Folk At The Foundling | The Rheingans Sisters
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The Foundling Museum
40 Brunswick Square London WC1N 1AZ United KingdomRefund Policy
Description
A new partnership for 2016, Folk at The Foundling brings traditional music from the British Isles and beyond to the unique surroundings of The Foundling Museum - the UK's first public art gallery and first children's charity. Explore the history of the Foundling Hospital, and soak up acoustic music in this intimate setting.
The Rheingans Sisters
The fiddle-singing duo grew up in the Peak District surrounded by traditional music and have absorbed other traditions into their music, including Scandinavian fiddle music and classical influences through training at Conservatoire Occitan, Toulouse.
Their music incorporates Northern and Southern European traditions, encompassing folk music, Rowan's songwriting skills, and Anna's talents as a composer.
'The Rheingans Sisters are delicate and skilled musicians who refresh their traditions by embellishing known themes in their own particular style, creating sounds that are recognisably grounded in the earth of folk music and song, yet flying to new destinations.' - Nancy Kerr (2015 BBC Folk Singer of the Year)
Organised by
The Nest Collective is a leading force in contemporary and cross-cultural folk music.
We bring people together to experience extraordinary music, rekindling connections with nature, tradition and community.
Founded in 2005 by Mercury-nominated artist Sam Lee, the Nest Collective began as a small gathering of music and folk lovers. Today, our vibrant annual programme includes a diverse range of music events in locations across the UK, featuring outstanding emerging and established folk, world and roots artists from across the globe.
Because we embrace and encourage connection with nature, many of our events take place outdoors in beautiful green spaces, both in cities and rural areas. We welcome an ever-growing community to our events in London and around the country.
The Nest Collective includes: