What the audience says: Chango Spasiuk

 

Chango Spasiuk was unforgettable last night, 3 performers individually brilliant and collectively phenomenal!

Muchas gracias to Making Tracks for conveying the transcedent Chango Spasiuk and his virtuoso musical companions back to Bristol again!

That was quite a concert! Chango Spasiuk and his magic band played an immersive, mezmerizing set at Colston Hall.

I just wanted to thank you for bringing Chango Spasiuk to the UK again, after such a long absence! We saw him in Cambridge last weekend. He and Marcos Villalba and Pablo Farhat gave a stunning performance, which we enjoyed so much that we’ve booked to see them again in Bury St. Edmunds next Monday.

Catch him if you can...he's just fabulous live...brilliant.

It was absolutely amazing!

Thanks again . . . I only wish this extraordinary artist could be persuaded to come to the UK more often!

This was an awesome gig! Love you guys! Please come back soon! xxx

Great performance at Cambridge Junction from Chango Spasiuk - thank you! Muchas gracias!

An emotional concert!

Awesome concert from the chamame master.

This was an awesome gig! Love you guys! Please come back soon! xxx

What a fantastic performance!!! You're a bomb of energy and optimism!!!!! Estupendo!!!!!!

It was a magnificent evening, and (...) we were treated to all the passion and virtuosity...

What a privilege to see Chango Spasiuk so close! Folks catch him on tour, you will thank me for the tip! Superb musicians & show!

Very enjoyable and entertaining concert.

Gracias a ti, Pablo y Marcos por un concierto precioso, y un par de horas de alegria musical en Sheffield hoy!

Your show in Cambridge was awesome. I am not going to say to you "I love you" because I have those words reserved for my husband. However, your music touched me very deeply and I loved it. Beautiful show!

Woooooow!!!! la experiencia fue fenomenal muchísimas gracias por la música tan linda que llego hasta el corazón y nos llenó la alma.

Great gig in Birmingham last night .

What the audience says: Otava Yo!

Just seen the band at the RNCM in Manchester. Absolutely fantastic, already contender for best gig of the year! Thank you for playing for us!

Had a most agreeable time in Manchester last night at the RNCM catching up with the fabulous Russian folk-regenerators Otavo Yo. A wonderful evening, not a face left unsmiling. They're a simmering samovar full of great tunes. Excellent musicians, singers and, yes, entertainers. All delivered with superb musicianship, dry wit, engaging explanations, ensemble singing and dancing and lots of love. Don't miss 'em!

Best gig in a long long time!@mac_birmingham #OtavaYo! Outstanding! #music #Birmingham #stpetersburg 

Thank you for an unforgettable evening of wit, humour and wonderful joyous music at Bury St Edmunds. You came, you played, you conquered! Please come back to UK soon.

Just to say a very BIG THANK YOU to the most beautiful and talented folk musicians for an amazing performance in Bury St Edmunds.

So glad I took a chance on #OtavaYo @mac_birmingham. Just the thing to brighten up a rainy mid-week evening.

That was fantastic. Amazing music and the most infectious energy. Come back to Sheffield soon. 

Totally hooked from the start, superb gig, great musicianship.

One of the best concerts I've ever been to, even that I didn't understand much. Otava Yo ladies and gentleman! спасибо Oтава ё!

Fantastic Gig here in Sheffield last night @ the University.
* Great venue * Magic music * Superb atmosphere * Wonderful time was had by all
Very nice to see so many people dancing. Thanks Otava Yo - come back soon.  

Vibrant #OtavaYo @sage_gateshead @makingtracks_uk delicious harmonies, verve, wit & huge warmth... Splendid gig!

Saw 'em in Bristol on Tuesday. They were all the things you say, and I was struck by the thought that they'd storm any UK folk festival, especially the bigger ones.

What the audience says: Söndörgö

Utter privilege to see @sondorgo in London tonight. Five *outstanding* musicians, interplanetarily good music.

Fabulous concert @sondorgo @makingtracks_uk superb musicianship. Catch them if you can!!

Blisteringly good gig from @sondorgo @RichMixLondon

Great show tonight at Bury St Edmund's. You are fantastic musicians. Thank you very much.

