Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi, Feb. 21 -- Goethe-Zentrum will host the German band 'The Playfords' in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi on February 24 and 27 respectively.
Hailing from Weimar, the hometown of German literary legend Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 'The Playfords' will play early German songs and dance music from the 17th to 19th Century to accompaniment of traditional instruments like the viola da gamba, lute, recorders, and percussion.
Bjorn Werner (vocals), Annegret Fischer (recorders), Erik Warkenthin (lute), Benjamin Dressler (viola da gamba), Nora Thiele (percussion) form the five-member band, known for their improvisatory, danceable style and their unique creative arrangements.
Formed in 2001, 'The Playfords' is influenced by the...