Jaliya

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Jaliya (2010)

b cl, 2 perc, pno, vla, db

Duration: 6 minutes

Jaliya meaning ‘music of the Jalis’, refers to the hereditary musicians, or ‘jalis’, of north west Africa whose vocal and instrumental music inspired the present work. The score of Jaliya combines elements of the ‘kora’ (African harp) technique and the Islamic influenced vocal characteristics with traditional African drumming patterns.

First performed by Sound Affairs at Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen on 14 October 2010
with David Jean-Baptiste (bass clarinet), Sacha Johnson (percussion), Jonathan Helm (percussion), Semra Kurutaç (piano), Niamh Ferris (viola) and Ashley John Long (double bass) and Seckou Keita (kora)

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Performances

14.10.10	CARMARTHEN	Lyric Theatre
15.10.10	CARDIFF	University Concert Hall
16.10.10	SWANSEA	Taliesin Arts Centre
20.10.10	MOLD	Clwyd Theatr Cymru
21.10.10	PWLLHELI	Neuadd Dwyfor
22.10.10	HOLYHEAD	Ucheldre Centre
25.10.10	LONDON	Southbank Centre, Purcell Room
27.10.10	MALVERN	Theatres
28.10.10	BROMSGROVE	Artrix
30.10.10	COLCHESTER	Lakeside Theatre

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