Another amazing performance. This time in Cambridge. Brilliant musicians.

Hungarian band @sondorgo were brilliant tonight performing at Gateshead Old Town Hall. Catch them on the @makingtracks_uk tour - great!

Incredible concert in Brighton tonight!

Loved the gig last night; thank you! Your musicianship is incredible and you successfully communicated your joy of playing this uplifting music together. Good luck with the rest of the tour.

Thanks for such a great night @RNCM! I can't wait for the next time you're in Manchester. I'm going to love all of my CDs!

Fantastic concert in Gateshead. We loved it!

Hungarian folk band SöNDöRGő were fantastic at NCEM York tonight. See them at @RichMixLondon Friday if you can!

Söndörgö were really great on Friday night, audiences absolutely loved them.Great choice!

Was a great show, loved it!

Amazing Brighton gig. Highly recommend!

We saw you play last night in Bristol, thank you for such a wonderful evening of music, we look forward to your return.

amazing amazing gig. thank you. one song was particularly moving for me...felt like an entire journey in one song...would love to hear it again. thank you! xx

The Bristol gig was amazing, thank you so much!

brilliant gig (...) loving the band!

Great evening / nagyszeru est!

The audience were clearly very impressed with the band who were incredible musicians and clearly very happy to be on tour.

Great evening at @CambJunction listening to @sondorgo (included variations by Bartók and Vujicsics). Now lusting after a hulusi!

Fabulous music happening NOW @sondorgo @RichMixLondon

@sondorgo @RichMixLondon It was a fantastic evening.

Photo: The Orbital Strangers Project

What the audience says: Namvula

Live at Colston Hall. Photo by Steve Sweet at Eleventhlight

Thank you for an awesome night, you guys were fantastic!! Good luck with the rest of the tour.

Catch Namvula and her amazing band on tour. They are absolutely storming The Stables, Milton Keynes tonight with a fabulous couple of sets, so do go - you won't be disappointed.

She is talented, creative, witty & a dancer. Addictive music in a good way. Well, ended up on the stage dancing. Irresistible.

Astonishingly talented.

Feeling lucky to have seen @Namvula at York NCEM this evening. Great energy, fantastic music, soul-touching themes. Thanks Namvula!

Your gig @RichMixLondon was magical. Your songs reach far into the heart. Thank you.  

It was a brilliant night! Thank you so much.

Fantastic concert @yorkearlymusic tonight! @Namvula has given me a new love for African Folk.

Fabulous sounds from @Namvula and band, very uplifting eve, good luck for rest of tour  

@Namvula was amazing last night @StablesMK. Catch her live on tour now if you can. It's worth it.

It was wonderful, full of soul and integrity. You are very talented. Much luck on the journey x

What the audience says: Mariana Sadovska & Christian Thome

Mariana Sadovska & Christian Thome were superb at the National Centre for Early Music in York last night....  We were all captivated.

Astonishing, intense and so versatile!

a spellbinding performance; delicious blend of Ukranian folk roots & experimental
Highly imaginative, innovative & expressive. Not to be missed!

"Emotionally poweful" (review from Ukrainian London)

Quite an experience! Totally captivating... you got to see this!

I still reeling from the great music on Thursday -fantastic.

Mariana Sadovska & Christian Thome gave us complex, involving music. Shame more people weren't there - Bury you missed a treat.

The London gig by Mariana Sadovska @makingtracks_uk was truly magical.

A unique talent!

"a kooky character, juggling impish inclusivity with terrifying vocal intensity." (review from Songlines magazine)

Ideal for lovers of folk, world & contemporary - the 3 genres are expertly woven together.

The show was fantastic!

Mariana Sadovska & Christian Thome were superb in York last night. Mariana's passionate vocal and harmonium interpretations of Ukrainian migrant chants, ancient spring invocations and folk tales were stunning. Christian's electronica and percussion loop station created an amazingly dynamic accompaniment, including fantastic use of an E-bow! We were all captivated.

I had such a nice evening listening to your beautiful music yesterday.

Standing ovation for Mariana Sadovska & Christian Thome @brightondome! 

Photo: Steve Sweet / EleventhLight

What the audience says: Trio Da Kali

Stunning, wondrous show tonight. Enchanting. Thank you SO much!

