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Traveling from the streets of Havana to the stage of the world’s concert halls, a night filled with enchanting rhythms and timeless narratives that have touched hearts all over the world…The Buena Vista All Stars, featuring Ibrahim Ferrer Jr. and other renowned Cuban musicians, bring the essence of Afro-Cuban nostalgia to life with their show “Una Noche En La Habana” (One Night in Havana).

This performance transports audiences from the streets of Havana to global concert stages, blending tradition with innovation through enchanting rhythms and cultural narratives. The tour includes classics like “Chan Chan” and “Dos Gardenias” alongside new tracks from their upcoming album, set for release in May 2024.

The Buena Vista All Stars offer an unforgettable musical experience that celebrates and preserves Cuba’s rich musical heritage.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

At 60 years of age and with a career spanning almost 50 years, Amadou & Mariam have established themselves as the ultimate ambassadors of Afro pop.

Their upcoming album “La Vie Est Belle”, slated for release in the fall, brings together exclusive material and essential songs. This greatest hits record will capture the last twenty years of the duo’s career. It will feature highlights from “Dimanche à Bamako” – the album that propelled Amadou & Mariam into pop stardom which turns 20 this year.

In those 20 years, Amadou & Mariam enjoyed international success, collaborated with some of the world’s greatest names (Damon Albarn of Blur, Santigold, Scissor Sisters, Theophilus London, Amp Fiddler…) and toured the world’s largest festivals. Over the course of their career, Amadou & Mariam took the Malian blues that made them a household name and opened it up to rock, hip-hop and disco influences, spreading their Afropop message and joie de vivre.

“We’ve always dreamed of tearing down walls and opening people’s ears to new sounds so the whole world can discover and appreciate Malian music.”

Amadou & Mariam

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

STRICTLY OVER 18s

Quarter Block Party returns to The Green Room at Cork Opera House in 2023.

Craic Boi Mental – rapper, producer and activist from Cork City, with a knack for lo-fi production and an innate ear for an inescapable hook. His relentless work ethic and deeply idiosyncratic style have built him a Cult following worldwide. Now he’s fresh off the back of his sold Out US tour & looking forward to performing once again for his Irish fans.

Raja Baal is the alternative hip hop project of Cork-based artist/producer Brendan Fennessy. The project came into being when Fennessy sent stream-of-consciousness drum recordings to friends with the single instruction to record whatever they wanted on top. The results were a striking palette of fuzzy, blown-out funk, baroque pop, jazz, afrobeat and psychedelic soul. Fennessy’s vocal approach alternates between rapping, singing and spoken word, with lyrics that set out to deconstruct the limiting security blanket of coolness which often surrounds male artists/bands – instead pushing toward presenting a bright, connective and inviting energy.

STRICTLY OVER 18s

Quarter Block Party returns to The Green Room at Cork Opera House in 2023.

Róis (Rose Connolly) is a composer, performer and multi-instrumentalist, from County Fermanagh. Her body of work includes ensemble, large-scale and small-scale works, solo pieces, electronic solo/ensemble pieces and short film/multimedia works also. Her unique sound is an idiosyncratic combination of modernist and contemporary music with inflections of Irish traditional music, folk and
Jazz. Rose maintains a busy performance schedule in Ireland, performing with an array of professional musicians in both Jazz, traditional and classical contexts.

His Father’s Voice are a four piece outfit from Limerick City. The band effortlessly blur the lines between new wave, post-punk and shoegaze through soaring melodies, unflinching guitars and moody muscular rhythms. Broodingly introspective yet danceable, the band is in constant negotiation with a well-yielded tension as shown in their debut EP ‘Context and Perspective’ and follow-up single
‘In the Shade’. These releases garnered a new found reputation which led to a number of opportunities; including a set on the Rankin’s Wood stage at Electric Picnic 2019 and support slots with high-profile acts such as Viagra Boys and Cherry Glazerr.