“VRi are not just three stunning musicians; they summon up a magic chemistry that is absolutely bewildering, mesmerising and thoroughly addictive." Mick Tems , Folk Wales
Dulwich Folk are delighted to be able to give South London the chance to hear the magnificent and unforgettable VRI . VRI are Jordan Price Williams (cello, vocals), Aneurin Jones (violin, vocals) and Patrick Rimes (viola, violin and vocals). They draw their creative inspiration from the incredible story of the oppression of Wales’ traditional music by the Methodist chapels of the 18th and 19th centuries and the suppression of the Welsh language. .
VRï’s music takes hold of the remaining strands of tradition and the music subsumed by the chapels, adds to themby discovering long lost tunes and songs and blending them into a joyous celebration of Welsh identity, sung in the Welsh language, combining the energy of a rowdy pub session with the style and finesse of the Viennese string quartet.
All three members of the band are crossover musicians . They are all members of 20 strong Pentevig known for their mash-ups of Welsh folk and rock, funk, rap and electro; VRi have also represented Wales at the Last Night of the Proms .
Don't miss the chance of seeing VRI in a small acoustic venue . This will be a magical evening.
