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Mid-day Mantra Season
More InfoSaturday lunchtimes Symphony Hall Foyer Bars
Mid-day Mantra is a free monthly series presenting music to uplift the spirit on Saturday lunchtime. Escape the hurly-burly, as once a month we present outstanding Asian artists from the UK and the Indian subcontinent in relaxed, informal sessions. South-Asian snacks will be available to buy in the bar.
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Artsfest
More InfoWeekend of free events Town Hall & Symphony Hall
A weekend of free events as part of ArtsFest 2010. Please visit "ArtsFest":http://artsfest.org.uk for more information.
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Mid-day Mantra - Faheem M...
More InfoSat 11 Sep 2:00pm Symphony Hall
A taster session for Symphony Hall and Sampad’s monthly lunchtime Asian chill series, Mid-day Mantra. Be transported by the magical singing of Faheem Mazhar, acclaimed master of the ancient Indian vocal tradition and student of some of the greatest classical gurus.
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Folk For Free - Elfynn
More InfoSat 11 Sep Symphony Hall
The launch of a new free monthly series. Elfynn play a vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary tunes on fiddle and accordion with a back line of driving danceable rhythms, grooving bass and fiery electric guitar.
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Folk for Free Season
More InfoSat 11 Sep 4:30pm Symphony Hall Foyer Bars
Come and join us after work and enjoy some of the best in contemporary folk music from the Midlands. With the exception of this month's launch at ArtsFest, Folk for Free will run monthly on a Thursday from 5.30pm - 7pm.
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Joanna Newsom
More Info Book TicketsFri 17 Sep 7:30pm Symphony Hall
Joanna Newsom; harpist, pianist, and singer-songwriter, makes her Symphony Hall debut. Newsom’s recent album _Have One on Me_ has received enthusiastic critical plaudits. She is a spellbinding live performer: *‘... symphonies swirl, motifs that others would build a career out of drop in and out and no one can be left in any doubt that they are witnessing a master at work.’* The Independent
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Padmashree Dr. S.P. Balas... Accompanied by Saadhaga Paravaigal in association with The London Beat
More Info Book TicketsSat 25 Sep 4:00pm Symphony Hall
Balasubramanyam, fondly known as “SPB” or “ Balu”, got the taste for music at a very young age. After winning an amateur singing contest, he gave up studying engineering to pursue his interest in music. His career spans over 40 years, 36,000 songs and nine languages. He is a singer, dubbing artist, actor, music director and producer. Chitra, ‘the Nightingale of South India’ is a multilingual singer who has given performances in major venues throughout India and worldwide. Karthik is the most sought after Tamil singer today, performing for many music directors including Academy Award winner A R Rahman.
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Ustad S Tari Khan, Shri H... True Sound True Life
More Info Book TicketsMon 27 Sep 7:30pm Town Hall
The celebrated "Shri Hans Raj Hans":http://www.hansrajhans.org accompanied by the legendary tabla player "Ustad S Tari Khan":http://www.taritabla.com who will also be playing a classical tabla solo along with sarangi maestro "Pandit Ramesh Mishra":http://www.rameshmisra.com. A chance to hear these master artists perform together for the 1st time in the UK, and join them on a journey of true spiritual Indian music. Sufi. "Click here to watch a video of Ustad S Tari Khan and Shri Hans Raj Hans":http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7JItX35Tak "Click here to watch a video of Ustad S Tari Khan":http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9LD9kVX9lM
*Ustad S Tari Khan* _Tabla_ *Shri Hans Raj Hans* _Sufi Vocal_ *Pandit Ramesh Mishra* _Sarangi_
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Jim Moray Band no support
More Info Book TicketsTue 28 Sep 8:00pm Town Hall
Jim Moray is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer who has created startlingly contemporary recordings of England’s traditional songs which have been described as the most significant development in folk music in the last 30 years. *‘The reinvention of folk music, Jim Moray’s debut CD, a word-of-mouth sensation, is the biggest leap forward in folk for 30 years.’* The Telegraph *‘Moray’s inventive rearrangement of such familiar ballads as _Early One Morning_ and _Raggle Taggle Gypsies_ may just be the most significant new development in English folk music since Fairport Convention’s _Liege and Leif_.’* Uncut Jim has gone from performing in local folk clubs to playing the main stage at Cambridge Folk Festival, Sidmouth Folk Festival, WOMAD and beyond. In 2004 he received both the Horizon Award as best newcomer and the prestigious Album Of The Year Award for _Sweet England_ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Two further albums _Jim Moray_ and _Low Culture_ have won the fRoots Critics’ Poll Album of the Year Award, Mojo’s Folk Album of the Year and three nominations in the BBC Folk Awards 2009.
