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  • The Swaledale Festival has a history of over 40 years bringing music and other arts to Swaledale, Wensleydale and Arkengarthdale.
  • Approximately 50% of Festival audiences come to the area on holiday from all over the UK and other parts of the world, in many cases especially for the Festival.
  • The Swaledale Festival also has a highly regarded programme of education and community events. In 2014 it was awarded the Prime Minister’s ‘Big Society Award' for its work with local schools on a music and art project over the autumn/winter of 2013-14

My Top Pick with Hannah Parnell of Two Dales Bakery: THE GANDA BOYS

  • 20 April 2024
My Top Pick with Hannah Parnell of Two Dales Bakery: THE GANDA BOYS

As soon as the Swaledale Festival programme hits my inbox, I always make a beeline for their world music concerts. I’ve loved the unique rhythms of all types of African music ever since being introduced to them as a teenager through Paul Simon’s Graceland and then by Verity Sharpe’s excellent Late Junction on Radio 3.

So an evening listening to The Ganda Boys at St Andrew’s Church Grinton on 27 May will be a real treat. They’ve worked with many artists since collaborating on the 2009 BBC TV series MOSES JONES and for the Festival will be joined by the London based Echo Vocal Ensemble. Expect an evening full of heart and soul, poetry and energy!

Talking of energy, The Ganda Boys are also leading a singing workshop earlier in the day at Reeth Memorial Hall. No singing experience or ability to read music is needed; just a willingness to try something new in a relaxed and fun environment. 

I’m very much looking forward to their concert. But don’t just take my word for it. Apparently Stevie Wonder is a big fan, appearing in public with them in 2019 to support their charitable work in Uganda!
 
Hannah is a founder of Two Dales Bakery in Reeth, which specialises in long fermentation breads and French pastries. Her sourdough has recently been described by Michelin star chef Shaun Rankin as “exceptional” and her shop and café as a firm favourite of his.
 

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