Join us for a unique performance by Japanese Ainu artist Mayunkiki and musicians from Surge Orchestra. Following a week long residency and cultural exchange, this event includes new works and re-imaginings of Mayunkiki’s music.

Surge musicians working on this project are Artistic Director and guitarist Sid Peacock, trumpeter Aaron Diaz, clarinetist Katie Stevens, drummer Tymek Jozwiak and saxophonist Xhosa Cole. These versatile musicians bring with them a wealth of experience spanning many genres across jazz and folk traditions.

Date: Friday 9 September 2022

Time: 7pm.

Location: Yorks Café, Ikon Gallery, 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham. B1 2HS.

Free. No need to book.

This project is supported by John Feeney Charitable Trust.

Musicians (clockwise): Mayunkiki. Photo credit: Hiroshi Ikeda; Sid Peacock, Surge Forward Music & Arts’ Artistic Director; Aaron Diaz; Katie Steven; Xhosa Cole & Tymek Jozwiak.