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Events

2016

  • Wed
    06
    Jan
    2016
    Fri
    08
    Jan
    2016

    HAMSA - CD Recording


    London


    Watch this space…

  • Sun
    17
    Jan
    2016

    Egyptian Drumming Workshop

    12:30pm-5pm
    Limelight Studios, 113 Aylsham Road, NR3 2HY Norwich, Norfolk

    Tickets: www.norfolkorientaldance.org.uk

  • Sat
    23
    Jan
    2016

    Klezmer Keilidh - Burns Night

    7:30pm

    Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA


    Winter Warmer Dance – an alternative Burns Night Ceilidh with LKQ and Guy Schalom (dance caller). With hearty hot Goulash dinner from Aroma cafe.

    This party is for all ages and dancing abilities, just bring your dancing spirit and be prepared to schvitz.

    Tickets and Info: www.marinetheatre.com

  • Thu
    28
    Jan
    2016

    Shekoyokh


    Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa


    Guy Schalom in a guest appearance with top UK Klezmer and Balkan music ensemble – Shekoyokh.

    www.shekoyokh.co.uk

     

     

  • Sat
    30
    Jan
    2016

    Baladi Blues Academy - Practice Session


    The first ever Baladi Blues Academy - Practice Session, hosted by Guy Schalom and Egyptian accordionist Magdy Tewfik is now sold out.   


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    Register HERE now for our follow-up session on Saturday 30th April. 

    You may also contact us to join the waiting list for the January session.  

    STOP PRESS:  You can still catch Magdy Tewfik and Guy Schalom live on stage for an exclusive concert at the Green Note on Sunday 31st January – Click here for details.

  • Sun
    31
    Jan
    2016

    Baladi Blues Unplugged - Guy Schalom & Magdy Tewfik

    Doors 7pm / Music 8:30pm

    Address: Green Note, 106 Parkway, London NW1 7AN

    Email: mail (at) greennote.co.uk

    Telephone: 020 7485 9899 (for parties of 4+)


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    Guy Schalom and Egyptian quarter-tone accordionist Magdy Tewfik appear at the Green Note (Time Out London Venue of the Year – 2015). 

    Joining Guy Schalom, for his first ever UK appearance, will be the highly accomplished Magdy Tewfik playing a uniquely tuned quarter-tone accordion.

    Born in Cairo, Magdy Tewfik has been specialising in Egyptian accordion for over 40 years. He has worked with top dancers Sahar Hamdi and Zizi Mostafa as well as singers Maher el Attar and Mohamed Abdel Motleb.   Since relocating to Germany, he has worked with Sayed Balaha, Mahmoud Fadl and Nubian band Salamat.

    Marking the launch of Guy Schalom’s latest CD (Baladi Blues Reloaded Vol 2), this event will be a rare opportunity to experience classic Egyptian Baladi as it was in it’s original context – at close quarters!

    Click Here for Tickets

    www.greennote.co.uk

  • Sat
    13
    Feb
    2016

    Dance workshop: Dancing the Spirit of Baladi

    11am-4pm

    The Place

    17 Duke's Road, WC1H 9PY London, United Kingdom


    Juliana Brustik and Judy Hammond will co-teach this intensive day workshop, combining their varied skills and expertise to make this day satisfying and joyful. At the end you will feel greater confidence with dancing to live music and allowing yourself to interact with the musicians with easy flow and playfulness.

    Our star musicians are Guy Schalom (darbuka & band leader), Magdy Tewfik (accordion) and Ahmed el Saidi (Saxophone) all the way from Berlin!!!!

    Booking: julbrustik@yahoo.co.uk

  • Sat
    13
    Feb
    2016

    Baladi Blues Ensemble - Ahbab Festival

    7:30pm

    The Junction, Cambridge


    Double bill with Natacha Atlas at this new Arabic music festival.

    Book Tickets

     

  • Sun
    14
    Feb
    2016

    Baladi Workshop for Dancers

    11:30am-1:30pm

    Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH


    Learn how to interpret the sophisticated and soulful urban dance music called Baladi.  Led by Guy Schalom and accordionist Magdy Tewfik. 

    Baladi specialist, Guy Schalom leads this interactive dance session focusing on the soulful improvised dance music of urban Cairo.  Guy will guide dancers through the various sections of an Ashra Baladi improvisation, including Awadi and Tet, allowing plenty of time for dancers to practice and internalise this soulful and dynamic style of Egyptian dance music.  The session will conclude with an opportunity for dancers to improvise with the musicians should they wish to.

