The tribal rhythms of Dora Gola’s world music, combined with her powerful performance style, will be on show at Monroe’s Live, on Saturday, April 13, at 7pm, for an evening of electronic mastery.
The Lahinch-based, Polish born singer-songwriter, has found her niche through her passion for the Irish folk tradition and her openness to merging this with new cultures. Inspired by strong African beats and dramatic electro-pop, Gola embraces the spirit of the eclectic, with a nod to Nineties African dance, Peruvian folk and Eighties pop.
She is joined by producer, DJ and musician, Dan Astro who has a passion for both acoustic and electronic sounds.
Co-founder of Backroads Records and monthly resident on Dublin Digital Radio, Astro blends groovy beats, deep bass, and light melodies.
His hits, 'Breathe Again' and ‘Lost Years’, gained national airplay, while his headline gig at the Doolin Hedge School Festival was a mix of electronic music with guitar, fiddle and vocals.
Support is from Dan Astro’s fellow collaborator, Aoibheann Boyle, a Wicklow native who often says her heart is from Clare. It is in the west where she found her voice as a singer-songwriter. Boyle has a myriad of influences, from rocksteady, roots and ska to folk, punk, rock and blues.
Join emerging artists Dora Gola, Dan Astro with support from Aoibheann Boyle in the intimate surrounds of the Backstage venue at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 13, at 7pm.
Tickets €18 from www.monroes.ie
