Fifteen musicians, seven countries, three continents, one band.
Swedish polskas meet Scottish reels, English folk guitar accompanies Indian classical song, Galician pipes play Balkan melodies and the Zimbabwean mbira blends with Colombian rhythms. The result is a unique and exciting blend of culture, personality and musical style.
Featuring winners of BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, Last Orders, BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award nominees Rura and Swedish Folk Award winners Kolonien, alongside winner of the All India Radio Competition Carnatic Devotional singer Charu Hariharan, rising star of the Senegalese Griot tradition Abdou Cissokho and Mediterranean singer Navah Elbaz, Världens Band showcases music from around the world, at its very best.

Take part in a very special afternoon of workshops with the energetic and multitalented, Världens Band. Choose from workshops in Indian Singing, French Dance Tunes, Scandinavian and Balkan Tunes, Senegalese Singing and Rhythm and Accompaniment. There will also be a playing session in Gateshead Old Town Hall’s cafe between the workshops and concert.

See www.sagegateshead.com for full details.

Open to everyone aged 14 and above.

Both presented by Sage Gateshead.

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