Inspired by Poet Slash Artist, Cerys Matthews curates a one-night celebration of music, lyrics and poetry
Catch a Fire is a live anthology of poetry, music and the places where they connect – curated by Cerys Matthews, hosted by Jeffrey Boakye and featuring more than a dozen acts crossing genres and generations.
Gary Crosby’s 12-piece Jazz Jamaica will be joined by Zara McFarlane for ‘Catch A Fire’, a tribute to the universal poetry of the classic Bob Marley album. Dele Sosimi brings his party-starting Afrobeat Experience to the city, while local lad Mike Garry will be joined by the Cassia String Quartet for a special performance. Young Identity celebrate the poetry of Rumi, Hafez and Faiz Ahmad Faiz – and there’ll also be live sets from Anthony Anaxagorou, Imtiaz Dharker, Inua Ellams, Adam Horovitz, Murray Lachlan Young and Helen Mort.
Tickets are limited – book yours today through the HOME box office.
Curated by Cerys Matthews
Hosted by Jeffrey Boakye
Featuring Anthony Anaxagorou | Gary Crosby’s Jazz Jamaica featuring Zara McFarlane | Imtiaz Dharker | Inua Ellams | Mike Garry & the Cassia String Quartet | Adam Horovitz | Murray Lachlan Young | Helen Mort | Dele Sosimi’s Afrobeat Experience | Young Identity: Nasima Bee, P A Bitez, Jova Guayaba, Isaiah Hull, Yorusalem Okbamichael
Commissioned and produced by Manchester International Festival.