    Workshop Price £25.00

    Places must be booked in advance.

    Email: elizabethbellydancer@gmail.com

  • Thu
    18
    Feb
    2016

    Trio Yas & Cigdem Aslan - Berlin


    Gorki Theatre, BERLIN, Germany

    http://english.gorki.de/programme/


    The powerhouse trio will return to Germany this time with special guest singer Cigdem Aslan.

  • Fri
    19
    Feb
    2016
    Sun
    21
    Feb
    2016

    Baladi Blues Ensemble


    RAKSBerlin, Germany


    www.nabila-sabha.de

  • Fri
    11
    Mar
    2016

    Alula @ BBC Radio 3

    11pm

    A World on 3, BBC Radio 3


    Radio session for BBC World on 3 featuring the astounding British-Iraqi singer Alya Marquardt.

    Tune in here at 11pm: 

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b072j750

     

  • Sat
    19
    Mar
    2016

    Baladi Blues Ensemble feat. Tarek Bitar + Bahla

    8pm

    Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillett Square,  London,  N16 8A


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    The Baladi Blues Ensemble returns to London for the opening night of the Festival of the Between.  Featuring the supreme vocalist and oud player Tarek Bitar from Beirut.  

    With the jazz group Bahla.  

    Tickets here: www.vortexjazz.co.uk

  • Sat
    26
    Mar
    2016

    Baladi Blues Unplugged : Featuring Sonia Ochoa - SOLD OUT

    Doors 7:30pm / Music 8pm

    Address: Trefusis, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regents Park Road, London NW1 7AY

    Nearest Tube: Camden Town


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    This event is now sold out.

    Guy Schalom and Egyptian quarter-tone accordionist Magdy Tewfik return to London following their sell-out Baladi Blues Unplugged show earlier this year – this time featuring dancer Sonia Ochoa (Bellydance Superstars).  Also featuring dancers Hannah Mi Anis (FireWater) and Anna Kemper (Small World Bellydance) and special guest Glenn Sharp on guitar.

    Click Here for info on Sonia’s dance workshops during the same weekend. 

  • Sat
    02
    Apr
    2016

    Baladi Blues Ensemble

    7:30pm

    Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich


    Concert with Egyptian dance and afternoon Baladi workshop.  

    Tickets: www.maddermarket.co.uk

     

  • Sun
    03
    Apr
    2016

    Egyptian Drumming Workshop

    10am-4:30pm

    Limelight Studios, 113 Aylsham Road, NR3 2HY Norwich, Norfolk


    Tickets: www.norfolkorientaldance.org.uk

  • Sat
    09
    Apr
    2016

    Baladi Blues Unplugged - Guy Schalom & Magdy Tewfik (Concert + Workshop)

    2pm-11pm

    Dilton Marsh Memorial Hall, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4DT


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    2pm-5pm –  Baladi Workshop for Dancers – Interactive dance session with Magdy Tewfik and Guy Schalom on the structured dance improvisation known as Ashra Baladi.  A detailed look at the major musical archetypes of Egyptian Baladi such as Taxim, Tet and Awadi plus plenty to practice and develop a stronger feeling for this soulful and emotive style. 

    Contact Kathryn to book your place: KathrynToyne@hotmail.co.uk

    7:30pm-11pm – Middle Eastern Night (Concert & Banquet) – Join Magdy Tewfik and Guy Schalom in their Baladi Blues – Unplugged format for an Egyptian baladi party like no other.  Optional Middle Eastern banquet.  

    Contact Kathryn for tickets: KathrynToyne@hotmail.co.uk

  • Sun
    10
    Apr
    2016

    La Tipica - Flamenco

    12pm

    Royal Albert Hall, London


    La Tipica is an innovative, contemporary flamenco company formed in London in 2008. Guitarist and composer Jorge Bravo and dancer Natalia Garcia-Huidobro formed the company to perform flamenco in a new, contemporary sense, absorbing forms and ideas of contemporary dance, theatre, classical music and jazz.