Trio Da Kali were superb. A modern take on traditional Mali music. See them if you can.

They were sublime!

Man, it was on of the best gigs ever! It'll power up our souls for many moons from now...

Thank you Trio de Kali for tonight for the wonderful music at Rich Mix , you were truely amazing.

The concert... was quite superb and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Last night was so beautiful.

I was at the gig last night – it was AMAZING. Really loved it!

Just got home from your STUNNING show at the Pontadarwe Arts Centre. Thank you very much for a completely wonderful evening. We were transported, enchanted and left on cloud 9. Tomorrow I will take your CD into the Studio and start new sculpture from it. warmest wishes for your Tour.

We were transported to a better place too.

You were amazing tonight! Thank you

It was wonderful. Blown away by the Ngoni more than anything and almost a full house - really loved them.

Wonderful show at The Stables MK tonight. Great vocals and some virtuoso playing, particularly the balafon. Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, it did...and Take Five thrown in for good measure. That second balafon made the music very interesting.

Felt so privileged to attend @TrioDaKali's concert in York last night! Perfect treat!

The show last night was beautiful – the audience totally loved it and we are very glad to have another successful Making Tracks event under our belts.

Fabulous response to Trio da Kali - hypnotic & exhilarating performance @yorkearlymusic thank you.

Vous avez joue avec tant de passion ce soir! Merci :)

Lovely atmosphere at TrioDaKali's show at @brightdome last night.

Wonderful night in York - thank you!! Please come back soon!

What an excellent performance at the Stables last night. Truely amazing.

Merci beaucoup pour une superbe concert de ce soir au Le Apex.

Amazing amazing concert with TrioDaKali @CambJunction last night!! Go see them!

What an amazing, enchanting and fantastic performance. Spell- binding and wonderful.

Thank you TrioDaKali @makingtracks_uk for a fantastic show tonight. Catch them on their tour if you can.

Fabulous! Loved the gig and loving the EP too!

Wonderful show with TrioDaKali in Bristol tonight.

Beautiful night at The Sage with Trio Da Kali. Thank you.

These guys (and girl) were just so beautiful. Very touching.

Beautiful music - very touching indeed.

amazing night

perfect balance

Great gig last night, thank you!

I am captivated by your music, keep up the good work

superb!

One does so like a firmly struck balafon.

Just lovely music tonight @TheApexVenue from TrioDaKali!

TrioDaKali EP launch @RichMixLondon finishing off the week very nicely!

Photo: Sebastian Schutyser / Aga Khan Music Initiative

What the audience says: Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna

Pascuala Ilabaca & Miguel Razzouk at Rich Mix London. Photo by Ingrid Guyon.

an experience of pure happiness and elation!

Pascuala Ilabaca sings with her whole face, and makes music with her whole body

The best gig @GatesheadOTH @sage_gateshead this year with Pascuala Ilabaca & Faun.

Fantastic night in York!! Thank you so much - please come back next year ! :)

Absolutely brilliant gig tonight at Rich Mix, vibrant and full of joy, I loved it.

She really is incredible! A whirlwind of energy and one of the most engaging performers I have ever seen.

Fabulous concert in Cambridge last night! A lot of very happy people. Muchisimas gracias.

Pascuala and Fauna present a complete performance that is in itself a kind of art form. So slick in their synchronicity, and able to change the mood and style within the space of a beat, they are truly exciting to watch and hear.  

Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna @RichMixLondon - absolutely adorable and brilliant - see them if you get a chance!

I love their energy and enthusiasm, brilliant musicians, and she has the star quality to take them further, great tracks, like the punky tracks as well, - chile punk  now that's a new new on me !

...  listening to her records did not prepare me in the slightest for the energy, talent and seduction that poured from the musicians when on stage.

A star in the making : I absolutely loved Pascuala Ilabaca at @RichMixLondon. Don't miss her @makingtracks_uk tour! 

Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna created an experience of pure happiness and elation, and I very much urge all music-lovers to seek out future performances to encounter Pascuala’s remarkable music.

Pascuala Ilabaca: Amazing 1st half at @RichMixLondon, can't wait for part 2!! 

Just been to see Pascuala @RichMixLondon - amazing, jaw dropping Kate Bush like.

