Singer-songwriter honeybird is flying into town for an impromptu gig at Els Genis in big bad Badalona. Born in Los Angeles, nurtured on the sounds and sights of the world and based in Rome, honeybird makes music that embodies her love of different worlds, cultures, languages and music - in other words, it's almost impossible to define. One could begin with the instruments. honeybird's favourite is the charango. Ah, world music, you think. That is until you've seen her rock out on the charming little Andean string instrument. When playing with her trio - the birdies - berimbau, percussion, bass and guitar are thrown into the eclectic mix. Her solo gig in Badalona, however, will be simple, melodic, beautiful - just honeybird and her charango. In her own words: "sweet like honey, quirky like a bird."

The evening continues with a performance by El Chico Con La Espina En El Costado.

For more background information on honeybird's intriguing history and musical adventures, visit her myspace page: www.myspace.com/honeybirdhoneybird.

-Aisha Prigann, BCN event guide