The Fishguard and West Wales International Music Festival enters into the Latin spirit this weekend with a performance by five acclaimed musicians drawn together by a love of the tango, The London Tango Quintet. The Quintet features internationally famous, chart topping guitar virtuoso Craig Ogden, who is joined by the extraordinary accordionist, Miloš Milivojevic, described by the Times as ’a hurricane of musical invention’. The other members are pianist/composer David Gordon who regularly tours as a jazz musician, while double bassist, Richard Pryce, works with all the major orchestras and artists from Jamie Cullum to Shirley Bassey. Violinist and founder of the quintet, David Juritz, made headlines when he busked around the world for charity. The London Tango Quintet will perform at Rhosygilwen on Friday, September 3 at 7.30 pm.

Also appearing this week-end will be Kabantu who will bring their renowned world music to Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard on Saturday, September 4. The quartet band from Manchester features strings guitar and percussion and they bring a marriage of music from around the globe including vocal harmonies from South Africa, Celtic reels and Brazilian Samba. ‘Kabantu’ means ‘of the people’ - stemming from the South African philosophy of Ubuntu - “I am what I am because of who we all are” Frequent performers on radio, they made their BBC Proms debut at The Royal Albert Hall last year. Kabantu will be performing a selection of songs from their critically acclaimed debut album “Of the People” produced by Mercury nominated Garry Driver plus some new compositions.

According to Gillian Green MBE, Artistic Director of the Festival:

“Both concerts will embrace sheer joy in music from all over the globe bridging countries and cultures.

Thanks to support from Ty Cerdd, Kabantu will give two concerts which will be free of charge, in the open air. The first in the magical setting of Lower Town Quay in Fishguard at 8am on Sunday 5th September with breakfast available at Cafe on the Quay. Kabantu will then travel to St Davids to perform outside Oriel y Parc at 2pm.”

For tickets and information: www.fishguardmusicfestival.com

The Festival will resume again with the final round of concerts starting on Wednesday, September 8 and conclude on Sunday, September 12.