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BALADI BLUES 3 - ALBUM LAUNCH

Sunday 20th May 2012 @ 7:30pm

Dingwalls, Camden Town, LONDON 

The official launch of Guy Schalom's eagerly awaited third album: "Baladi Blues 3 - The Art of Baligh Hamdi". 

Baladi Blues Ensemble LIVE!

A rare London appearance from the Baladi Blues Ensemble.

Confirmed guest artists: Abdul Salam Kheir (vocals & oud), Julia Naidenko (vocals), Glenn Sharp (Flamenco guitar) will appear live with the band.

The talented DJ Ritu will be spinning!

Bring your dancing shoes!

Tickets: £17.50 / £12.50 (concession)

Venue: DINGWALLS Middle Yard, Camden Lock, London, NW1 8AB www.dingwalls.com

Download the flyer here: Album Launch Flyer

Buy tickets and pre-order a SIGNED CD here:

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Baladi in London - Make A Weekend Of It!

Saturday 19th May (4pm-11pm) / Sunday 20th May (10:30am-2pm) 

Egyptian dance workshops in London, taught by Jane Wass with music from the Baladi Blues Ensemble 

All details here: Baladi In London Facebook Page

To book call: 07950 531917 / or email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

 
NEW: Guy Schalom Podcasts
Guy Schalom

AWIL43

Talking to DJ Ritu about new album: Baladi Blues 3. CLICK TO LISTEN

AWIL31

Discussing his musical heritage. CLICK TO LISTEN.

Exile Radio 5

Playing live in the studio with Sheik Taha. CLICK TO LISTEN

Beyond Pale

Explaining the roots of Baladi Music. CLICK TO LISTEN

 
Drummer, Band Leader, Dancer, Record Producer
Beyond the Pale - 10th July 2011

Guy Schalom has over 20 years' musical experience.

He appears internationally with a host of recording artists and world class dancers performing many varied styles of music.

He also leads his own bands including the acclaimed Baladi Blues Ensemble.

"Guy Schalom is one of the most versatile and interesting percussionists working in the UK today."

fROOTS

"One of the UK's leading percussionists..."

Songlines

"Schalom has just the right touch."

All About Jazz

 
Baladi Blues Ensemble Video
 
Interview with Guy Schalom
Nafoura Magazine - June 2011

Guy discusses his latest CD, Baladi Blues 2, as well his inspiration for starting the renowned Baladi Blues Ensemble.

He also talks about his choice of musicians, his musical journey and offers advice for dancers wishing to dance with live music!

Click here to read: NAFOURA INTERVIEW

And...

Read more Egyptian music articles here: WORKSHOPS