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The Kirsty MacColl web site
1998
Tentative steps back into the limelight with a couple of benefits, getting into the Cuban groove.
LONDON Camden CentreFebruary 14, 1998. Valentine's Day in London : Dance for Cuba. Set List: Free world; Don't come the cowboy with me, Sonny Jim; A new England; Hasta Siempre; My affair; Days; Eso es asunta de ella; Donde va y lo que hace; Aqui se queda la clara; La eurtreuable transerencia; De tu quenda preseuiq; Commendante Che Guevara
Kirsty headlined a benefit gig for Cuba (with guest Cuban artists) in the Camden Centre in Bidborough Street on Valentines Day. There were also 'alternative' comedians such as Mark Thomas and, here's the tricky bit, Salsa dancing 'into the night'.
"It was rather good, actually. Kirsty seemed relaxed and happy to be there. Her appearance began with her and three acousitic guitars (one bass) played by Pete Glenister, her brother Hamish and Sara Lee. The real value of the acoustic accompaniment was that you could actually hear her for a change. This isn't always the case with her live gigs. Short break, then the fabulous 9 piece Cuban Band Rai Ses Cubanas which whom Kirsty sang a few (presumably Cuban) songs in Spanish. Kirsty seeemed to enjoy herself and clearly got a kick out of playing as part of this big band ensemble, possibly because it gave her a chance to sing counter-melodies and harmonies which I think interest her more than melody lines. A bit of a shame that Raises Cubanas didn't back any of her songs. I remember seeing her at the Mean Fiddler quite a few years ago when she had a very versatile band with a great latin percussionist and it was terrific. Anyway great to see her again, and nice to be able to get close." Source: AR
"The concert was quite brill. Kirsty came on with three acoustic musicians and did a 6 song set. Then she came back on after a break with a Cuban band, about 9 players, and did three songs in Spanish. Way cool. The cuban band played on for a bit after she left, until they were replaced by a nasty speed Latino band (I can only describe them as this). I went home to drink cider with "the lads" and listen to Janis Joplin." Source: MS
May 2, 1998. Lavender Trust benefit concert at the ICA in London : Kirsty played at a benefit concert to mark the launch of The Lavender Trust (breast cancer charity) in front of an audience of 300 people. Other artists included Dave Gilmour and Brian Kennedy and Annie Lennox/Dave Stewart.
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