

FOLK, WORLD AND CELTIC MUSIC
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ABOUT
Described as Luxembourg's "promising folk newcomer" by Tageblatt newspaper, Authentica is bringing a fresh and contemporary sound to traditional Luxembourgish folk music and dances. The group is led by singer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Martina Menichetti, who draws inspiration from other musical genres such as Celtic and Latin music, creating a fusion of sounds that transcend borders and cultures. With songs in English, Luxembourgish, and many other languages, Authentica blends ancient and modern instruments, original compositions, and traditional tunes with an energetic stage presence that makes any audience dance and move. Martina has performed together with artists like Carlos Núñez and Dan Ar Braz, and was a member of the Luxembourgish folk-group Dullemajik.




BAND MEMBERS
Martina Menichetti, vocals, flutes, compositions, arrangements
Paulo Simões, guitars
Luca Sales, keyboard
Cyril Yabroudi, bass
Eric Durrer, Laurent Warnier, Amit Dhuri, percussion



PRESS REVIEWS
«... a promising newcomer on the national scene »
- Tageblatt Newspaper
«The Luxembourgish band Authentica with front woman Martina Menichetti was able to surprise and prove that even traditonal songs can definitely be given a Celtic shape. Some of Authentica's folk interpretations sounded like the original Jethro Tull sound, with Menichetti's flute sounding no less magistral than Ian Anderson's. With a voice close to Joan Baez, she makes Authentica a promising newcomer on the national scene.»
- Tageblatt Newspaper, 21.06.2022




UPCOMING CONCERTS
To be announced soon
PAST CONCERTS
Saturday
11 March 2023
19:00 - 20:00
Zeltik Celebration
Grand Auditoire
CCRD Opderschmelz
Dudelange, Luxembourg
Luxembourg's three-day Celtic music festival
featuring international acts:
Carlos Núñez, Sharon Shannon, The Celtic Social Club and many more
Sunday
11 September 2022
15:00
Art Exhibit Opening Performance
at Veiner Konstgalerie
6, impasse Léon Roger
Vianden, Luxembourg
With paintings and sculptures
by Yvette Gastauer-Claire & Ave Clesen-Schmit
Saturday
28 May 2022
16:30 - 17:15
Culture Forest Festival
Parc Clair-Chêne
Esch-Alzette, Luxembourg
Sunday
19 June 2022
16:30 - 17:15
Zeltik Celebration
Place de l'Hôtel de Villle
Dudelange, Luxembourg
FREE ENTRY
Thursday
23 June 2022
16:45 - 17:30
Fête Nationale
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Saturday
25 June 2022
15:15 - 15:45
Fräiraim Festival
Philharmonie Luxembourg
Stage: Espace Découverte
FREE ENTRY