In League With Robots Presents Collisions 1: Babelfish and Raevennan Husbandes

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Collisions is a new live music night downstairs at The Albany, presented by In League With Robots (Cath Roberts and Dan Paton). Every last Tuesday of the month, we will host an exciting double bill of our favourite music from a range of genres. A Collisions night could combine improvised music alongside singer-songwriters, solo instrumentalists alongside groove music or folk bands with contemporary jazz.

Collisions 1 - our launch night - features two creative and exciting singers operating in different musical worlds. Whilst Babelfish, featuring the outstanding talent of Brigitte Beraha, certainly draw liberally and intuitively from the jazz tradition, there are also strong hints of British folk music and the influence of classical composers in their sensitive and evocative music. The group’s central working partnership, between Beraha and pianist Barry Green, is now one of 12 years standing, and Babelfish offer a depth of exploration and experience to be savoured and enjoyed.

Babelfish will be paired with outstanding young folk singer-songwriter Raevennan Husbandes. Based in Lowestoft, Raevennan is the winner of the Future Radio Next Big Thing 2012, and her natural, relaxed performing style and warm, engaging stage presence make her an instant hit with audiences around the country. She is a singer-songwriter of great empathy and presence and has battled back from hard times (a serious illness left her temporarily deaf and blind) with infectious positivity and enthusiasm. She has recently supported Newton Faulkner and worked with Mercury nominated folk ensemble The Unthanks. Hers is undoubtedly a star on the rise, and we’re grateful that she is able to play at our very first night at The Albany.