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Carnival Classics Come Alive At The Barbican

Nu Civilisation Orchestra joined Rampage Sound System at the Barbican on Friday 20th June to reimagine Carnival Classics, celebrating three decades of the iconic tracks that have shaped the sound of Notting Hill Carnival. Featuring a 30-piece orchestra and many of the original artists, this concert brought to life the iconic sounds of Soca, Dancehall,…Read more Carnival Classics Come Alive At The Barbican

Nu Civilisation Orchestra and CLOD Ensemble transform the Barbican stage for acclaimed performance of The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady

The reviews are in! Nu Civilisation Orchestra once again partnered with dance company Clod Ensemble for a reprise of their performance of Charles Mingus’ magnum opus Black Saint and the Sinner Lady for three nights in the Barbican Theatre from 19th to 21st of September. This ground-breaking production saw the Barbican Theatre transformed into a vibrant cabaret venue with the audience joining the…Read more Nu Civilisation Orchestra and CLOD Ensemble transform the Barbican stage for acclaimed performance of The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady

REVIEW: Nu Civilisation Orchestra join Brazilian maestro Arthur Verocai for unique concert at the Barbican

An 'almost lost' album sees its UK live premier after 30 years. There was no time to catch our breath after the Chaka Khan concert – just five days later, on Friday 28 June, Nu Civilisation Orchestra were back on stage, this time performing with Brazilian composer Arthur Verocai at the Barbican. Verocai was performing his eponymous 1972 album…Read more REVIEW: Nu Civilisation Orchestra join Brazilian maestro Arthur Verocai for unique concert at the Barbican

Nu Civilisation Orchestra joins Brazilian legend Arthur Verocai for special Barbican performance

NCO to accompany Brazilian legend Arthur Verocai as he performs his seminal 1972 album for the first time in the UK at the Barbican, London on 28 June 2024. Abandoning a traditional path to dedicate himself entirely to music, Arthur Verocai‘s unique career started with inspiration from the musical landscape of Rio de Janeiro.  Blending together samba,…Read more Nu Civilisation Orchestra joins Brazilian legend Arthur Verocai for special Barbican performance