Sunday 25th January 2009, 8.30pm
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Robert Burns never went to Jamaica – but he would have done, if the 1786 Kilmarnock Edition of his poems, published to pay for his one-way passage, hadn’t become a bestseller. In tribute to this turning-point in his career, and the many themes his work shares with Jamaican music, we celebrate this 250th Burns Night with a unique mini-carnival of Scottish and reggae sounds, sights and tastes.
Arriving direct from Kingston are Sly & Robbie, the legendary rhythm/production team who’ve presided over Jamaican music since 1975, and their Taxi Gang band. Alongside lovers-rock artist Bitty McLean the Riddim Twins’ guests include Edwyn Collins and Karine Polwart, performing specially-created versions of classic Burns songs.
The night’s musical curator, Sushil K Dade, will host with his all-star Future Pilot Dub Arkestra and will perform ‘dub’ versions of music by Edwyn Collins’ iconic Glasgow group Orange Juice.
Newly-reformed folk/reggae pioneers Edward II and the Calypso Steel Band complete the bill, with Jamaican food also included.
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances Sharon Shannon is now no longer appearing in this event.
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