Band On The Wall offer a night of free afrobeat fusion this month with a visit from Haitian singer-songwriter Wesley. Winner of the 2019 JUNO award for World Music album of the Year, Wesley Louissaint is natural showman, combining afrobeat groove with rock and Haitian rara. Wesli’s first musical experience came in a gospel choir at his local church, soon adopting the guitar as his main instrument, with a strung oil-can becoming his first guitar. A keen collaborator, whether performing acoustic or with his big band, Wesli consistently delivers a rich, festive and uniquely engaging sound. His work delivers a message of hope and happiness amongst frustration and sorrow, keeping sight of his musical background whilst adapting to new contemporary arrangements.
Wed 19 Jun, Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street, M4 5JZ. Tel: 0161 834 1786, 7.30pm, FREE, www.bandonthewall.org
- Words:
- Rich Holmes
- Published on:
- Tue 16 Apr 2019
