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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.  

About

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

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

Concerts

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

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