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Juan Martin Flamenco Ense...
More Info Book TicketsThu 14 Oct 7:30pm Town Hall
Voted into the top flamenco guitarists in the world by US Guitar Player magazine, Juan Martín will perform his own compositions, supported by a line-up of fabulous flamenco dancers and singers direct from Spain including Raquel de Luna, Miguel Infante and Carlos Brias, all prize winning artists direct from Andalucia. "Watch a video of Juan Martin's Flamenco Dance Ensemble":http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzXzZiYicbQ "Visit Juan Martin's website":http://www.flamencovision.com
The performance will finish at approximately 9.30pm including one interval.
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Folk For Free - Boat To R...
More InfoThu 21 Oct 5:30pm Symphony Hall Foyer Bars
"Boat To Row":http://myspace.com/boattorow front man Michael King enchants audiences, finger picking his way through a romantic acoustic sound that is brimming with delicate honesty. Now signed to Nottingham based label Danger Laser! Phaser! Razor! an EP is due for release in the not too distant future.
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Salif Keita No Support
More Info Book TicketsMon 25 Oct 8:00pm Town Hall
Salif Keita is one of the true giants of African music. For more than forty years he has been the goldsmith of modern Malian music, crossing musical and cultural frontiers with abandon, meshing rock, funk and jazz with the deepest West African traditions to forge a modern and original African sound. “The golden voice of Africa lifts the hearer as if the whole of human future depended on it.” fRoots
There will be no support act and no interval. The concert will finish at approximately 9.30pm.
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Tango Pasión: Ulti...
More Info Book TicketsWed 27 Oct 7:30pm Town Hall
Two decades after the Broadway success of _Tango Argentino_, creators reignited the passion of Tango with a brand-new live spectacle, combining virtuosity with sensuality - the result _Tango Pasiόn_, has since taken the international stage by storm, enthralling audiences with its charm and zeal. Experience the energy, zest and fervour of pure Argentinean Tango, music and song in this magnificent, captivating performance, presented by 12 of Buenos Aires finest Tango dancers, seamlessly choreographed by Hector Zaraspe - former tutor to Rudolf Nureyev and Dame Margot Fonteyn - accompanied by the salient sounds of the live six-piece orchestra, _Tango Pasión Sexteto_, directed by Juan Carlos Zunini. "Click here to visit the Tango Pasión website":http://www.tangopasion.com/
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Seth Lakeman Plus support
More Info Book TicketsSat 30 Oct 8:00pm Town Hall
Seth's live show, as with everything else he does, takes the established folk orthodoxy and turns it on its head. The spirit of the rock band meets the timeless and heartfelt subject matter of the folk tale in a blur of fiddle, acoustic guitar and foot-stomping rhythms, with Seth's unmistakable vocals riding the wave. *'The musical equivalent of the bodice-ripping blockbuster'* The Guardian "Click here to visit Seth Lakeman's website":http://www.sethlakeman.co.uk "Click here to visit Seth Lakeman's myspace page":http://www.myspace.com/sethlakeman
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Ralph McTell Please note there is no support and no interval
More Info Book TicketsMon 1 Nov 8:00pm Town Hall
Described by Billy Connolly as ʻBritain's best singer/songwriterʼ, Ralph McTell is one of the UK's most consummate entertainers. He has won The Ivor Novello Award and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award for his songwriting. Ralph takes the audience on a ninety-minute journey along the musical path he has followed for over four decades. Ralph's astute observation and wry take on life shine through his songs and anecdotes. His rich baritone voice and his virtuosity on guitar promise a very special evening. *'A big man with a big heart and a big, big talent.'* Willy Russell *'McTell hits the spot by telling your personal story: yours and everyone's.'* The Guardian
Please note there is no support and no interval. The performance is expected to finish at approximately 9.30pm.