    Book Tickets Here

  • Wed
    27
    Apr
    2016

    Shekoyokh


    Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham


    Guy Schalom in a guest appearance with top UK Klezmer and Balkan music ensemble – Shekoyokh.

    www.shekoyokh.co.uk

     

     

  • Sat
    30
    Apr
    2016

    Baladi Blues Academy - Practice Session

    12pm-4pm

    Haverstock School - Performance Hall, 24 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, London, NW3 2BQ, United Kingdom
    Nearest Undergound Station: Chalk Farm


    Back by popular demand – the second Baladi Blues Academy – Practice Session will be hosted by Guy Schalom and Lebanese master out-player and singer Tarek Bitar and offers dancers and musicians a unique opportunity to:

    – prepare for auditions, competitions and other performances
    – practice improvising with world-class Arabic musicians
    – gain a better understanding of Arabic dance music (classical, Baladi and other folk styles)
    – have fun, meet like-minded people and
    – take your dancing/musicianship to the next level

     This is what you can expect:

    -Plenty of time to practice beginnings, endings and tricky musical corners
    -Detailed and clear explanations about the music
    -YOUR choice of music (please ask in advance)
    -Valuable constructive feedback from the musicians
    – 4 hours of live music
    -A supportive and empowering environment among like-minded people who put dance and music FIRST.
    -Limited numbers

    This challenging work requires supportive people who share our ethos. That ethos is critical to all our education and development work – the music and dance come first with no exceptions. 

    Cost: £50 for the full session 12pm-4pm

    Booking: By invitation only – please contact the Baladi Blues Academy HERE to register your interest.

     

  • Sun
    01
    May
    2016

    Shekoyokh, Los Desterrados + Baladi Blues Ensemble

    8pm-10:30pm

    JW3, 341-351 Finchley Rd, London NW3 6ET


    Epic 3-way event with a 15-musician finale!

    Tickets: jw3.org.uk or call: 020 7433 8988

    Facebook Event Page

  • Sun
    01
    May
    2016

    Dance to Arabic Song Workshop

    12pm-4pm

    JW3, 341-351 Finchley Rd, London NW3 6ET
    Nearest Undergound Station: Finchley Road


    Live music dance workshop by Jane Wass, with Guy Schalom and Tarek Bitar (voice and oud).  Including songs from the Egyptian Baladi repetoire – and beyond!  

    All levels are welcome. Those without confidence to improvise may struggle, but will be strongly supported.

    Enquire here for details and booking. 

    £50 if booked and paid for by 15 April. Bookings after that will be £55.

    Click here for details of the evening concert at the same venue. 

  • Thu
    12
    May
    2016

    Trio Yas


    Gelsenkirchen


    The powerhouse klezmer trio in Germany. 

  • Sat
    21
    May
    2016

    Baladi Blues Ensemble

    7:30pm

    Spondon Village Hall, Derby


    Hosted by Diana Mehira. 

  • Sun
    22
    May
    2016
    Mon
    30
    May
    2016

    Egyptian Drumming Course


    Xian, China


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  • Fri
    10
    Jun
    2016
    Sun
    12
    Jun
    2016

    Baladi Camp - Oslo, Norway


    Oslo, Norway


    A weekend focused on interpreting and dancing Egyptian Baladi with accordionist Magdy Tewfik and Guy Schalom. Hosted by Maikki Fonneløp. 

    Limited places.  Tickets and info here:  www.studioorient.no

    Saturday night concert: nordicblacktheatre.no

  • Thu
    16
    Jun
    2016

    Colbert Hamilton & The Nitros


    Rockabilly Rave, Camber Sands


    Packed lineup at the 20th Anniversary of the UK’s biggest Rockabilly festival.

    www.rockabillyrave.co.uk

  • Sat
    18
    Jun
    2016
    Sun
    19
    Jun
    2016

    RAKSBaladi


    Berlin, Germany


    Baladi specialists Guy Schalom and Magdy Tewfik accompany Berlin’s annual Baladi weekend intensive.

    www.rakslive.com

  • Sat
    02
    Jul
    2016

    Joglaresa - Bailava en Tetuan


    Steyning, UK


    “Early music’s bit of rough” directed by Belinda Sykes. 

    www.joglaresa.com

  • Sun
    03
    Jul
    2016

    Egyptian Drumming Workshop

    12:30pm-5pm

    Limelight Studios, 113 Aylsham Road, NR3 2HY Norwich, Norfolk


    Tickets: www.norfolkorientaldance.org.uk

  • Sun
    03
    Jul
    2016

    Egyptian Drumming Workshop

    10am-4:30pm

    Limelight Studios, 113 Aylsham Road, NR3 2HY Norwich, Norfolk


    Tickets: www.norfolkorientaldance.org.uk

  • Sat
    16
    Jul
    2016

    Chakra with Sanju Sahai

    4:30pm

    Southampton


    Fusion project featuring Indian tabla master Sanju Sahai and guests.  

