The group Lusitanian Ghosts is coming to Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club bringing with it the ancient Portuguese chordophones, or violas, and promoting the sounds of these traditional folk instruments in the 21st century. The artistic collective transforms these traditional folk violas into rock'n'roll songs, writing from a socio-political perspective about building a better world and creating music that comes from both the heart and the mind. The project blends indie songwriting with traditional Portuguese instruments such as the Beiroa, Campaniça, Braguesa, Terceirense, and Amarantina guitars—or violas, as they are known in Portugal—each with its own distinctive arrangements and string tunings. Following the release of three LP albums, the collective recorded a very special live album with the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra, combining the sound of ancient folk instruments with the grandeur of a symphony orchestra and thus continuing the spirit of musical experimentation that lies at the heart of the project.
Musicians: Neil Leyton - vocals Mikael "Ghost" Lundin - vocals, Viola Amarantina ToZé "RAIA" Bexiga - backing vocals, Viola Campaniça Janne Olsson - bass Johnny Sousa - drums
Music genre: indie/etno fusion
The Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club is open from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm. Live music commences at 8.00 pm.
Sponsor:
Lusitanian Ghosts. Foto: arhiv izvajalca
Tickets
Admission: €11.00
Ticket sales: sale points at the Ljubljana Castle, Hostel Celica reception, the lower funicular station, www.ljubljanskigrad.si and all www.mojekarte.si sales points (including Petrol service stations, Kompas offices through Slovenia etc.). More info: 01 306 42 93 or info-center@ljubljanskigrad.si.
On the day of the concert, tickets can be purchased at the Entrance Pavilion and the lower funicular station until 8.45 pm. The concert ticket includes a return journey on the funicular, which operates until 11.00 pm on the day of the concert.