Escuchar a Pascuala Ilabaca en el @RichMixLondon no tiene precio! 

What a great concert!!!!

Cigdem Aslan: What the audience says

Sublime music in Gateshead on Saturday. The whole show was utterly entrancing. Thank you very much indeed!

Superb concert last night in Bristol. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

Thank you for a wonderful night in York - you are all amazing! Come back soon!!

Last night's gig in Gateshead was superb ... Do catch Cigdem somewhere in the last few tour days if you can get there!

@CigdemAslanSong tonight at @yorkearlymusic absolute wonderful! Especially when the audience started circle dancing!

So glad I booked tickets you were all amazing.

Thank you @makingtracks_uk @CigdemAslan @Colston_Hall for a fantastic nite of music.

Gorgeous dress. Fabbbbulous red shoes. @cigdem_aslan. Mesmerising. AMAZING all. V.classy affair! #Brighton

THANK YOU for another stunning performance. You are utterly phenomenal.

Wonderful evening at the beautiful @UnionChapelUK with literature and music from Anatolia!

Fabulous.

Fantastic!

Great to see you and the band in Manchester tonight, unbowed by a fantastically restrained audience.

This was amazing.

Wonderful rebetika! talented musicians!

a lovely evening of music and literature 

@CigdemAslan @makingtracks_uk @sage_gateshead τέλεια βραδιά!! Thanks for the beautiful melodies... 

What a lovely gig … thank you so much. I hope the band enjoyed it was much as well all did. There was lots of great feedback from the audience.

I was there... it was amazing.

Enjoyed listening to Cigdem Aslan and her band last night at RNCM. Beautiful music by a beautiful bunch of musicians!

Cigdem Aslan & Ensemble at Brighton Dome

What the audience says: DEBASHISH BHATTACHARYA & Calcutta Chronicles

Fabulous concert at WiltshireMusicCentre: India meets jazz meets Tagore meets folk rock!

Debashish Bhattacharya blew my mind last night. Fusion of influences was clear. Great talent on stage.

Immersive, intense and powerful.

Bhattacharya's greatest asset is soul. (TimeOut London)

Immediately warm and absorbing.

The musicianship was outstanding. Your compositions were a breath of fresh air and a joy to listen to from start to finish(...) seeing your show has refreshed my inspiration and made me realise why I love music again.

Dizzying ragas sent the audience home richer.

Magic!

[They] were absolutely burning - really on form. Catch them on the rest of this tour if you can, you won't be disappointed.

Fantastic show enjoyed by the entire audience. Debashish is a genius and a true gentleman.

Wowzers, Debashish Bhattacharya and his gang at Colston Hall were amazing this evening. Best £12 I ever did spend!

Stunning performance tonight, thank you for sharing your music with us! 

Wonderful concert at Colston Hall last night, thank you so much. 

Thanks to #Debashish and #Makingtracks for great show last night 

Magic last night! 

Great night guaranteed.

Bhattacharya had charmed the audience equally with his chatty stage manner and comic as well as musical timing. - See more at: http://www.localsecrets.com/ezine.cfm?ezineid=4338~calcutta-musical-journey+gigs-and-nightlife#sthash.1cdgK0tX.dpuf

Bhattacharya charmed the audience equally with his chatty stage manner and comic as well as musical timing. (Local Secrets)

Bhattacharya had charmed the audience equally with his chatty stage manner and comic as well as musical timing - See more at: http://www.localsecrets.com/ezine.cfm?ezineid=4338~calcutta-musical-journey+gigs-and-nightlife#sthash.1cdgK0tX.dpuf

Bhattacharya had charmed the audience equally with his chatty stage manner and comic as well as musical timing - See more at: http://www.localsecrets.com/ezine.cfm?ezineid=4338~calcutta-musical-journey+gigs-and-nightlife#sthash.1cdgK0tX.dpuf

Bhattacharya had charmed the audience equally with his chatty stage manner and comic as well as musical timing. - See more at: http://www.localsecrets.com/ezine.cfm?ezineid=4338~calcutta-musical-journey+gigs-and-nightlife#sthash.1cdgK0tX.dpuf

What the audience says: Mokoomba!