    www.southamptonmela.com

  • Sun
    17
    Jul
    2016
    Sat
    23
    Jul
    2016

    Hilal Dance Week


    Tantzhaus, Dusseldorf, Germany


    Guy Schalom and violinist Tuna Coskun will accompany this high-level intensive week of Hilal dance taught by founder / creator Suraya Hilal and Alessandro Bascioni. 

    http://www.hilaldance.com/hdw_eng.php

  • Wed
    20
    Jul
    2016

    Yiddish Summer Weimar - Conference


    Weimar, Germany


    Join Guy Schalom for his presentation amongst other musicians and scholars at this unique conference of historically informed practice in Yiddish music. 

    http://yiddishsummer.eu/special/conference-yhip.html

  • Sat
    30
    Jul
    2016

    Olcay Bayir

    9pm

    Burnley Mechanics, Lancashire


    Gifted Turkish singer and songwriter Olcay Bayir at this world music festival.  

    Search Tickets

  • Fri
    05
    Aug
    2016
    Sat
    06
    Aug
    2016

    Baladi Blues Ensemble - Poland


    Etno-Chata "Topolej"

    Wiejska 22a, 43-440 Goleszów


    Jamilah’s Glamour Camp

  • Mon
    15
    Aug
    2016
    Fri
    19
    Aug
    2016

    Klezfest London


    SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh St, Russell Square 

    WC1H OXG London, United Kingdom


    Learn to play and dance klezmer music with world-class teachers including Ilana Cravitz, Alan Bern, Frank London, Merlin Shepherd, Susi Evans and Guy Schalom. 

    Register Here

     

  • Sun
    21
    Aug
    2016
    Thu
    25
    Aug
    2016

    Sfat Klezmer Festival - Masterclasses


    Sfat Klezmer Festival, Israel


    http://www.intlmasterclasses.com/en/home

  • Fri
    02
    Sep
    2016
    Sat
    03
    Sep
    2016

    HAMSA - Warsaw


    Warsaw, Poland


    Mediterranean Klezmer funksters HAMSA headline at this superb festival in Warsaw, Poland. 

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  • Fri
    09
    Sep
    2016
    Sun
    11
    Sep
    2016

    Trio Yas - Mini-Tour - Germany


    Germany, various. 


    The powerhouse klezmer trio in Germany. 

  • Fri
    16
    Sep
    2016

    Tribal Remix Festival Show - SOLD OUT

    7:30pm

    Pleasance Theatre,  Carpenter Mews, North Road, London N7 9EF


    INFO HERE

    Exclusive dance show featuring Rachel Brice, Maadi Love and Violet Scrap with a newly commissioned work from Hilde Canoot.  Live music from Merlin Shepherd (reeds), Glenn Sharp (plucked strings) Guy Schalom (percussion).

  • Sat
    17
    Sep
    2016

    Baladi Blues Academy - Workshop + Practice Session - SOLD OUT

    11am-5pm

    Haverstock School - Performance Hall, 24 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, London, NW3 2BQ, United Kingdom
    Nearest Undergound Station: Chalk Farm


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    N.B.  This event has SOLD OUT.  Please contact the Baladi Blues Academy HERE to join the waiting list or find out about future events.

    Back by popular demand – the third Baladi Blues Academy – Practice Session will be hosted by Guy Schalom.   The focus will be Drum Solo + Baladi.  

    Tabla Solo Interpretation for Dancers

    11am-1pm 

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    Baladi Blues Academy – Practice Session – With Guy Schalom (Darabuka) + Baladi Accordion

    1pm-5pm 

  • Sun
    18
    Sep
    2016

    Egyptian Drumming Workshop

    10:30am-1:30pm

    Silver Road Community Centre, Norwich


  • Sun
    18
    Sep
    2016

    Baladi Blues Unplugged - Guy Schalom & Magdy Tewfik

    Doors 7pm / Music 8:30pm

    Address: Green Note, 106 Parkway, London NW1 7AN

    Click Here for Tickets


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    Guy Schalom and Egyptian quarter-tone accordionist Magdy Tewfik appear at the Green Note (Time Out London Venue of the Year – 2015). 

    A rare opportunity to experience classic Egyptian Baladi as it was in it’s original context – at close quarters!

