In the Scots language, ‘laverock’ means ‘the skylark’, a bird whose call rings out above the open heath. Robert Burns – Scotland’s national poet (1759 – 1796) – wrote often of the wonders of nature, a backdrop to the lives of the common folk who lived in the Scotland of his time.Laverock set Burns’ poems to original melodies inspired by the traditional Scottish folk idiom, with a modern twist. Wistful airs speak to the sorrow of unrequited love, while hopeful songs celebrate the joy of companionship. Alex Smith – voice, harmonica, mandolin Joanne O’Donnell – voice, whistle, percussion Andy Upton – guitar https://laverock.bandcamp.com/album/up-in-the-morning https://laverockfolkmusic.wordpress.com/about-us-2/ Art Base, Saturday 14/11/26 20h, 20E ( reduced 15E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles, https://www.art-base.be. For reservations send to to info2@art-base.be
Laverock: Traditions of Scotland
Location: Rue des Sables, 29, 1000 Brussels