Mokoomba are sounding amazing tonight @yorkearlymusic! People are up and dancing

Phenomenal evening @CambJunction Mokoomba were bursting full of creativity & artistry which belies their tender years. #legendsinthemaking

Mokoomba were incredible as usual at RichMixLondon tonight. Big love!

The most amazing night [with] Mokoomba. Never seen so many happy people in one room.

Mokoomba made me smile and dance all night at RichMix tonight. You really are one of the best live acts around at the moment.

The Sage Gateshead wove its magic again last night - STUNNING gig in Hall 2 - joyous music, people of all ages, shapes and colour dancing...

Still feeling full of energy after a fantastic night dancing to Mokoomba @CambJunction - they never disappoint!

Fantastic night with Mokoomba in York - we danced the night away Be sure to catch them in Bury tonight!!

You were awesome in London...totally coming to check you out in Brighton too!

Amazing night thanks for the dancing and the fire. That's some voice you got there. Loved it. 

Man... Mokoomba were so good. If you get the chance go see them while they're in the country.

Guys, that gig was up there with the best nights of African dance music I have ever enjoyed - you have absolutely cracked it, and the next album will prove it!

Great to see Mokoomba in York tonight - love those Zimbabwe rhythms!!

AMAZING gig by Mokoomba tonight at RichMix London - boogieing my socks off! :-) incredible musicianship, tight harmonies and slick moves!

Fantastic performance from Mokoomba tonight - great crowd and fun dancing! Amazing, go see them!

These guys are just so excellent. I had the best time ever. Thanks so much for making me happy.

Enjoyed the wonderful Mokoomba this evening at RichMixLondon! Great live music.

What a great night at RichMix w/ Mokoomba, freshest band from Zimbabwe - incredible rhythms, voices to fill a desert, energy to burst.

Amazing Mokoomba loved every moment.

Thanks to @Mokoomba for bringing music and camaraderie to @CambJunction last night!

Now on stage Mokoomba Live at RichMix. Enjoying every minute of their Acoustic Set !!!!

Wow, a mind blowing gig from Mokoomba tonight!

Thank you to @Mokoomba for their amazing show tonight. Catch them on the last few days of their tour if you can.

Wonderful gig in Bristol last night. Even better than when you were here [last time]! Keep it up - and hope to see you here again soon.

You were amazing!!!Come back soon please!!!
 

If you haven't seen Mokoomba live pick a date here and do it. Go on do it. These boys are incredible.

Just seen Mokoomba at the Sage - words cannot express how boss they are.

An x'lent nite of African music @LighthousePoole particularly encore with funde'ish drum.

You guys were awesome at the Sage tonight, please come again soon.

Mokoomba are sounding amazing tonight @yorkearlymusic! People are up and dancing.

My first event @sage_gateshead and what a cracker!!! Wonderful sound & operformance by Mokoomba.

Had the privilege of watching Mokoomba today, they were tight, disciplined and great musicians, enjoyed myself and Trust Samende was killin! loved the guitar and bass tune.....crazy!!

Great night of Zimbabwean rhythms and energy from Mokoomba at @CambJunction tonight...check them out....

Mokoomba rocked the Rich Mix tonight...niiiice!

Had a fantastic time @sage_gateshead last night.

Seriously good music!

Exceptional presence and invigorating talent...

Mokoomba played an excellent set at Rich Mix last night.

Amazing show from Mokoomba last night in Pontardawe. X

This is the third time we've been to see you! Are you going to sing our favourite a capella song on Saturday night?? Would be brilliant if you could even if it does make us cry!!! See you Saturday!

Great concert in Bristol.

Amazing gig last night @Colston_Hall - Mokoomba are awesome. Well worth a look.

Mokoomba were excellent on Sunday night at the Brighton studio theatre, would love to be dancing to their music right about now!

Mokoomba live at Rich Mix London. (photo: Katerina Pavlakis)

What the audience says: Ballake Sissoko Quartet

Beautiful, thrilling concert by Ballake Sissoko... Gorgeous musicianship, and a great spirit of communion.

It was superb! Balafon Fassery Diabate player stole it for me!

Thanks for a fantastic evening! Ballake Sissoko and his band have been majestic.

A real cultural delight... Sissoko Ballake & his Malian musicians. Inspired.

