World

Frank Chickens

One of John Peels favorite groups from the 1980s is still alive and hatching. They’re colorful, provocative and mostly Japanese, singing about Ninjas, cross-cultural relationships and joy of Japanese housewife. They have released 5 albums, toured worldwide, are Perrier Award nominees and Foster Comedy Gods 2010 .
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Maracatu Cruzeiro do Sul

Maracatu Cruzeiro do Sul is a Brighton based drumming, singing and dancing group which performs styles from the North East of Brazil at parades, festivals, clubs and outdoor events. Along with vibrant costumes and dynamic movement the atmosphere and bass-heavy sound never fail to get people dancing!  

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Baluji

Baluji is one of the great sitarists to emerge from India. He is a rare musician indeed, described as “lush and utterly fresh” (Scotsman 2007) he is an accessible artist whose performances are infused with a warmth and humour which connects audiences (new and old alike) with Indian Classical Music. Baluji’s special ability is to make his music more than about incredible technique but about emotion and feelings and to experiment across traditions and genres.
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Cheng-Ying Chuang

Taiwanese Cheng-Ying Chuang is an award-winning musician in both Chinese and Western classical music. Currently resident in London, he plays/sings as a soloist, with his group Musitonik Ensemble and diverse world musicians/music groups in the UK and Taiwan in styles including Jazz, Chinese folk/classical, Beijing Opera, Scottish folk, Indian Light Classical, British Pop, Electronics, Jewish folk, Western Early and Classical Music.  'Hauntingly beautiful' - The Herald
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Polina Shepherd

“Breathtaking vocals” Musician Magazine

Born in Siberia, Polina Shepherd (Skovoroda) learned music as a child around the family table. Now an internationally renowned singer of Russian and Yiddish song, she performs with an explosive mixture of powerful rhythm and profound melodies. Traditional yet modern, she brings the songs of the Steppes and the Shtetl up to date with passion and haunting soul.

Singing in Russian and Yiddish she has worked and recorded in Max Pashm′s “Never Mind the Balkans” and performs with many bands, orchestras and choirs as well as continuing her highly successful solo career.

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Chaos Carousel

Blending Music of Eastern Europe and the Balkans with mesmerising Tribal Fusion, Chaos Carousel takes us on a journey that not only crosses continents but also takes us deep into ourselves. Skillfully weaving elements of Klezmer, Fasil and Demotika into new repertoire and using rhythms and grooves both reminiscent of the shtetl and the souk  >> more

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

Mugen Taiko..... exploring the limitless possibilities of the taiko drum.  Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers is a professional touring group performing a full-length concert at theatres, festivals & collaborations with other art forms.
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Los Mariachos

Mariachi music is the unique and vibrant sound of traditional Mexican music, guaranteed with its exciting blend of live musicians and colourful costumes to bring the passion of Mexico and the authentic Mexican ‘fiesta’ feel to your special occasion.
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Son Guarachando

Son Guarachando are one of the top exponents of Cuban Son, Salsa and Latin Music working in the UK today. They are fronted by vocalist Adriana Lord from Havana, Cuba who has been a leading force on the Havana Scene for well over a decade having worked with the likes of William Vivanco, Eliades Ochoa (Buena Vista Social Club) and NG La Banda.
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London Klezmer Quartet

The London Klezmer Quartet are a dynamic group of performers much in demand on the UK world music scene, and their deep understanding of klezmer, the celebratory and soulful music of Eastern European Jews, is reflected in exuberant, passionate and accomplished performances.
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Bollywood Brass Band

The Bollywood Brass Band is the UK's pioneering Indian-style wedding band, playing the great tunes and compulsively danceable rhythms of the most popular music in the world.
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Mazaika

Russian folk and Gypsy, Balkan, Tango, Classical and Opera, Hot Club Jazz, French café style and beyond.  Mazaika have given concerts and cabaret performances at concert halls and music festivals throughout Britain, Europe and the U.S.A. Ideal for all kinds of events from Corporate to Private Parties to Festivals.
'Hugely entertaining... the duo frequently brought the house down' - The Scotsman
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Gregg Kofi Brown

“Gregg Kofi Brown…classy African tinged soul funk” The Guardian
A member of the world class African pioneers OSIBISA for over 22 years, Gregg Kofi Brown has just released his first solo album featuring the likes of Sting, Des'ree and Gabrielle which he performs with his band Afrobeat.

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Bacalao

Bacalao are one of the biggest and most colourful Latin show bands in the country. The aim of the band is essentially to make people dance, young and old and their interpretation of latin classics will fill any dancefloor.

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Merlin Shepherd Quartet

Bringing together the music of Jewish eastern Europe, Greece and Turkey, the Merlin Shepherd Quartet entice and seduce us with irresistible music for dancing and listening. Merlin Shepherd is a master of his craft and is equally at home on a concert stage or a wedding dance floor. "Merlin Shepherd is Britain’s finest Klezmer clarinetist”  Songlines
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Soname

Contemporary Tibetan Mountain Songs.
Soname brings the ancient culture of Tibet to the modern media via the vehicle of her music. Highlights of her musical career include The Prince of Wales' "Evening for Tibet" at the Royal Opera House in London and she performs all over Europe and the UK's major festivals with top acts like Asian Dub Foundation, Zero 7 and the Sugarcubes.

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Candela

Candela was formed back in 1999 by guitarist/luthier Paul Aguilera and has developed into an original and innovative world music group fusing flamenco, and middle eastern music. 

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 Mboob Mbalahal

A collective of top gambian percussionists led by master drummer Musa Mboob. Son of renowned master percussionist Doudou Mboob,  Musa soon followed in his fathers footsteps, being awarded a certificate of recognition as the No 1 Percussionist in The Gambia after his performinace at the Gambian Cultural festival in 1988. His drumming ensemble Mboob Mbalahal is a powerhouse of rhythm, energy and incredible talent.

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Pollito Boogaloo

Pollito Boogaloo play afro-colombian roots music drawing from classic 60s cumbia, vallenato and puya and mixing in a little dub and some Haitian voodoo! An essential ingredient of any South American party.

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 Fanfara (trans. brass band)

Fanfara is a brass and percussion group of up to 12 musicians. Fanfara plays festivals, arts centres, weddings, funerals, parades, parties, clubs and pubs, pretty much anywhere with a bar and a crowd.

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