What’s on – World Music

1 Sep 2012 at The DrumNaseebo Lal is regarded as a mega super star within Pakistan. She has recorded over 1500 songs, produced over 100 albums and as a playback singer, she has dominated the Punjabi film industry, with her first film being ‘Desa da Raja’ in 1999. Blessed with a strong and powerful voice, she is able to change, vary, strain, snap, twist and s […]

1 Jul 2012 at The CrossHeadline acts: DJ DUKE (PRIVE/CIRCUS), The Electric Funk Orchestra feat. James Saxxman & Sam Harrison, OYABATUCADA […]

19 May 2012 at Nishkam CentreThe performance will unite two of Europe’s leading Indian Classical musical maestros; the esteemed sitar musician, Roopa Panesar and tabla sensation, Surdarshan Singh. Roopa Panesar is considered one of the finest sitar players to emerge on the Indian music scene in the UK. Having learnt the instrument from the age of seven under […]

23 Jun 2012 at The DrumFREE A free event packed with entertainment provided by the region’s most talented emerging artists. The ground floor will come to life with a sample of the arts and music activities that take place at The Drum regularly. Performances, workshops, music, stalls, competitions and much more. […]

22 Jun 2012 at La ReferenceWith Steve Yimga and Afro Vibe A contemporary group of talented musicians playing popular African tunes including P Square (Chop My Money), Wizkid (Pakuramo), Bracket, Fally Ipupa and many more. […]

21 Jun 2012 at La ReferenceSenegalese musician Diabel Cissokho is part of the great line of Cissokho griots. With an exceptional musical pedigree (kora player with Baaba Maal, Kandia Kouyate, Pee Wee Ellis, Nuru Kane, Daby Balde, Omar Pene and Abdou Diop), Diabel is now well established in the UK. His virtuosic talent, his “resonant voice and rocking kora st […]

16 Jun 2012 at macFREE A free programme of workshops, activities, music, film, theatre and discussion to celebrate the launch of national Refugee Week in Birmingham. We’ll be offering a packed line-up of live world music on the outside terrace to take you from the Chilean Andes through Africa to the Balkans. Featuring Kausary, Damba, Afro Mio, The Redeemed a […]

15 Jun 2012 at Henry'sFREE Johnny Kowalski & the Sexy Weirdos is a full seven piece line-up of drums, guitar, vocals, percussion, tuba, trombone, cornet and violin. The band has quickly gained a fine reputation in Birmingham and the West Midlands for their exciting blend of gypsy punk that never fails to set a room of people into a dancing frenzy. S […]

11 Jun 2012 at Henry'sFREE Get ready to be taken on a magical journey across China by Birmingham’s first and only traditional Chinese music group. From the heart of the Yangtze Delta to the foothills of the mountains of Yunnan, then across to the bright blue shores of County Down and the high peaks and green fields of Derbyshire, this musical journey is […]

3 Jun 2012 at Ort CafeFREE With influences from DJ culture, Indian classical, reggae, bhangra, hip-hop, community politics, European, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and African music, underground art and eighties pop, Transglobal Underground is a truly eclectic and global experience. […]

3 Jun 2012 at Ort CafeVillage Well launched to great acclaim on the festival circuit in 2011, ending the season with a blazing performance in the Bohemian Jukebox at Moseley Folk Festival in September. This unique trio reflects the culturally dynamic nature of their Birmingham home, skilfully combining rich Middle Eastern melodies with the classical and folk […]

30 Jun 2012 at The DrumNova Guarda brings the hottest sounds from the street blocos of Riode Janeiro direct to Birmingham, playing a mix of authentic Brazilian samba, funk, marchas and pop! Featuring over 30 percussionists from across the Midlands, and guest starring guitarist Pepe Barcellos and vocalist Fabio Allman from the Brazilian super group Monobloco, […]

8 Jun 2012 at The DrumA musical masterpiece of live original compositions and covers of the latest Bollywood Hits, music directors and vocalists such as RDBurman, Madan Mohan, Naushad, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle,Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar. The spectacular night will beaccompanied by vibrant choreographed Bollywood dance. […]

29 Jun 2012 at AnnexeThe travelling Spanish guitar duo return to Annexe for another night of passionate latin sounds. Their past visits captivated Annexe regulars, visitors and staff with powerful vocals and elegant guitars. This time they'll take you on a journey through the beatiful classical guitar, dark and passionate Flamenco, fiesta Rumbas (Gypsy […]

14 Jul 2012 at Symphony HallFREE Nada, meaning ‘sound’ in Sanskrit, features Supriya Nagarajan, a vocalist of world-wide repute in Indian Classical music and Artistic Director of Manasamitra. She is joined by Vijay Venkat on violin and Indian bamboo flute; Martin Teshome on cello; Carlos Uzcategui on piano; and performance artist Sameer Butt, who has a range […]

19 May 2012 at Symphony HallFREE Sarvar Sabri brings together a unique collaborative presentation of folk songs and rhythms from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, set in a British contemporary soundscape. Sarvar presents a quartet of some of the UK’s finest musicians whose musical artistry derives from the regions of Multan and Punjab. […]

20 Nov 2012 at Town Hall […]

31 May 2012 at Hare & HoundsNeo-Rembetika group Trio Tekke has surged onto the scene in the past few years with their experimental approach to the 'Greek blues' and with their own distinctive compositions. Their first release Ta Reggetika (2009) earned them an underground cult status, with its grainy sound and infectious groove. Their second al […]

16 Jun 2012 at Symphony HallFREE Yorkshire-based musician Tom Pope adds a little Hindustani twist to the Italian mandolin as he weaves together the sounds of Europe and India. Tom presents an afternoon of rãgas that he has re-shaped through the intricate use of notes, skilfully manipulated and framed with rhythmic patterns of the Tabla. […]

21 Oct 2012 at Artrix Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography & sheer athleticism.Through years of rigorous touring as Europe’s leading taiko drum group, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, […]