    Click Here for Tickets

    www.greennote.co.uk

  • Wed
    21
    Sep
    2016

    Trio Yas


    Hannover, Germany


    The powerhouse klezmer trio in Germany. 

  • Sun
    09
    Oct
    2016

    Trio Yas


    Giessen, Germany


    The powerhouse klezmer trio in Germany. 

  • Sat
    15
    Oct
    2016

    Baladi Blues Ensemble


    Berlin, Germany


    Baladi specialists and guest Tarek Bitar accompany the final performance for those that have completed the RaksLive 2016 Egyptian dance education course.

    www.rakslive.com

  • Fri
    21
    Oct
    2016
    Sat
    22
    Oct
    2016

    DanceDate - Frankfurt


    Frankfurt


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    Guy Schalom will teach and perform at this high-class Egyptian dance event in one of Germany’s most vibrant cities. 

    Info here: www.dancedate-frankfurt.com

  • Sat
    22
    Oct
    2016
    Wed
    26
    Oct
    2016

    Trio Yas - Mini Tour - Germany


    Bremen, Mainz & Hameln, Germany


    The powerhouse klezmer trio in Germany. 

    Bremen Concert Info

  • Thu
    27
    Oct
    2016
    Fri
    28
    Oct
    2016

    Tabla-Tastic!! RIQ COURSE with Adam Warne

    Start 7pm Thursday / End 4pm Friday

    Benslow Music, Hitchin


     

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    Focus on Riq (Arabic tambourine) in this special “add on” to the popular Tabla Tastic Egyptian Drumming Residentia starting the following day. 

    Continue the Egyptian Drumming course over the weekend on riq or darabuka (as appropriate).

    Tabla Tastic Drumming Residential RIQ COURSE Booking Form 2016

  • Fri
    28
    Oct
    2016
    Sun
    30
    Oct
    2016

    Tabla-Tastic Egyptian Drumming Residential - SOLD OUT

    Start 7pm Friday / End 4pm Sunday

    Benslow Music, Hitchin


    N.B.  This event has SOLD OUT.  Please contact us HERE to join the waiting list or register for a non-residential place. 

    Join Guy Schalom and guest teachers for 3/4 intensive days of Egyptian drumming. “Artistry is not built on chance” (Dave Hassell).

    This year we plan an extra day focusing exclusively on RIQ (Click here for the Riq Course) as well as intensive sessions working with melody.

     

  • Mon
    31
    Oct
    2016
    Wed
    02
    Nov
    2016

    Trio Yas feat. Cigdem Aslan - Halle Klezmer Tage


    Halle


    Powerhouse Trio return to Klezmore Festival in Vienna, this time in collaboration with Turkish singer Cigdem Aslan. 

    Klezmer workshops, Tantz Hoyz (Dance Party) and concert with Turkish singer Cigdem Aslan.  

    Workshop Info

    Concert Info

    Tants Hoyz

  • Fri
    04
    Nov
    2016

    Colbert Hamilton & The Nitros



     

    The Rockabilly legend returns with his superb backing band The Nitros.

     

  • Sat
    12
    Nov
    2016

    Cajon Masterclass @ London Drum Show

    10am-6pm

    London Olympia


    http://www.londondrumshow.com/tickets/

  • Sun
    13
    Nov
    2016

    Baladi Dance Workshop - SOLD OUT

    12-3

    Weymouth


    Theme: Ashra Baladi & Beyond

    Live music dance workshop led by Guy Schalom and accompanied on the accordion by Magdy Tewfik.  

  • Mon
    14
    Nov
    2016
    Thu
    17
    Nov
    2016

    Baladi Blues - Album Recording


    London


    Stay tuned for more details on our 10 year anniversary events starting 2017.

  • Tue
    15
    Nov
    2016

    Trio Yas feat. Cigdem Aslan - Klezmore Festival, Vienna


    Porgy & Bess, Vienna


    Powerhouse Trio return to Klezmore Festival in Vienna, this time in collaboration with Turkish singer Cigdem Aslan. 

    http://klezmore-vienna.at

  • Fri
    18
    Nov
    2016

    Baladi Blues Academy - Masterclass + Practice Session - FINALE

    6pm-10pm

    Haverstock School - Dance Studio / Gym, 24 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, London, NW3 2BQ, United Kingdom
    Nearest Undergound Station: Chalk Farm


     

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    The final Baladi Blues Academy – Practice Session of the year.  Hosted by Guy Schalom and featuring the full Baladi Blues Ensemble.  

