Gabriel Moreno is Gibraltarian singer-songwriter, currently based in London. An irresistibly engaging performer, he combines a latin exuberance and passion with a rare lyrical calibre (he is also a published poet, with 12 books in Spanish and English). Performing on nylon-stringed guitar and accompanied by pianist Ned Cartwright, he creates a live experience that has been described as ”Taberna Folk” – at once both energetic and intimate, anarchic and absorbing Moreno’s unique artistic voice lies in the meeting and fusion of different identities.

Born and raised in Gibraltar, a British territory bordering southern Spain and just 8 miles from Africa, he has since lived and performed across the world, absorbing influences from music, literature and art everywhere he went. Now considered one of the most compelling and distinctive artists in London’s thriving folk and roots scene, he was previously the longtime curator and host of the legendary Lantern Society folk club, and in 2022 was awarded the title of Cultural Ambassador of Gibraltar.

This event is part of our Arts Council Funded project, ‘Woking Roots: Ground Up. Live’ bringing a variety of music of different cultural heritage artists to Woking where local musicians and audiences from our diverse community can be inspired to grow new work from shared experience, from the ground up, here, and offered in our local grassroots venue.