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Kris Drever, Kings Place, London
Understated, observationally acute set from an engaging singer-songwriter
Mournfully hopeful: Kris Drever
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WILL STONE enjoys a set by an artist too eclectic to be pigeonholed
RUTH AYLETT reviews two collections of outright political poetry
The book feels like a writer working within his limits and not breaking any new ground, believes KEN COCKBURN
PRAGYA AGARWAL recommends a collection of drawings that explore the relation of indigenous people to the land in south Asia, Africa and the Caribbean
CHRIS SEALE speaks to Palestinian sound artist BINT MBAREH
MARY CONWAY applauds a brave and timely two hander that explores the difference between intimacy and abuse
WHILE Kris Drever has largely concentrated on pursuing collaborative projects in recent years, this relaxed solo evening, featuring just an amp and a couple of guitars for company, is a reminder that his best work has been done without any outside help.
Aside from a couple of songs stemming from his partnership with the band members of Lau, most of the focus is on his own compositions — some familiar, some not so well known.
The strongest self-penned moments come in the form of two lesser-heard songs in the second half of the set.
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