Presenting a live acoustic performance dedicated to the “Nueva Canción Chilena” (New Song) movement, with a focus on the songs of its main exponents, Victor Jara and Violeta Parra, featuring traditional instruments, including the charango, cuatro & guitar.

The “Nueva Canción Chilena” (New Song) movement, originated in Chile during the 60’s and 70’s founded by Violeta Parra, and Victor Jara, who was killed during the military coup of 1973 by Pinochet’s regime. Claudia & Forbes performance will be a celebration of their work, as well as that of other significant musicians associated with the movement.

Forbes Henderson and Claudia Figueroa play a wide range of music from Chile and Latin America. Forbes is an acomplished classical guitarrist with many years of experience and Claudia has played and sung with amongst others, John Williams and Working Week. Forbes and Claudia were members of Incantation for many years and hold Gold Discs from their time with the group. Incantation were renowned for their soundtrack for the film The Mission. Forbes and Claudia formed part of the standing music group for the Ballet Rambert National tour of Ghost Dances.