Making their much-anticipated debut at the Wesley Centre in Maltby on Friday 14th November are Ranagri, the award-winning four-piece folk band from Ireland and England.
Ranagri are Dónal Rogers, a prolific songwriter and producer, who has joined forces with the exceptional talents of renowned flautist Eliza Marshall, harpist Eleanor Dunsdon and percussionist Jordan Murray. Together, they create a fresh and modern sonic landscape within the folk genre, captivating audiences both domestically and internationally. They are an energetic festival band yet equally at home with their more intimate writing and thought-provoking lyrics.
With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp and electric harp, bodhrán and drums, they produce a sound that is both mesmerising and unforgettable.
They are just as likely to make you dance as they are to make you smile or shed a tear – passionately delving into current world topics, playing with politics and creating uplifting music set to lyrics of great depth.
The band has recorded five studio albums to date. Their latest release, Tradition II, received critical acclaim upon its release in July 2022, with Folk Radio UK placing the album in their top ten albums of 2022 – cementing the band’s status as one of the most exciting and innovative folk groups in the UK today.
Previous critically acclaimed albums, Playing for Luck, Fort of the Hare and The Great Irish Songbook (with pop legend Tony Christie), were recorded at the Grammy Award-winning Stockfisch Records label. The band’s third album, Voices, was recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios and, along with the album Tradition, was released on GoatsKin Records.
Ranagri have established themselves as a standout act, drawing crowds from around the world with their captivating live performances and exceptional musicianship. They have performed at some of the most prestigious venues and festivals across the UK and Europe, including Cambridge Folk Festival, Bloom Festival (Dublin), Montelago Festival (Italy), Towersey Festival, a headline slot at Costa Festival Ibiza 2023, Birmingham Symphony Hall, the Union Chapel, Kings Place London, along with regular tours of Scotland and Europe.
Tickets are £18.00 and available from the Wesley Centre reception on 01709 811118 or online (booking fee applies) at http://www.wegottickets.com.