Chris_APA Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Orkestra del SolFri 27 August, doors 7.30pm12 + bfThe Lemon Tree LoungeFlamboyant, brassy and irresistibly euphoric - the riotous live shows of Edinburghs Orkestra del Sol are fast gaining them notoriety as Scotlands answer to the celebratory wedding bands of Eastern Europe. Blending the best of brass with the swinging sounds of New Orleans, the rolling rhythms of the Middle East or the bouncing beats of UK ska, they pack a punch and make mincemeat of musical categories. The band site influences including Balkan big names like Boban Markovic Orkestar, Mahala Rai Banda and Fanfare Ciocarlia, but also pay homage to Calypso and Mento, Brazilian Forro and Columbian Porro, plus The Specials, Tom Ze, Duke Ellington, Stephane Grapelli and Tom Waits.Magnificent The IndependentUtterly captivating SonglinesOrkestra del Sol showed just how brilliantly theyve caught the Zeitgeisttheir on-stage music-making and theatricality is irresistible The ScotsmanYou cannot take your eyes off these characters for a second, for fear of missing another hilarious interaction or quirky gesture. Three Weekswww.orkestradelsol.co.ukTickets available from Aberdeen Box Office, 01224 641122. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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