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A Series of
Four Concerts
Buy a season ticket for only £39, FOSJ £34,
Students £16 or book individually
Pre-show suppers are available before each Concert in the Series |
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BATANAI MARIMBA
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Zimbabwe and
Southern
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"rivetingly
visual, gloriously musical"
A blistering fusion of South African melody and Zimbabwean rhythms drivenby
a stunning massed marimba section and fronted by the enduring exuberance and
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marimbiraman
Wedzerai Zvirevo. Batanai's music celebrates the past as well as
encompassing passionate new songs that explore displacement and cultural
change and celebrate freedom through unity. The rippling acoustics of
traditional Southern African marimbas and percussion, horns, guitars and
soaring vocal harmonies combined with high-energy rhythms, outrageous
costumes and flamboyant style make this show irresistible.
Tickets £11(£10FOSJ), £9(£8 FOSJ), £5 students & restricted view
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TIBETAN MONKS from
TASHI LHUNPO MONASTERY
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The Power of Compassion - Sacred Dance and Chant
The sacred world
of Tibet is filled with the chanting of Buddhist texts, the recitation of
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blowing of
trumpets and the beating of drums. Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhumpo Monastery
(now based in South India) bring a programme of dances and music, which
illustrates the full range and diversity of this astonishing culture. Today
the Monastery is home to around 250 monks of all ages and is a major centre
of learning, best known for its unique traditions of masked dances and
sacred music.
Tickets £12(£10 FOSJ), £10(£9 FOSJ), £5 students & restricted view
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WAI
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New Zealand |
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Passionate
ambassadors of the Maori language and using the basic ingredients of rhythm
and voice, WAI make 100% modern Maori music. Their name means 'water' and
their music is just as refreshing, though enriched with emotion, soulful
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with complex
rhythms. Their unique sound features singing in traditional style, vocal
patterns and harmonies. Organic, natural beats - human breathing, nature and
animal sounds - are incorporated with indigenous percussion and action
sounds including poi body slaps, foot stamping and hand clapping.
Traditional Maori music is chant like, progressing in sections, telling
stories about life. WAI utilise their ancestors methods, linking the sounds
of today with the rich culture and traditional heritage of the Maori people.
WAI have been nominated for BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music.
Tickets £11(£10FOSJ), £9(£8 FOSJ), £5 students & restricted view
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MUGENKYO
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Japanese Drumming |
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'highly visual...spectacular" Time Out
Having learned the ancient drumming techniques from Japanese masters,
Mugenkyo are widely acclaimed as Europe's foremost Taiko drum group. Their
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with diverse
musical influences to create innovative and expressive music.
Performing over 100 shows a year, Mugenkyo have built a solid reputation for
their energetic and dynamic shows since their establishment in 1994. Their
recordings have been used in film soundtracks and tv documentaries, their TV
appearances include The Brit Awards, and they have worked on numerous joint
projects and collaborations across a wide variety of disciplines.
Tickets £12(£10FOSJ), £10(£9 FOSJ), £5 students & restricted view
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