On the 24th of February, London-based duo Faith i Branko will released its new album Duhovi anticipated by the single & clip “Techno”. Duhovi (which translates to ‘ghosts’ or ‘souls’) captures the musicians’ musical journey from Serbia to the UK capital. It pays homage to four deceased musicians and friends...
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All aboard the Balkan Express! Hop on board a rhythmical and fun-filled musical journey through Eastern European and Near East traditions accompanied by Raka and Balamuc. The departure time is scheduled for 8PM on Friday the 2nd of December from the Beanfeast at Woolwich Works, and for the following three...
We grew fonder and fonder of Batov Records and its mission. In the last six years (it was founded in the “heady summer days of 2013”), the London label, captained by DJ Kobayashi, has constantly thrown a vivid light on the new sounds coming from the Middle East, East Mediterranean...
After having sailed all along the Mediterranean musical Sea, now it’s time to go ashore and discover what continental Europe has to offer when it comes to notes. For the first Rhythm Passport’s Rootmaster appointment of 2019, we will visit the Balkans, Bulgaria to be more precise, with a good-and-proper...
Still cerebrating how to celebrate the last night of 2018 and the first morning of 2019? We are here to help with a selection of some of the best NYE parties happening in London and the rest of UK. Whether you’re willing to spend the 31st December dancing, revelling in...
![Album Review: Hallouminati – Tonight, Is Heavy [Batov Records; June 2018]](https://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hallouminati--335x335.jpg)
Hallouminati, of Derby, Nottingham, London and Cyprus, present their debut album, released on London based gipsy, rock, jazz London label Batov Records. They have been touring extensively since 2010, making a mark in the gipsy, klezmer, ska, and raucous party scenes with their pretty original blend of “brass, bouzouki and...
![Preview: Don Kipper Album Launch & Big Ben Jorge @ Wilton’s Music Hall [London; 22nd June 2018]](https://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dom-kipper-335x168.jpg)
Following a couple of tours in Europe, as well as recent appearances in the duo Tsvey Kipperim, the Kippers are back in full-power mode with their album Seven Sisters. Since their union in 2013, Don Kipper has interpreted the soulful sense of joy and grief of North-East London communities coexisting...
The Time of the Gypsies is coming! Romanian larger-than-life brass band Fanfare Ciocărlia is heading to London on the 3rd of March to turn the O2 Forum Kentish Town upside down. Last time we enjoyed one of their gigs, we went home with our feet itching from too much dancing...
