Hannah James and Toby Kuhn are a dazzling combination.
Hannah is an award-winning accordionist, dancer, songwriter and singer, renowned for her work with The Jigdoll Ensemble, Lady Maisery, Seasick Steve, Maddy Prior, Eliza Carthy, Karine Polwart, and many more. Toby is a globetrotting French cellist whose post-classical, inventive playing combines beautifully with Hannah to create a charismatic, playful chemistry.
In a journey through sound, texture, emotion and rhythm, Hannah and Toby navigate the paths of growth, discovery, darkness and light, exploring the dialog of cello, voice, accordion and foot percussion in new and unexpected ways. Effortlessly blending, the pair play and dance through a series thoughtful tunes, soulful songs and joyful set-pieces in which Hannah’s vocal mastery is underpinned by Toby’s unorthodox delivery, weaving intricate layers of harmony and melody together to the beat and swish of percussive dance.
Ever curious, always exploring their connection to the worlds around them, this duo offers an entirely novel, delicate, grounded and powerful performance.
Related events
- Wed 8 Apr 7:30 PM
Metro Jazz presents ‘Feel So Good’
This spring, The Met’s community jazz orchestra Metro Jazz bursts into bloom with a feel-good selection of jazz classics.
- Thu 22 Oct 8:00 PM
The Brothers Gillespie
The Brothers Gillespie make music that is animated by lyrical songwriting, fine fingerstyle guitar playing, and multi-instrumental musicianship.
- Fri 5 Feb 2027 8:00 PM (SOLD OUT)
- Sat 6 Feb 2027 8:00 PM + more times
IQ
Progressive rock legends IQ return to The Met for their 2027 Weekender, featuring two nights of unique, career-spanning sets and a visually stunning atmosphere that draws fans from across the globe to...