Events
Lunchtime Concerts at Symphony Hall with The River Speaks
Celebrating Sanctuary in partnership with B:Music
Celebrating Sanctuary returns in 2025 to continue our Lunchtime Concerts series. We look forward to bringing you many amazing World Music artists throughout the year. With a spectrum of local, national and international musicians, originating from around the world. We start the year with some new names to our programme that we know you will enjoy! African Reggae from Nigeria, Melodic sounds from Central & East Africa, Folk music with a Greek influence and much more to come! Stay tuned for announcements!
Thursday March 13th Time: 1-2pm
The River Speaks:
Ilias Litzos, Angus Young & John Malan (Greece / UK)
Born in Greece and based in Birmingham, Ilias Lintzos is a multi-instrumentalist, session Drummer/Percussionist, Drum Tutor and Producer. He is involved in several projects and he has performed at some of the biggest venues of the UK. He has released eight solo albums and produced several others. Folowing the release of his album Invisible Colours, his acoustic act was nominated as Best World Music Act at the B'ham Music Awards 2020.
The River Speaks
The River Speaks is a cinematic acoustic trio featuring greek multi-instrumentalist Ilias Lintzos on Tzouras & Percussions, Angus Young on Fado Guitar & Accordion and John Malan on Guitars. Creating lush soundscapes and weaving stories through acoustic melodies, this dynamic trio brings a unique blend of instrumental folk to life. All estamblished session musicians, have been working with various projects for years but their passion for exploration and creativity, combined with their love for folk music, gave birth to The River Speaks. Get ready for a musical journey where every note paints a picture and each performance is an exploration of sound.
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