James Bond Theme Musicians Come to WemsFest

Organised by : Wemsfest

As well as performing in numerous countries since the early 1980s, Quimantus music has also been featured in various films including the score for the James Bond film Quantum of Solace and the band appear in Chidham for WemsFest this October.

Formed in 1981 by Chilean Pinochet refugee Mauricio Venegas-Astorga the band have been ambassadors of Chilean and Latin music in the UK and Europe. They subtly blend numerous traditional folk styles with more contemporary genres such as Classical, Celtic, African and Indian. Under the guidance of Mauricio Venegas-Astorga they have gained a reputation as one of the best and most creative groups of their genre. Quimantus instrumental pieces penetrate directly to the heart; whilst the new leadership of Laura Venegas-Rojas vocals perfectly complement the musical expression of the group.

Apart from their work with Dave Arnold on Quantum of Solace their music has been featured in a number of films including with Ennio Morricone on The Mission. They also played an integral role in The Plague and the Moonflower, broadcast on BBC2. They have played at numerous overseas festivals including the highly prestigious Rose of Tralee and Letterkenny International Festivals in Eire, and the Ulsan World Music Festival in South Korea, whilst in the UK they have appeared at many others, including the Skye World Music Festival, Chichester Festivities, and Sidmouth and Larmer Tree Festivals.

Quimantu are supremely talented multi-instrumentalists who continue to be much in demand, and the Old Malthouse in Chidham will be the perfect and intimate venue for their music.

Tickets are £22.50, and are on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest