What we’re about
Please note that this group has No Show policy. If you fail to turn to 2 events you'll be banned from the group.
"The truest expression of a people is in its dances and in its music"
From traditional ethnic music to foreign language pop music, the phrase "World Music" covers a lot of ground. From Reggae to Ragas, Celtic to Klezmer, Salsa to Paris Cafe, world music pretty much encompasses everything that doesn't fit comfortably into an typical 'Top 40' pop chart.
All in all, world music is considered just plain music to the vast majority of people in the world. Music is universal, and to discover the music of a culture is to discover the culture as a whole.
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This group is primarily for fans of world music to get together and enjoy concerts, performances and other music-related events in and around London. Musicians / artists / performers are also welcome to promote their work, share resources, etc. via the message board / group profile.
If you have any queries, comments or suggestions relating to the group feel free to post to the message board or at the following link: http://www.meetup.com/WorldMusicMeetup/calendar/suggest/
Upcoming events
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Hop Skotshne - klezmer sextet
Rotherhithe, London, GBA fun and dynamic klezmer ensemble, Hop Skotshne are something of a family collaboration whose passion is to add their unique and inventive interpretations to traditional Eastern European Jewish music, with sources ranging from early 20th century recordings to melodies collected in pre-WWI ethnographic expeditions. Clarinet, trumpet, violin, French horn, accordion and poyk come together to make emotional music designed to make us cry, laugh and dance!
Visit their website here.
Get your tickets from the Tuned In London website.
Dress warmly!
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Alkanna Graeca at 'Listen to the World'
St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace Venue, 78 Bishopsgate, London, GBTICKETS: from £7 and free for refugees and asylum seekers
Please book tickets by clicking on this link.Join us for a stunning kalaeidoscope of sound with Alkanna Graeca, a polyphonic vocal trio. Their repertoire breathes new life into centuries-old traditions of the Balkans, Mediterranean, and Black Sea through free improvisation and fresh arrangements. Formed by Irini Arabatzi, Dunja Botic, and Alexandra Achillea, the trio blends influences from folk, jazz, classical, and experimental music to create a sound that is both deeply rooted in their cultural heritage and fearlessly forward-thinking. Alkanna Graeca’s debut EP will be released this winter, marking the beginning of an exciting journey of sonic exploration and cultural celebration.
Musicians
- Irini Arabatzi: vocals
- Alexandra Achillea: vocals
- Dunia Botic: vocals, percussion
About Listen to the World
‘Listen to the World’ is a place of live music where the traditions and talents of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers find a home among local artists. A playlist of shorts and other recordings from the Listen to the World programme can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@StEthelburgasLondonCo-ordinator: For all questions about Listen to the World or to be added to the mailing list, please contact Jo Winsloe Slater at jo.winsloe@stethelburgas.org
We are immensely grateful for the support of Arts Council England and Tides Foundation for this programme.
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Past events
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