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International musical adventurers The Turbans bind together music from ‘manywhere’, igniting audiences with the bacchanalian spirit of the Eastern Mediterranean. Grab a drink and one of Balabam’s excellent burgers and get ready to enjoy the fiery Yiddish and Balkan sounds of The Don Kipper Duo, Trio Lokito’s mix of soukous and salsa, master of the 21-string West African kora harp Kadialy Kouyate, Colombian singer (and frontwoman of Latin big band Conjunto Sabroso) Luz-Elena Caicedo digging her roots in an acoustic trio and the UK’s finest blues guitarists Adam Blake and Ramon Goose (with special guest percussionist Hamid Mantu, from Transglobal Underground)Īnd in between all this, Jamie will be on the decks spinning global sounds to compliment the live setsįollowing their sold-out album launch at Islington Assembly Hall in April, international legends The Turbans bring their unique vibe to Camden's iconic venue The Jazz Cafe for a late summer smash with long-time collaborators Woodburner, supported by the epic Don Kipper who sold out their own album launch at Wilton's in June. Time to kick back and celebrate Sunday with an easy going, culture-blending afternoon at North London’s friendliest and finest live music bar Balabam.ĭJ and host Jamie Renton has handpicked a selection of the best musicians in town to play special acoustic sets throughout the afternoon. Second set 7.45pm to about 8.30pm.ĪN AFTERNOON MINI-FEST FEATUING THE FINEST MUSIC FROM ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE Tsvey Kipperim’s first set will be at 6.30pm to 7.15pm. Gates open 6pm to give an opportunity to see the gardens and get food and drink. Through the intimate interplay between accordion and the clarinet, these two musicians explore the potentials that a deep working relationship, a shared love for the tradition, and a profound friendship can create.ĭaniel Gouly has been described as a ‘stand out’ musician in the London scene according the Evening Standard and his soloing has been described as ‘transcendental’ by Songlines, while The Financial Times has claimed Josh Middleton ‘has played with every Klezmer musician in London.’ After some deliberation, the Tsvey Kipperim have decided that actually that’s probably true. From Greece to Moldova via a synagogue in Kiev they move with wit, joy, and sadness in equal measure.

In their performances they take an audience on an odyssey through Eastern Europe, touching on many of the traditions which have influenced East European Jewish Music, such as Romani Music, and rural folk traditions from around the Balkans and the Mediterranean. Separated from the shoal, these two breakaway Kippers delve deeply into the Neshama (spirit) of Jewish music. The Tsvey Kipperim, Daniel Gouly and Josh Middleton, are two members of Don Kipper – a multi award-winning ensemble playing a wide range of traditional musical forms reflecting the cultural diversity of North East London. Leeds-based jazz fusion collective Necktr and the energetic, globetrotting sounds of award-winning sextet Don Kipper.

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Prominent James Brown co-writers and original 'JB Horn' Pee Wee Ellis headlines the Ronnie Scott's takeover with a retrospective performance covering an illustrious 50-year career, with rising jazz star and virtuoso vocalist Judi Jackson, the wildly entertaining Ronnie Scott’s Big Band, club regulars the Andy Davies Quartet and hugely popular funk and soul ensemble W3 rounding things off.Įlsewhere, Sunday’s other stages and Saturday’s full line-up will feature the likes of brass misfits BYOB (Bring Your Own Brass),

The Ealing Jazz Festival returns to Ealing’s stunning Walpole Park with its most ambitious lineup to date, including helping Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club to celebrate 60 years with the legendary venue programming Sunday’s Main Stage proceedings.

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