Gabriel Moreno's 'Gibraltar' published by Goat Star Books with Lara Eidi and poet Ralph Dartford

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Gabriel Moreno returns to Leeds with a new book, 'Gibraltar' and new musical creations including a Leonard Cohen song/lyric never heard before which Moreno has been comissioned to put music for.
You must be there to hear it.
This event will be hosted by Editor and Translator Rafael Penas Cruz who will be reading poems too. The great musician Lara Eidi will be performing too and we shall have support by local legendary poet Ralph Dartford and hosting by poet legend Ian Duhig.

GABRIEL MORENO

GABRIEL MORENO BIO

Gabriel Moreno is Gibraltarian singer-songwriter, currently based in London. An irresistibly engaging performer, he combines a latin exuberance and passion with a rare lyrical calibre (he is also an accomplished poet, with 16 books published to date). Performing on nylon string guitar and accompanied by extremely talented musicians on violin, piano and bass creates a live experience that has been described as ”Taberna Folk” - at once both energetic and intimate, anarchic and absorbing.

Moreno has been championed by the likes of BBC 6 Music’s Cerys Matthews, with his sonorous baritone and poetical lyrics often seeing him compared to such luminary wordsmiths as Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave and Bill Callahan and receiving high praise by the underground folk press. His music has been played in BBC6 radio, all BBC local stations and is a favourite addition of many folk radios such as Strange Brew.

LARA EIDI

Lara Eidi is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter and pianist of Lebanese-Palestinian, Canadian and Greek heritage. Her work moves between music and storytelling, blending jazz, folk and intercultural influences while gently challenging ideas of “roots” and identity. Based between London and Athens, she has performed internationally, including the Royal Albert Hall, and has been described as “a captivating presence” (Jazz UK), with music that can “bring light where there is dark” (Grammy Academy Member and Artist Fiona Ross).