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TINARIWEN plus very special guests Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara
Sat 24 May Town Hall
Tinariwen are a group of former Touareg warriors from the southern Sahara who (to quote the Sunday Times) ‘strode out of the Sahara with the best rock album of the year [2004], suggesting a gathering of the greatest guitars you’ve ever heard, John Lee Hooker, Jimi Hendrix, and electric Bob Dylan burnt into new shapes by the desert sun’. They fought a rebellion in the early 1990s to win greater freedom for the Touareg people, and their fight gave birth to a whole new style of desert music - their roots rock rebellion of the soul is one of the most entrancing sounds to emerge from Africa in years. Standing £17.50 Seating £20
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The Anoushka Shankar Project
Fri 30 May Town Hall
Anoushka Shankar has a pedigree to die for: the beautiful, supremely talented daughter of legendary sitar mastro Ravi Shankar, who has played with George Harrison, Sting, Herbie Hancock and Elton John. She is a major force in global fusion, her albums _Rise_ and _Breathing Under Water_ blending ancient raga-melodic forms with western influences and modern instruments. Her presence is mesmerising and her magical sound evokes a timeless spirituality, giving the ancient sitar new expression in a modern context. Presented in association with sampad £13.50, £17.50, £19.50
*Anoushka Shankar* Sitar *Tanmoy Bose* Tabla *Ravichandra Kulur* Flute *Leo Dombecki* Piano *Barry Phillips* Cello
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Black Voices & London Adventist Chorale
Fri 6 Jun Town Hall
If you love inspirational gospel singing, don’t miss the stunning London Adventist Chorale, one of the world’s best gospel choirs. They’re joining Town Hall Associate Artists Black Voices in an uplifting programme of inspirational gospel and spirituals old and new, alongside new music from LAC’s charismatic young director Ken Burton. Ken led the fantastic Town Hall Gospel Choir in last year’s Reopening Concert, and they’ll be joining the party in a special guest appearance. “The London Adventist Choral stole the show with gospel fervour. Their conductor, Ken Burton, was clearly the coolest man in the postal district and probably the planet!” Evening Standard
*London Adventist Chorale, Director Ken Burton* *Black Voices, Music Director Carol Pemberton*
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Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion Including the Dancing Drummers of Manipur
Wed 2 Jul Town Hall
Global tabla supremo Zakir Hussain is a major force in world music, and favorite accompanist for the greatest Indian classical musicians and dancers. His outstanding collaborations include Shakti, Remember Shakti, The Diga Rhythm Band, Planet Drum and Masters of Percussion. Tonight he heads up a unique group of percussion masters on a variety of colourful instruments along with the amazing Dancing Drummers of Manipur, renowned for their athletic dancing, drumming and martial arts. £15, £20, £25
*Zakir Hussain* Tabla *Taufiq Kureshi* Indian percussion *Meitei Pung Cholom Performing Troupe - Dancing Drummers of Manipur* *Niladri Kumar* Sitar *T.H. Vinayakram (Vikku)* Ghatam *Dilshad Khan* Sarangi
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An Evening With Pentangle No Support
Sat 5 Jul Symphony Hall
The original line-up of Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Jacqui McShee, Danny Thompson and Terry Cox return to celebrate their legacy. Formed in swinging ‘60s London, Pentangle were one of the most exciting and innovative groups in the world, genuinely pushing boundaries and exploring new musical avenues. Simultaneously stars of the underground and darlings of the mainstream, they enjoyed an unprecedented degree of worldwide success for an acoustic band and their influence and musical impact is still revered and relevant today.
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Saregama & the CBSO present Rafi Resurrected with Sonu Niigaam
Tue 15 Jul Symphony Hall
*A Tribute to Mohammad Rafi* Sonu Niigaam, the most popular playback singer in India today, and famous as the presenter of hit talent show _SaReGaMa_, teams up with Birmingham’s world-renowned orchestra, to perform 18 legendary hits by Mohammad Rafi, the radiant and nostalgic voice of Bollywood’s golden era. Songs performed will include tracks from the forthcoming _Rafi Resurrected album_, plus several extra tracks specially arranged for the spectacular sounds of a 75-piece orchestra amplified by state of the art audio equipment. Presented by SaReGaMa in association with the CBSO. VIP tickets available from SaReGaMa on 020 8961 3344. Please note that the concert starts promptly at 7.45pm.
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra*
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Kate Rusby - 27th September 2008
Sat 27 Sep Town Hall
