stolen From God shines a light on a history that still echoes today.
Acclaimed songwriter Reg Meuross presents Stolen From God, his powerful and deeply researched song cycle exploring England’s role in the transatlantic trade in enslaved people.
Through original songs, masterful musicianship and live narration written by Meuross, the performance brings history vividly to life. Reg is joined by two exceptional musicians: kora master Mamadou Susso and concertina virtuoso Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, whose thrilling artistry weaves together West African musical traditions and English folk music.
Moving, thought-provoking and ultimately hopeful, Stolen From God invites audiences to reflect on a shared history through music, storytelling and song.
“One of the best folk albums I’ve heard in a long time.” (Americana UK).
“A very powerful album of songs… an important piece of work.” (Mike Norris, Classic Folk).
“…one of the most important albums of the 21st century.” (Mike Davies).
“If ever there was evidence that music can be used to speak truth to power… this album will in time sit as testament to that fact.” (FATEA).
“Ambitious, often unsettling.” (The Guardian).
Description
Licensed Cafe.
By day our Cafe serves delicious home-cooked food, Fairly Traded coffee & tea and homemade cakes & pastries. All with a nod to local and ethical sourcing. We cater for Vegetarians, Vegans and dietary issues, just ask if you need anything not catered for on our menus. We also have a Delicatessen serving our own home-cooked food daily.
On Sunday to Thursday evenings we host the best acoustic music in the City, specialising in Folk, Roots and Americana.
On Friday and Saturday evenings the Cafe is available for private functions, weddings and parties, please call or email for more details.
Opening times shown don't include music events / comedy, most of which are ticketed.
17 York Road,
Kings Heath,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
England,
B14 7SA.
0121 443 4725
: £22.00