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Norma Waterson & Eliz...
More Info Book TicketsTue 2 Nov 8:00pm Town Hall
Norma Waterson and Eliza Carthy are not simply two of the country's finest exponents of traditional song. With their rich, distinctive and authentic voices, mother and daughter have effortlessly engaged new audiences and admirers across two generations. Between them, Norma and Eliza have three Mercury Prize nominations and have both been presented with BBC Folk Singer of the Year awards (Norma in 2001, Eliza in 2003), as well as innumerable other accolades. Although they have recorded together on many occasions over the years, _The Gift_ is Norma and Eliza's first, much anticipated, duo release which will be supported by a major landmark tour. Norma and Eliza will be touring as a five piece band including Martin Carthy, performing traditional classics as well as some unexpected gems. Norma Waterson and Eliza Carthy bring all these songs to life, no matter what the origin, with their wonderfully versatile and compassionate voices. This concert highlights their new record, _The Gift_, due for release in July 2010.
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Mary Chapin Carpenter & special guest Tift Merritt
More Info Book TicketsWed 3 Nov 7:30pm Town Hall
Country-folk singer-songwriter Mary Chapin became a Nashvile darling for her album _State of The Heart_, and in the twenty years since her breakthrough, her subtle, peaceful sound has won countless devoted fans and several Grammies. Tonight she performs from her new album _The Age of Miracles_. ‘Carpenter’s talents remain timeless’ Billboard
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Le Mystere des Voix Bulga...
More Info Book TicketsThu 4 Nov 7:30pm Town Hall
Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares is an internationally renowned vocal ensemble that blends traditional six-part a cappella repertoire with modern arrangements to create a richness of sound and otherworldly mood. The singers 'jubilate, shout, ornament, form fast and perfect glissandos, let one crazy rhythm follow another and make their voices build the most darling cords.' The appeal of the group has to do with the beauty of its sound, the character of its music and the connection of this music with universal human feelings and experiences. *'…when they open their voices out come timeless melodies and rich, strange harmonies that make every hair on your body stand on end.'* Timeout, New York *'Bulgarian music is stunningly beautiful, the voices are exceptional, the melodies are extraordinary and I think people are just stunned by it...the vocal style is just magic.'* The New York Times "Visit the website":http://themysteryofthebulgarianvoices.com
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Blazin' Fiddles
More Info Book TicketsTue 9 Nov 8:00pm Town Hall
Take a group of the hottest contemporary fiddle players from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and you’ve got the award-winning "Blazin’ Fiddles":http://www.blazin-fiddles.com on your hands. In the past decade no other band has quite captured the excitement, passion and the sensitivity of Scottish music in the same way. Like rare single malts, each member of Blazin’ Fiddles draws the distinct flavour of music from their part of the highlands and islands. From solo to ensemble sets, they all come together in a fiery blend that raises the roof. *“The Led Zeppelin of the folk world”* The Scotsman *“Absolutely mindblowing”* Mike Harding BBC Radio 2 *“A Blazin’ Fiddles gig is an informal party complete with chaos, fun and natural enthusiasm”* Glasgow Fiddle Magazine
*Catriona Macdonald, Bruce Macgregor, Allan Henderson,Iain Macfarlane* _fiddles_ *Anna Massie* _guitar/fiddle_ *Andy Thorburn* _keyboard_
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Tom Paxton
More Info Book TicketsSun 14 Nov 7:30pm Town Hall
'We are all born singing Tom Paxton songs' Nanci Griffith 'Tom's songs are fine songs in anyone's book' Uncut Perennial US folk music legend Tom Paxton returns to Town Hall in his incredible sixth decade as a live performer. He has delighted generations with unforgettable classics including _Ramblin’ Boy_, _Last Thing on My Mind_ and _Bottle of Wine_. He has a quite magical charisma on stage, combining subtly acerbic wit with dignity, humanity and unique charm in abundance. No-one walks away from a Tom Paxton show without a big smile and a warm feeling. An absolute one off.
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