It goes without saying that we have a special relationship with SOAS Radio, so it comes pretty naturally to us to suggest to you an event that they’re organising on Friday 1st June in Walthamstow. For their yearly showcase, happening at St. Mary’s Music Hall, they will bring together an...
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A moment occurred during the final stages of The Turbans‘ album launch show at the Islington Assembly Hall which symbolised the entire gig – an image which epitomised almost two hours of wild and well-played music: Oshan ‘Danger’ Mahony, one of the founders of the project, firmly holding and beating...
Forget about the words ‘gig’, ‘concert’, and ‘music performance’, The Turbans’ live shows are parties: flaming, rutilant and exhilarating events. It couldn’t be otherwise when it comes to a band that displays such fast BPMs and energies when on stage. Throughout the next two months, they will liven up and...
There’s no escape from the mighty beat of the dhol. That’s why Red Baraat‘s gig at Rich Mix on the 7th May will blow you and the Shoreditch venue away. The 8-piece band from Brooklyn, with roots firmly planted in the North Indian tradition and a brass section loud enough...
Preview of the album: Track List: 1. SOJA – Tried My Best [from Poetry in Motion; ATO Records] 00:00 – 02:589 2. Ebo Taylor – Krumandey [from Yen Ara; Mr Bongo] 02:59 – 06:01 3. SUPERSAN feat. Lola Porfirio & P-Gial – Mira Quente (Captain Planet Remix) [from Half Man...
Ladies and gentlemen, come near and bask in the earthy sound of the oddest band alive! Believe it or not, the most free-spirited, erratic and whimsical collective of the UK global sound scene has finally settled down for a bit – just long enough for The Turbans‘ wagon to roam...
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The Turbans announce their arrival with an eclectic self-titled debut album, which takes inspiration from all around the world. Released on Six Degrees Records on April 6th, The Turbans’ whirlwind album is similar to taking a trip around the world in 80 days. You may struggle to find a corner...
On the evening of Friday the 9th of March, one of London’s most iconic venues, The Jazz Café, will host a night of Indo-jazz music with UPAJ Collective, led by composer, producer and percussionist Sarathy Korwar. Born in the US but raised in India and now based in London, Sarathy’s...
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Born as a travelling musical project, Shishko Disco blows strong winds with their innovative interpretations of traditional Balkan, Turkish and Arabic music. They connect the realm of these traditions with tuneful rock and funky threads – at times, radiating Latin beams. From the Himalayan Mountains to Indian shores, from Berlin...
The London International Arts Festival (LIAF) is back in town with its fifth edition, focusing its attention on the South Asian and Carnatic music subjects and building on them through musical collaborations, interactions and synergies. The 6-day event will get underway at Kings Place, where accomplished and internationally-renowned master Indian...