vijay iyer trio: about “historicity”

see also new CD release: thirtha (25th February 2011) – http://bit.ly/evgpBn

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vijay iyer: about “solo”

see also new CD release: thirtha (25th February 2011) – http://bit.ly/evgpBn

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WOMAD Presents… At The Tower Festival: 19th – 20th September 2009

PETER GABRIEL’S celebrated festival of world music WOMAD is to come to London for the first time in over 10 years. WOMAD PRESENTS is a series of one off performances from artists woven together from all over the world.

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WOMAD and The Tower Festival (in association with Songlines) have come together to offer a unique World Music experience set in the historical grounds of the Tower of London. As part its biggest project ever staged in London, WOMAD will be bringing with the best in world music artists, street entertainment and workshops offering the audience the opportunity to discover what makes the artists tick.

SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER *

4.45-5.15pm: Dulsori (South Korea)
5.45-6.15pm: Paprika Balkanicus (Romania/Serbia/Slovenia)
6.45-7.15pm: Nathan Flutebox Lee (India/UK)
7.45-8.30pm: The Imagined Village (UK)
9-00.10.15pm Khaled (Algeria)

SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER *

4.45-5.15pm: Siyaya (Zimbabwe)
5.45-6.15pm: Abdullah Chhadeh & Syriana (Syria)
6.45-7.15pm: Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara (UK/Gambia)
7.45-8.30pm Tony Allen (Nigeria)
9.00-10.15pm The Bays/Heritage (UK)

* Times subject to change.

Click here for more information about each artist.

As part of the event there will be music workshops, where the audience has a chance to meet and learn about the visiting artists and their music. There will also be entertainment provided in the picnic areas throughout the day. The ubiquitous Womad flags will also be a feature of the weekend.

The blend of stunning surroundings in the heart of London, world class performances and quality food and drink is an experience not to be missed!

Doors 3.30pm / Show 4.45pm

TICKET PRICES:
£35 EACH DAY / £65 WEEKEND
SUBJECT TO BOOKING FEE

Tickets here…

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS PICNIC STYLE (NO FLAT FLOOR SEATS) WITH UNRESERVED TIERED SEATS AT THE BACK OF THE ARENA.

(Source: 07/2009 – Womad | News – The TowerFestival 2009)

SWARAJ MUSIC presents… Nathan ‘Flutebox’ Lee

It’s Hip Hop…But not as we know it!

This is the definitive biography for fans, friends and people who take a passing interest in the living legend that is Mr Nathan ‘Flutebox’ Lee, the man who came 18th in Arena magazine’s list of ‘Top 100 coolest things on the planet’ (Arena magazine)

…” is fast becoming one of the hottest UK live acts.
Beatboxing is no longer unique to Urban music
thanks to Nathan ‘Flutebox’ Lee ”
(Songlines magazine)

With his trademark live FLUTEBOXING [beatboxing and playing the flute at the same time] Nathan ‘Flutebox’ Lee’s explosive blend unites Hip Hop, Drum ‘n’ bass and Ragga beats with Indian classical, Jazz and Funk melodies.

NATHAN LEE is a true 21st Century musical pioneer, taking live acoustic performance to the next level and urban music into uncharted waters. His hi-octane, hyper-percussive show combines the raw energy and attitude of Hip Hop and Jazz beats with the intricacies and musicianship of classical Indian music.

He has collaborated live and in the studio with, among others, NITIN SAWHNEY, THE PRODIGY, THE ROOTS, BEARDYMAN, PLAN B, ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION, FOREIGN BEGGARS, MATTAFIX, and ED RUSH & OPTICAL. Nathan has established himself as a UK festival favourite, appearing at BESTIVAL (main stage 2008 & 9) as well as WOMAD (UK, Spain and Gran Canaria – main stage), Larmer Tree and Glastonbury. He is also spreading his sound further afield…to Russia, U.S, Mexico, South East Asia and beyond.

Nathan has just finished his spell as an EMERGING ARTIST IN RESIDENCE at London’s prestigious SOUTH BANK CENTRE and will be continuing his fruitful relationship with them – look out for Nathan’s live show there on 25th September 2009 featuring a whole host of brilliant collaborators including Riz MC, Shri and B.L.O.T (audiovisual collective from New Delhi).

He is also currently writing and recording the score to online drama/murder mystery ‘Who Killed Summer’, due to take the nation’s teenagers by storm this summer. Expect his first CD release and film debut later this year.

After leaving school and working as a labourer for five years Nathan Lee put down his shovel and picked up a flute…not your average path to musical success but then again Nathan Lee is not your average musician. Half Indian and half Scottish, this former pirate radio Jungle MC has a musical education in Hip Hop, Jazz and Tchaikovsky, complemented in recent years by a love of Eastern music inspired by frequent visits to perform in India.

In his spellbinding live show he is joined by his band THE CLINIC – an astounding array of talented musicians from all parts of the globe who take you on a magic carpet ride through dusty Asian streets via New York block parties and grimy London clubs…WANDAN (human beatbox), HANIF KHAN (tabla), MAQUENZIE (keyboards) and rapper SKREIN.

Whether on his own or with his band, Nathan ‘Flutebox’ Lee is leaving audiences worldwide literally speechless.

This is live music equally at home in a sweaty London club or the Royal Festival Hall. Jump up or stroke your chin – the choice is yours!

(Source: 07/2009 – Womad | News – The TowerFestival 2009)