At St John's Church Leytonstone London E11 1HH Doors open 7.00pm concert starts 8.00pm bar available.

“Possessing one of the most distinctive voices in the world, Maria mixes Romanian dirges with Fado, Rembetika, blues and improvisation, in creating a music that is pure, deeply emotional and goes straight to the heart.” John Zorn

A rebel soul, Maria Răducanu grew up listening to Billie Holiday, Betty Carter and Nat King Cole, wishing that someday she would sing Coltrane’s compositions with Keith Jarrett’s imagination and expressiveness. She brings a free spirit to the best songs from around the world - especially those suited to the female voice. Her interpretation of heart-stoppingly beautiful Romanian tradition such as the classic Foaie Verde confirm her as a modern-day Maria Tănase, and she adds fado and Balkan folklore, lullabies and Russian romances, Sephardic standards, tangos and bossa, flowing together into an all-encompassing, utterly-captivating sound-world.

Maria Răducanu, vocal, guitar
Nik Meinhold, piano
Krister Jonsson, guitar
Chris Dahlgren, double bass
Michael Griener, drums

The concert takes place in the lovely St John's Church in Leytonstone (just 3 minutes' walk from the Central Line underground station) which is set up with a great sound system for the Music Halls project and is an official part of EFG London Jazz Festival. A bar is available in the church.

*Our concessions ticket category applies to those that are unwaged, disabled, children 12-18 years and seniors (60+). Children under 12 come free. Proof of concession status may be asked at the door of the event. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult

This concert is part of EUROPALIA ARTS FESTIVAL ROMANIA. Talent, Inspiration, and Beautiful Energy! The London concerts are produced by Kazum in partnership with EUROPALIA Arts Festival and the Romanian Cultural Institute.

30 October Ada Milea and Balanescu Quartet (contemporary) 7 November Daniel Ciobanu (classical) 20 November Fanfare Ciocarlia & Taraf de Impex (folk, jazz, Gypsy) 22 November Maria Raducanu (jazz song) 6 December Alex Simu Quintet (jazz)