Aallotar / Redwood Tango Ensemble: Transatlantic Chamber Folk & Contemporary Tango

Aallotar’s music is an exploration of one tradition from two perspectives. Violinist/vocalist Sara Pajunen and accordionist/vocalist Teija Niku use their common musical heritage as a starting point for original chamber-folk. Together they create new sounds that reflect their differing contemporary cultures and shared roots.

Presenting a set of original compositions as well as arrangements of contemporary tango favorites, Oakland’s Redwood Tango Ensemble also joins the duo for the night.
 
FEATURING:
Aallotar
Sara Pajunen – violin, vocals
Teija Niku – accordion, vocals

Redwood Tango Ensemble
Charles Gorczynski – bandoneón
Elyse Weakley – piano
Mia Bella D’Augelli – violin
Ishtar Hernandez – violin
Anton Estaniel – cello
Daniel Fabricant – double bass
 
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Since its formation in fall 2013, Aallotar has made numerous appearances in the U.S. and performed at leading European festivals such as the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival (Finland) and Sounds of the North (Poland). Their lithe instrumentals and beautiful vocal harmonies in both Finnish and English demonstrate how gracefully traditional and contemporary folk music can speak together. With their second album, Ameriikan laulu (Nordic Notes 2018), the ensemble’s distinctive sound is even more adventurous, elegant, and profound.

Redwood Tango Ensemble is a contemporary tango sextet from Oakland, California. Led by composer and bandoneonist Charles Gorczynski, the ensemble has developed a signature style and sound within the world of tango composition, writing honest and imaginative music that challenges conventional notions of genre and musical identity. Redwood Tango Ensemble is a tango group in its lifeblood, and its sound and sensibility also reach into new music, chamber music, and modern jazz.

Learn more: Aallotar Facebook | Redwood Tango Ensemble Facebook

 
Time: 7:00pm doors / 7:30pm show
Admission: $20-25 sliding scale. Ticket availability at the door is limited and contingent on online sales.
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