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 (1)
See all- Anglo-Belgian multi-instrumentalist Oftentimes at Tuned In LondonSt Mary's Church, London
Anglo-Belgian multi-instrumentalist contemporary folk duo “Oftentimes” straddles some familiar musical horses on a breathless gallop to a land of unfamiliar originality. Among the horses we know (bluegrass fiddle, funky flute, jazzy sax, folk accordion and tight vocal harmonies) sits a carriage of technical prowess as the use of live looping creates rich soundscapes allowing for layered musical acrobatics. Oftentimes trotting out a song in 5/4 or a slow 6, a rocky 4/4 or a jig in 3, “Oftentimes” are as at home lingering over green pastures of touching poignancy as leaping over fiery valleys of searing political commentary.
In Middle English, the word ‘Oftentimes’ is synonymous with ‘often’ but nuanced to indicate on several discrete occasions rather than just frequently. The fiercely original music of “Oftentimes” is not so much a repetition of known musical styles, but more a reinvention of musical possibilities ('moins une habitude qu’une réinvention') by Wolfe Hogan & Jennifer El Gammal (aka A Mad Belgian for those of you who came to any of the Mayflower Song Cycle performances).
Get your ticket(s) on the Tuned In London website.
Doors open at 7pm. The church is equidistant between two very nice pubs so there is scope for a drink afterwards.
SO SORRY FOR THE SHORT NOTICE ON THIS ONE!!!
