Last night saw the first in what will hopefully be a number of events celebrating the diverse cultures on Tyneside. it was a very well attended event with over 40 people in attendance. The event was set up to celebrate the local Northumbrian traditions and those which have come afterwards from Ireland and more recently from the local Roma community.
After a couple of local songs from myself, Chris Ormston very ably entertained us all with a set of traditional Northumbrian tunes on the wonderful Northumbrian small pipes. We were then treated to a number of Irish tunes excellently played by Tony Corcoran and players at the Irish Centre. The grand finale was provided by a young group of Roma musicians from Newcastle introduced by Nicu Ion, who played superbly in their own tradition and in the genre of jazz as well and brought the house down.
All in all it was an excellent night, which was enjoyed by all who attended and a night which proved that we have much to celebrate in terms of our traditions on Tyneside.
After a couple of local songs from myself, Chris Ormston very ably entertained us all with a set of traditional Northumbrian tunes on the wonderful Northumbrian small pipes. We were then treated to a number of Irish tunes excellently played by Tony Corcoran and players at the Irish Centre. The grand finale was provided by a young group of Roma musicians from Newcastle introduced by Nicu Ion, who played superbly in their own tradition and in the genre of jazz as well and brought the house down.
All in all it was an excellent night, which was enjoyed by all who attended and a night which proved that we have much to celebrate in terms of our traditions on Tyneside.
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