    For this final session of the year we will include a masterclass where (those who want to) can dance solo with the band and receive valuable feedback.  

    A unique opportunity to:

    – prepare for auditions, competitions and other performances
    – practice improvising with world-class Arabic musicians
    – gain a better understanding of Arabic dance music (classical, Baladi and other folk styles)
    – have fun, meet like-minded people and
    – take your dancing/musicianship to the next level

     This is what you can expect:

    -Plenty of time to practice beginnings, endings and tricky musical corners
    -Detailed and clear explanations about the music
    -YOUR choice of music (please ask in advance)
    -Valuable constructive feedback from the musicians
    – 4 hours of live music with the full Baladi Blues Ensemble
    -A supportive and empowering environment among like-minded people who put dance and music FIRST.
    -Limited numbers

    This challenging work requires supportive people who share our ethos. That ethos is critical to all our education and development work – the music and dance come first with no exceptions. 

    Cost: £65 for the full session 6pm-10pm

    Booking: Please contact the Baladi Blues Academy HERE to register.

     

  • Sat
    19
    Nov
    2016

    Baladi Blues Ensemble feat. Tarek Bitar

    7pm-10:30pm

    Tapton Hall, Sheffield


    Sha’abi party with the Baladi Blues Ensemble, Lebanese vocalist Tarek Bitar and dancers.  

    Tickets Here

     

  • Sun
    20
    Nov
    2016

    Egyptian Drumming + Singing Workshops

    2pm-6:30pm

    Norwich, Norfolk


    2-4 Drumming Workshop with Guy Schalom (Limelight Studios)

    4:30-6:30 Arabic Singing Workshop with Tarek Bitar (Octagon Theatre)

    Tickets: www.norfolkorientaldance.org.uk

  • Sun
    20
    Nov
    2016

    Baladi Blues Ensemble feat. Tarek Bitar

    8pm

    Octagon Unitarian Chapel, Norwich


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    Concert with the Baladi Blues Ensemble hosted by Miriam Gita and featuring international Egyptian dancers Maria Jose Guillen and Angelina.  Plus Egyptian music workshops with the band!

    Tickets / Info

     

     

     

  • Thu
    24
    Nov
    2016
    Sat
    26
    Nov
    2016

    Alpen Klezmer - CD Launch Tour


    Various Locations, Germany

    CD launch tour forthe second album from Andrea Pancur’s ground-breaking Alpen Klezmer project.

    Band Website

  • Thu
    01
    Dec
    2016
    Thu
    22
    Dec
    2016

    Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band - UK Tour


    Various, UK


    Tossed together in 1984 on a ‘let’s see what we come up with’ basis for a Yuletide Radio 2 broadcast, what began as a one-off session in a village hall in Cumbria has endured for over twenty years and has become something of a tradition in its own right!

    Fortunately it shows little danger of fossilization as both parties keep coming up with new ideas. The 2001 collaboration and fifth album, ‘Gold Frankincense and Myrrh’ introduced a good deal of Arabic and African-influenced music into the equation. The next project explored the lives of eighteenth century female soldiers and the ballads they inspired. For what comes after that, keep watching this space!

    Tickets (Ents24)

    Carnival Band Website

    Dates:

    Thurs 1st December Borough Theatre Abergavenny
    Friday 2nd December Sundial Theatre Cirencester
    Sat 3rd December Theatre Royal Margate
    Sun 4th December Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
    Tue 6th December The Platform Morecambe
    Wed 7th December Huddersfield Town Hall Huddersfield
    Thurs 8th December ARC Stockton Arts Centre Stockton On Tees
    Fri 9th December The Atkinson Southport
    Sun 11th December Cast Doncaster – WITH CHOIR
    Mon 12th December Majestic Theatre Retford
    Tue 13th December Roses Theatre Tewkesbury
    Wed 14th December Theatre Royal Winchester
    Thurs 15th December St George’s Bristol 
    Fri 16th December St Mary In The Castle Hastings
    Sun 18th December The Stables Milton Keynes
    Mon 19th December Cadogan Hall London – WITH CHOIR
    Tue 20th December The Apex Bury St Edmunds
    Wed 21st December SJE St John’s The Evangelist Church Oxford
    Thurs 22nd December Birmingham Town Hall Birmingham – WITH CHOIR