About
“Mariam and Alya come from different but overlapping disciplines. After growing up as a classically trained pianist, Mariam has built a reputation over time as a prolific turntablist, DJ and improvisor, never shying away from interdisciplinary and experimental projects. Alya meanwhile is a British-Iraqi soprano, but has spent the last few years integrating improvisational techniques, microtonal ideas and Eastern influences in her music. Together their dexterous lungs and nimble fingers birth forms that dance in and out of each other: shifting, soaring, dipping, diving, but never sitting still.” From Cafe Oto website.Alongside this we have only the second ever in real life performance from This Friend Ship Is Sailing which features Maggie Nicols alongside Odie Ji Ghast on vocals, Sam Andreae on saxophone and electronics and David Birchall on guitar. The groups debut release on Beartown Records was described by Free Jazz blog as, “great… both sessions feel like long stories that follow a thread… One the best albums I’ve heard in a while”
The group first ever in real life performance at Cafe Oto in London was reviewed in the Wire by Jo Hutton,
“The effortless freedom of a child’s voice stops the band with an emphatic funky “huh”. This moment sums up the essence of Maggie Nicols magic: everyone is welcome. All her work is a gathering of disparate souls where everyone excellent is assumed.”
Event design
Ascension model - design
This performance gave us the model for running an afternoon gig where everyone is welcome and everyones excellence is assumed! Our idea is for the gig to be inclusive and child friendly but still focused on experimental musical performance. As such we will have a sound drawing workshop running throughout the performances in the church with artist Naomi Kendrick for young and old to get involved with! Children come in for free with an adult with a ticket.
Time
2-5pm is the time line for this event.
Venues
Ascension church: Ascension Church, 282 Stretford Rd, Manchester M15 5TQ
There is also a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and healthy snacks for kids available.
The venue is completely accessible and has a baby change and accessible toilets.
https://ascensionchurchhulme.co.uk/
Tickets
General Ticket £10
Unwaged/Student/etc £7
+offer+ if you buy a ticket and bring a friend with you who has never been to a Curious Ear show then they can pay half price entry on the door!
October
1st October Eddie Prevost/Richard Scott/Silvian Schmidt/Tapiwa Svosve + David Birchall/THF Drenching/Lawrence Dunn/Richard Harrison/Michael Perrett/@ St. Margaret’s Church, Manchester
26th October Lee Patterson/Samo Kutin + Curious Ear band@ Ascension Church, Hulme, Manchester
November
26th November Ryoko Akama/Clara De Asis + Ikbal Lubys @ Ascension Church, Hulme, Manchester
December
9th December Phil Durrant/Gaudenz Badrutt + Richard Harrison/David Birchall duos + 4tet @ St Margaret’s Church, Whalley Range, Manchester
Disclaimer
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Web and social media
Web site
https://twitter.com/Curious_Ear_MCR
Disclaimer
Neither the artists,the venue, the event host or promoter posted the event details to this feature. Please check that the details listed are true (eg venue, date and start time) before traveling to the event. To verify the information presented visit the host website or the event facebook page.