The International Institute presents David Burnett and his friends in an American folk music concert inspired by the figure of the outlaw: a character with character in the face of difficulties, independent and defiant. David Burnett and his band offer a program that ranges from ballads folk al blues, passing through primitive country and bluegrass.
The figure of the “outlaw” has been a source of fascination and inspiration for many of the first musicians of folk, blues y country, as demonstrated by the number of indigenous ballads and lament songs that tell stories of crimes, fugitives and punishments. These stories fascinated greats of the blues such as Ma Rainey and Blind Lemon Jefferson and luminaries of the bluegrass and country like the Delmore Brothers and Hank Williams. Murder ballads are often the common ground between seemingly divergent musical styles.
About the interpreter:
David Burnett is a captivating new voice of modern folk, hailing from the deserts of Phoenix, Arizona. She spent much of her childhood in the southern United States and has resided in Spain for more than a decade. Her soulful songs and intricate guitar sounds evoke nostalgia and rootlessness. Often compared to legends like James Taylor, Nick Drake and Paul Simon, Burnett seamlessly blends elements of jazz, country, blues and traditional fiddle music to create a timeless and distinctive sound.
Read more: Interview in English with David Burnett on our Blog.
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