Zumpà

Swing into the fabulous "It's Still a Secret" on Montague road for a delicious cocktail, some nibbles and be blown away by bombastic beats, silly segues and phenomenal French um music. And lots of alliteration. Have you been feeling run down? You probably have a Vitamin S deficiency. Come to a Greshka gig for a big healthy nourishing dose of Vitamin Silly. They play music from Eastern Europe, gypsy, Balkan, klezmer – and all of it made extra silly with synthesisers, cimbaloms and singalongs. Greshka play music which sounds like the contents of Spongebob Squarepants suitcase as he sets sail for Sweden. There’s snappy sârbăs, synthonic ska and Serbian-style swing. It’s incessantly sporadic, spectacularly stupid, seldom stodgy, syllabically superfluous and unceasingly exceptionally SILLY! Be transported with Zumpà to forgotten Italian fishing villages, moonlit olive groves and a hard life under a hot sun where peasants play music to celebrate life with a fierce sense of humour. They provide the sounds and energy of folk, gypsy and Italian world music woven together to provide a truly spaghetti and meatballs experience.

Buongiorno, Saturday! Step into the vibrant sounds of Italy and beyond with the enchanting Kavisha Mazzella (from Melbourne via Perth and Ischia) and the dynamic Italian world folk ensemble, Zumpa. The afternoon festivities kick off at 1:30 PM with an open musical session featuring a mix of classic and unique Italian tunes. Get ready for a musical viaggio.

1.30pm - Italian Folk tunes session - bring an acoustic to learn classic Italian numbers 2.30pm - Zumpa is a vibrant seven-piece band rooted in Brisbane, infusing Italian folk music with fresh energy as they revisit and rejuvenate both classic and modern tunes. 3.30pm - Kavisha Mazzella AM - ARIA award winner and songbird Kavisha Mazzella original song's lyrical ingredients include humour, poetry, social justice and the spiritual. 3.30pm KAVISHA MAZZELLA

KAVISHA MAZZELLA "A power and presence that's beyond words" Colum Sands

ARIA award winner and songbird Kavisha Mazzella original song's lyrical ingredients include humour, poetry, social justice and the spiritual. Combine this prowess with the voice of an angel and you have the experience of a Kavisha concert. Singing in English and Italian, she will take you on an uplifting boundary riding journey of well-crafted stories and songs ringing with echoes of Celtic, Fado and Gypsy influences that will strike a resounding chord within.

With 8 solo albums and countless collaborations under her belt, she has sung and given vocal workshops at national music festivals such as Woodford Folk Festival and abroad.

In 2000 Kavisha was awarded Italia Nel Mondo award for her work in creating Italian Women’s Choirs " The Joys Of the Women" and "La Voce Della Luna” (The Voice Of The Moon) in Australia.

In 2011 Kavisha was awarded an Australia Day Honour for her contribution to music and Community. In October 2023 She was awarded a lifetime achievement award from Folk Alliance Australia for advocating for cultural diversity in the Australian Folk scene .

In 2023 she started a new Italian community Choir in Melbourne “Lingua Madre” open to all.

www.kavisha.com

2.30pm Zumpa

Let Zumpa whisk you away to enchanting Italian fishing villages, moonlit olive groves, and the vibrant essence of peasant life under the Mediterranean sun. Immerse yourself in their spirited fusion of folk and Italian world music, creating an authentic experience that's as rich and satisfying as a delectable plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

1.30pm Italian Tunes Session

Grab your instrument and join in with Zumpa to explore the diverse melodies of Italy. Learn classic and distinctive Italian tunes to be ready to earn your next delicious bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Sheet music will be provided for your musical adventure. Sheet music provided.

From 1.30pm to sunset bring a rug/chair and a pizza to stick in the garden's woodfired pizza oven. Music by Zumpa and friends. Donations encouraged. Everyone is welcome.

Buongiorno, Saturday! Step into the vibrant sounds of Italy and beyond with the enchanting Kavisha Mazzella (from Melbourne via Perth and Ischia) and the dynamic Italian world folk ensemble, Zumpa. The afternoon festivities kick off at 1:30 PM with an open musical session featuring a mix of classic and unique Italian tunes. Get ready for a musical viaggio. General Admission online - $20 At door - $25 Youth U18 - $10 TICKETS AT: https://events.humanitix.com/buon-ferragosto-concert-with-zumpa ZUMPA Let Zumpa whisk you away to enchanting Italian fishing villages, moonlit olive groves, and the vibrant essence of peasant life under the Mediterranean sun. Immerse yourself in their spirited fusion of folk and Italian world music, creating an authentic experience that's as rich and satisfying as a delectable plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

Welcome to Brisbane Unplugged Gigs! Door charge $10 Every Tuesday at New Farm Bowls Club 969 Brunswick St opposite New Farm Park

7.15 pm - Blackboard (3x10minute spots) 8.00 - 8.45 pm - First Act 9.00 - 9.45 pm - Zumpa So bring your instruments and your voices! The blackboard segment will be first in first served. There is a full bar and food is available at reasonable prices.