A Theatr Mwldan Production

With support from Gwyneth Glyn (selected dates only)

Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita are delighted to announce the release of their much-anticipated second album SOAR on 27th April 2018 on the bendigedig label. The release will be followed by a Spring UK tour in April and May with further festival dates and autumn dates due to be announced shortly.

The new album takes flight on the wings of the osprey, the magnificent bird of prey recently returned to Wales after centuries of absence, which makes its annual 3,000-mile migration from the coasts of West Africa to the estuaries of Wales, soaring like music and dreams over man-made borders, on its innate and epic journey of endurance.

Drawing deep on their own diverse traditions and transforming them with remarkable synergy, Catrin and Seckou have built a formidable reputation for extraordinary performances over the past four years. Entrancing, intricate and ethereal, this critically acclaimed and multi award-winning collaboration between two adventurous virtuoso musicians delivers a stunning exhibition of world-class musicianship and a thrilling live experience.

See individual venue websites for tickets and on-sale dates, or visit catrinfinchandseckoukeita.com for details. The tour is produced by Theatr Mwldan mwldan.co.uk, and SOAR will release on the 27th April on bendigedig, a label partnership between ARC Music Productions International Ltd and Theatr Mwldan – see bendigedig.org for further information.

Please contact Tamsin Davies for further details tamsin@mwldan.co.uk

TOUR DATES 2018

APRIL 

26          Y Tabernacl, Machynlleth, with support from Gwyneth Glyn  (tickets via mwldan.co.uk)

27          The Observatory, Dyfi Osprey Centre, Machynlleth (Benefit performance – tickets via mwldan.co.uk)

29          Hall For Cornwall, Truro    

MAY

2             Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan, with support from Gwyneth Glyn

3             St David’s Hall, Cardiff, with support from Gwyneth Glyn

4             The Stables, Milton Keynes   

12           Union Chapel, London, with support from Gwyneth Glyn 

13           Town Hall, Birmingham

15           Crucible Studio Theatre, Sheffield

17           Pontio, Bangor, with support from Gwyneth Glyn   

18           Canolfan y Celfyddydau Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea, with support from Gwyneth Glyn   

22           Bath Festival, Bath 

25           The Guildhall, Derby, with support from Gwyneth Glyn      

26           Brighton Festival, Brighton 

27           Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye

28           St Andrew's, Grinton, Swaledale Festival, North Yorkshire

JULY

15           Folk By The Oak, Hatfield House, Herts  

OCTOBER

20           Manchester Folk Festival with support from Rachael McShane and the Cartographers

30           Festival Ville des Musiques du Monde, Scéne du Canal, PARIS (75)                        

31           Espace Roudour, St Martin Des Champs, MORLAIX (29)  

NOVEMBER

2             LXR Festival, Marrakesh

14           Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth Arts Centre

15           St George's, Bristol, with support from Gwyneth Glyn and band 

16           Pontardawe Arts Centre, with support from Gwyneth Glyn and band 

17           Metronome, Nottingham

18           Metronome, Nottingham

22           Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon      

23           Galeri, Caernarfon with support from Gwyneth Glyn and band 

24           Howard Assembly Room, Leeds

25           Liverpool Philharmonic Music Rooms, Liverpool, with support from Gwyneth Glyn and band 

28           Apex, Bury St Edmunds 

29           St Paul's, Worthing         

DECEMBER 

01           Cecil Sharp House, London

02           Freshwater Memorial Hall, Isle of Wight