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ANNOUNCING THE START OF AN EXCITING NEW MUSIC PROJECT
MUSIC MIGRATIONS
This series of world music concerts will broaden our understanding of the various cultures and faiths that make up this
vibrant part of London.
We hope to attract a wide range of people to share these evenings and that their success will lead to many more.
A musicologist from SOAS will introduce each concert outlining its musical context.
She'Koyokh
Saturday 21 April 2012
Saturday 21 April 2012
We
are delighted London’s
award-winning klezmer ensemble will launch our first
night.
Performing Ashkenazi Jewish, Eastern European, Balkan and Turkish music, the band brings a fresh, energy to an extensive repertoire ranging from exhilarating Bulgarian and Turkish music to soulful Ashkenazi melodies from villages in Poland, Romania and the Ukraine.
night.
Performing Ashkenazi Jewish, Eastern European, Balkan and Turkish music, the band brings a fresh, energy to an extensive repertoire ranging from exhilarating Bulgarian and Turkish music to soulful Ashkenazi melodies from villages in Poland, Romania and the Ukraine.
pics by Ray Allan
Since their
Southbank debut at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall
in 2004, She’Koyokh premiered a klezmer concerto by Jewish composer Rohan Kriwaczek.
Highlights include the Jewish Cultural Festivals in Krakow and in Munich, Glastonbury Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, Buskers’ Bern, and the Concertgebau in Amsterdam. She’Koyokh was awarded first prize at Amsterdam’s International Jewish Music Festival competition in 2008.
She'Koyokh's first album, Sandanski’s chicken is released on the ARC label. The second album, Buskers’ Ballroom, launched in 2009, is dedicated to the founding member and accordionist, Jim Marcovitch (1974 –2008).
Highlights include the Jewish Cultural Festivals in Krakow and in Munich, Glastonbury Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, Buskers’ Bern, and the Concertgebau in Amsterdam. She’Koyokh was awarded first prize at Amsterdam’s International Jewish Music Festival competition in 2008.
She'Koyokh's first album, Sandanski’s chicken is released on the ARC label. The second album, Buskers’ Ballroom, launched in 2009, is dedicated to the founding member and accordionist, Jim Marcovitch (1974 –2008).
The band’s personality shines through in the sophisticated arrangements, interplay and solos Songlines magazine.
Woven Gold
Saturday 26 May 2012
Saturday 26 May 2012
The remarkable story of Woven Gold continues to
unfold.
The choir is made up of refugees escaping persecution. With professional UK musicians donating their time over the last four years, they have created an extraordinary ensemble. Woven Gold’s energy and power are drawn from their harrowing experiences and diversity of musical cultures – Algeria, Burma, Chechnya, Congo, Guinea, Iran, Kenya, Kurdistan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, and Uganda. The members of Woven Gold are clients of the Helen Bamber Foundation, a human rights charity working with survivors of cruelty. The Foundation believes in the therapeutic value of working together creatively to rebuild shattered lives.
The choir is made up of refugees escaping persecution. With professional UK musicians donating their time over the last four years, they have created an extraordinary ensemble. Woven Gold’s energy and power are drawn from their harrowing experiences and diversity of musical cultures – Algeria, Burma, Chechnya, Congo, Guinea, Iran, Kenya, Kurdistan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, and Uganda. The members of Woven Gold are clients of the Helen Bamber Foundation, a human rights charity working with survivors of cruelty. The Foundation believes in the therapeutic value of working together creatively to rebuild shattered lives.
Annie Blaber
Producer/manager
ontact: annieblaber@gmail.com
Producer/manager
ontact: annieblaber@gmail.com
Mukul & the Ghetto Tigers Productions
Saturday 23 June 2012
LOOKING AT TAGORE AND THE INFLUENCE OF BAUL MUSIC
pic by Ray Allan
pic by Ray Allan
Celebrating the influence of Bengali poet, philosopher,
musician, writer, educator, painter, social activist and Nobel Laureate for
Literature (1913), Rabindranath Tagore
(1861-1941).
All his life he expressed a
profound reverence for nature through his creative work. He composed both India's and Bangladesh's respective national
anthems. The Bauls are engaged in a journey to explore their souls. The Baul
music deals with a very complex philosophy yet the presentation is very simple
and ordinary.
A two part performance involving, Tagore and Baul music, poetry and dance,
led by Zoe Rahman, Mercury Prize nominated.
One of the finest young pianists in Europe- The Observer.
Once again teamed up with Mukul Ahmed after their breathtaking performance at the British Library and St Ethelburga’s Centre and a group of brilliant Baul and Tagore singers and musicians. Directed by Mukul Ahmed.
One of the finest young pianists in Europe- The Observer.
Once again teamed up with Mukul Ahmed after their breathtaking performance at the British Library and St Ethelburga’s Centre and a group of brilliant Baul and Tagore singers and musicians. Directed by Mukul Ahmed.
One day I chanced to hear a song from a beggar belonging to the Baul
sect of Bengal…What struck me in this simple song was a religious expression
that was neither grossly concrete, full of crude details, nor metaphysical in
its rarefied transcendentalism…
Tagore on Bauls
Tagore on Bauls
MUSIC MIGRATIONS is directed by Wallee McDonnell
VENUE: ST. BARNABAS CHURCH, GROVE ROAD, E3 5TG
http://www.stbarnabasbow.orgSt. Barnabas also organizes and host Bowstock Comunity Fete, a non-religious, free and not for profit festival organised by local people to promote trust between people of different faiths, ages and ethnic origins.
http://www.bowstock.org
DOORS OPEN 7.15PM MUSIC/PERFORMANCE
8.00PM
Estimated end time 10.15PM
Estimated end time 10.15PM
Bar and food available at all events.
TRAVEL
Nearest tube Mile End
10 minute walk to the venue from Mile End tube, or take a bus
Buses: 425, 277, 339, D6, 8
Local parking restrictions end at 17.30 on Saturdays
Venue fully accessible
TRAVEL
Nearest tube Mile End
10 minute walk to the venue from Mile End tube, or take a bus
Buses: 425, 277, 339, D6, 8
Local parking restrictions end at 17.30 on Saturdays
Venue fully accessible
We hope to answer all of your questions here, however if you have any further queries please contact us at musicmigrations@gmail.com
Music Migrations is funded by Near Neighbours
