MOONAH ARTS CENTRE: Alma Da Vida

Moonah Arts Centre’s Friday Night Concert Series
Friday July 27

The Spanish fusion trio, Alma Da Vida will perform a tappas of tasty tunes at the popular Moonah Arts Centre Friday night concert series on July 27.

Alma da Vida is; Paul Gerard on flamenco guitar, Nigel Hope on 5 string bass and Jules Witek on percussion. The music Alma Da Vida plays is an extension of Paul’s flamenco moving into the world of jazz. ‘World music/ Spanish/Jazz fusion’ is how the trio describes their unique sound.

The trio was formed after Paul returned to Tasmania in June 2009 after living and studying in Europe for two years. While living in Europe, Paul was heavily submerged in the flamenco scene working on new techniques styles and modern forms of this art. Paul started to explore expanding the dynamics of his music when moved into the jazz ensemble format. Spanish music is all about rhythm, and when he started talking to Nigel Hope and Jules Witek, they realized the opportunities for innovation were endless.

The trio took shape and began to arrange music borrowing from Spanish classical, Flamenco, and Latin music and rhythms. It is not uncommon for an Alma Da Vida piece to start in Spain, move into Latin America and end up rhythmically in Africa. The trio works off each other’s talents and the music follows the mood of the improvisation and spontaneity of that performance. It is exciting music played by three musicians who have mastered their instruments.

Alma Da Vida offers the audience a moving musical experience that keeps everyone, musician and audience alike, pinned to the edge of their seats.

Alma Da Vida
Where: Moonah Arts Centre, 65 Hopkins St. Moonah
When: Friday 27 July
Times: Doors open from 7pm for a 7:30pm start
Entry by Gold Coin Donation
Michael McLaughlin, Community Cultural Development Officer, Glenorchy City Council