Artist: Oi Va Voi Live Date: July 18th, Hackney Round Chapel Video Stream: ‘Strangers’ (Acoustic) OI VA VOI RETURN TO LONDON FOR COMEBACK GIG PLUS! NEW ALBUM PLANS REVEALED “One of the most exciting bands in Britain” – The Daily Telegraph After years on the road touring their aptly named third album ‘Travelling the Face of the Globe’, Oi Va Voi announce their triumphant return to UK soil with a special live show at London’s Hackney Round Chapel on July 18th. Electronica and contemporary pop sensibilities are underpinned by elements of their Balkan and Klezmer musical ancestry, creating songs that are at once fresh and imbued with tradition. Award winning Oi Va Voi are masters of musical wanderlust with their emotionally resonant sound and vagabond spirit - the band have previously released three acclaimed albums and earned a devoted worldwide fanbase. Now, having sailed the planet over the past few years, Oi Va Voi are set for an exuberant UK comeback. Distinguished by their sophisticated patchwork of compositions and animated live performances, Oi Va Voi bring the bang back to London for a one-off show. The ingenious musicians that have made the band so popular over the years have blazing singer Bridgette Amofah at the helm again, and are returning to the studio to record a new album – but not without throwing an unforgettable party first. Don’t miss this chance to catch Oi Va Voi as they put their touring on hold and prepare to embark upon another musical adventure. The band will be performing old favourites as well as unveiling new material from their upcoming album – release date and title tba. Click here to see a recent acoustic session of their new and unreleased track ‘Strangers’ – which is available for streaming: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K9KKkIHxh8 Tickets can be purchased here: www.bit.ly/14z4W1w For more info on the band, see www.oi-va-voi.com // www.facebook.com/oivavoi // @oivavoimusic For all media enquiries please contact: BAM! +44 20 3397 0947 Ben Allen [email protected] +44 7884 368 168 Karen Delaney [email protected] +44 7787 404 918 Notes to the Editor: PTO Awards and achievements: BBC World music award Nomination - Boundary Crossing Category. Edison Award Previous albums: Laughter Through Tears (2004) “One Of The Most Exciting Band’s in Britain Today” - The Daily Telegraph “Hugely more-ish” - The Sunday Telegraph “Kudos, culture, vision. Oi Va Voi. Remember the name” - Evening Standard “Musicians who sound like everything we’ve heard about but nothing we know” - Time Out Laughter Through Tears not only stunned British audiences but was welcomed in Europe and hailed by US critics (NY Times Top 10 Albums Of The Year). Oi Va Voi (2007) “Wonderful blend of electronic beats, Balkan instrumentals, Arabic moments and Klezmer” - Daily Express “OVVs extended musical family now includes vocalist Alice McLaughlin, who adds dreamy depth to new melodies including… Black Sheep, beautifully enhanced by Arabic strings” – Metro Magazine “Their second album takes their mix of global rhythms to new heights” – The London Paper “One of the UK’s most eclectic bands…the new album once again shows the band’s memorable melodic and songwriting skills” – London Evening Standard “Beautifully crafted, richly textured” – The Sun Travelling The Face Of The Globe (2009) “Astonishing. On several counts” - Observer Music Monthly (4 stars) “A truly great tonic” - The Times (4 stars) “Back on form” - Evening Standard (4 stars) “A truly great return” - Songlines (4 stars) “Poignantly reflective songwriting” – Uncut “To love this record, all you need is a pair of ears” - Hi-Fi Choice (4 stars) “Oi Va Voi deserve to be very successful” - The Guardian “A charming comeback” – The Observer “Consistently engaging. Outstanding” - Independent on Sunday .