Amazing gorgeous music from Ballake Sissoko and his band .

Still reflecting on a magical musical evening with Ballaké Sissoko and friends... Catch them if you can.

Amazing night, thank you. The band were astonishingly good and Babani Kone with acoustic backing a delicious treat.

Beautiful, magical music! You and your quartet are virtuosos, each and every one of you. I'm still buzzing from listening and dancing to your music. Hope to see you all again.

Blows away the winter blues...

Magic music.

Amazing concert and even shook the great man's hand.

A standing ovation and really great feedback from people who really loved the show.

Had wonderful makingtracks nite with Ballake Sissoko. Go see!

Ballake Sissoko rocks!

Amazing concert at the sage Gateshead. .even met the legend. .made my year 

Rich Mix concert c'etait magnifique!!

a delight

Thank you for another stunning concert that was extremely well received by our audience.

Fabulous

I loved it, thank you.

Really enjoyed your concert in Bristol on Tuesday... Love your music!

SOOOOOOOOOOO beautiful!

What the audience says: Benjamim Taubkin & Adriano Adewale

They were just wonderful musicians, the most glorious concert (and workshop!)

A truly extraordinary demonstration of the art of musical improvisation at the highest level - what they did was simply astonishing!

Just listened to Benjamim Taubkin and Adriano Adewale perform @wiltshiremusic. Was lovely, felt as though I had been lifted & taken away. 

A wonderful, wonderful concert last night.

The improvisation between Adriano and Benjamim was extraordinary and the concert absolutely fantastic.

Amazing gig in Gateshead last night - don't miss this! Thanks Benjamin and Adriano Adewale - great to meet you.

Mesmerizing live!!...

Just had the most wonderful evening @theapexvenue with Benjamin Taubkin & Adriano Adewale.

Wonderful musica from Benjamin Taubkin here. Was great to hear him play at @sage_gateshead last night...

Loved it! Music to get lost in...

Sensacional!

Great show!

Lovely intimate concert with great musicians.

A must see show.

What the audience says: Johanna Juhola Reaktori

You so have to check out Johanna Juhola. She's on tour at the moment and it's just great music. And a great 'elf' suit.

a relentlessly enjoyable evening.

Something really special.

Finnish electro-tango in Dr Seuss costumes - brilliant!

So much fresh air from those bellows. Inspiring, congratulations to the whole band
 
We had such a great time last night. There was so much energy and passion emanating from you all... thanks for coming to us .

What the Audience Said: Yiddish Twist Orchestra

What a brilliant band - great feeling, exciting rhythms and an enormous sense of fun.

Excellent gig last night in Poole. Great musicians, with humour and a twist..... Thank you.

You know you've seen @yiddishtwist orchestra when you come away with a bagel and a big smile.

so glad we found you .... how did we dance without you?

Sometimes you get to see music that stops you in your tracks and shows you another whole world - thanks for the great music and sharing this tour's last gig with us ... we want more - you heard it last night!

What the audience said: Melingo

Great performance in Bristol last night. Passionate & intense.

Wonderful, theatrical night with Melingo.

Just seen one of the best live shows in a long time - the utterly brilliant, mesmerising Melingo.

Last time I saw Melingo was in a theatre in Sevila. You can take the man out of the theatre but you can't take the theatre out of the man. Liking Melingo at mac.

Melingo live in London. Photo by Micha Theiner.

What the audience said: Krar Collective

Get to see this band if you can! They are brilliant - and don't forget your dancing feet - they had the whole audience up and dancing at The Sage Gateshead on Sunday night.

We had a brilliant time last night. Come back to York soon!

Wonderful night in Bristol tonight. Thank you all.

It was an amazing transformation: 8 PM a grumpy group of people whinge-ing for seats, 10 PM the venue alive with movement, dance and music.

The instrumentation might be minimal, however the sound is anything but.  (...) trance-like, quivering and intense.

Loving @KrarCollective @mac_birmingham tonight. So hot!

Thankyou all so much for such a wonderful night out... I hope you can come back again soon!!! :)

Fantastic show by Krar Collective last night.

Brilliant gig at the Sage tonight, you have so much energy!! Thank you, and enjoy the rest of your tour :)