Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Songlines Encounters 2022: Gallery of Stars

This year's Songlines Encounters Festival, captured in pictures via the photographic lens of Miguel Santos

Liraz @ Songlines Encounters Festival, Kings Place, London, UK Photo By Miguel Santos DSC 7914

Liraz lights up Kings Place's Hall Two on May 19 ©Miguel Santos

The Songlines Encounters Festival recently made its return to London’s Kings Place for a week of excellent music and on hand throughout was photographer Miguel Santos, who documented the event (see his work below).

Yorkston/Thorne/Ghatak kicked off proceedings, introducing many to singer Ranjana Ghatak, and top-notch vocalists were the name of the game, including Julie Fowlis with Brìghde Chaimbeul & Aidan O’Rourke; Liraz; Marja Mortensson; the London African Gospel Choir and French sextet San Salvador, who finally got to perform their knock-out show originally scheduled for 2020!

There were sublime instrumental showcases including Ethio-jazzer Hailu Mergia, Poland’s VOLOSI, Hungary’s legendary Muzsikás and Syrian qanun player Maya Youssef.