Folk Britannia: Into the Mystic

London, UK – As part of Folk Britannia, Into the Mystic presents Vashti Bunyan, Bert Jansch, Mike Heron, Adem & King Creosote. the concert
will be held February 4th, 2006, at 19:30 at
Barbican Hall.

A resurgence of interest in the psychedelic, mystical, neo-folk of the late 60s
and early 70s, pioneered by artists such as Pentangle, Incredible String Band
and Vashti Bunyan, has influenced a whole new generation of artists today. This concert explores those links featuring several seminal artists, including a
very rare appearance from mythical singer Vashti Bunyan who has recently
released her second album

Lookaftering
a mere 36 years after her cult
classic

Just Another Diamond Day
.

The evening also features celebrated guitarist Bert Jansch and Incredible String
Band frontman Mike Heron. Joining the veterans are a host of contemporaries
including Adem, King Creosote.

Produced by the Barbican in association with Eat Your Own Ears and BBC Four.

Author: World Music Central News Room

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