11.2.07

Sat 14 Apr Tallebudgera - OKA

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OKA
Saturday 14 April
Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall
$15+b/f prebooked $20 on the door
All ticketing: www.moshtix.com.au

Experience the magic sounds of the Australian didgeridoo in a way you've never heard it before, accompanied by a breathtaking musical soundscape.

OKA's music brings musical traditions and cultures together - ancient and modern - black and white. The traditional rhythms and stories of DidgeriSTU's Yadaki (didgeridoo) weave throughout pumping electronic beats, vocals, exotic woodwinds and world percussion - a unique fusion of organic world sounds and electronic music like no other.

OKA's live shows are inspiring, uplifting and emotionally charged, subtle and spontaneous. Their onstage energy is thrilling audiences wherever they perform. Having established themselves here in Australia, OKA have the world in their sights. They recently toured Canada for three months after a successful visit to Singapore . During a recent visit to New Zealand, OKA perofrmed live on national television (TV1 - Good Morning). They will return to Canada and the US in 2007, and Europe in 2008.Several songs are on high rotation on ABC Radio (Australia), CBC (Canada), and their music has been used alongside Australia's prominent artists on QANTAS' inflight programming.

OKA is: DidgeriStu - Yadaki, Vocals, Clap sticks, Koolaps(traditional shaker) , garamut or lamut (traditional log drum), Warrup (traditional hand drum), Talking drum, Darabuka and turntables. Chris Lane - Soprano Sax, Silver Flute, Bansuri (Bamboo flutes), Irish Whistles, Native American Flute, Ocarina. Matt Aitchison - Keyboards, Congas, Djembe, other Percussion and Programming.
OKA Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall $15+b/f prebooked $20 on the door All ticketing: www.moshtix.com.au

10.2.07

Fri 13 April BEMAC - Europe Express

Posted on behalf of BEMAC...

Cultivart Series - 2007 presents
“Europe Express”

Friday 13 April 2007 – 8.00pm

Experience an evening of European Folkloric delights

Drawing from the rich Gypsy, Cossack, Ukrainian, Polish, Finnish and Jewish traditions, Europe Express offers a unique musical journey celebrating classic folk melodies, and featuring Mike (Misha) Tolstoff and Amir Fakhri playing a broad repertoire of authentic European folk music.

Misha is an acclaimed player of the Balalaika, a 3–stringed Russian folk instrument from the guitar and lute family. Amir Fakhri, is a virtuoso Accordion player of Persian/Russian descent. He provides a traditional and romantic gypsy-style rhythmic accompaniment, and skilfully replicates the gypsy sounds of Violin and Clarinet.

Supporting Europe Express is accomplished Brisbane based group Zhiva Voda, exploring classic folk tales from Bulgaria and Macedonia through song and music.

Zhiva Voda features Bulgarian singer Reni Pavlova-Bojilov, George Gaydov on Gadulka (3-string Bulgarian Fiddle), Gaida (Macedonian Bagpipes) and Clarinet, supporting accomplished Australian singer and vocal arranger Ann Bermingham.

Reni draws on her extensive knowledge of Bulgarian folk music, evoking the beauty of the tradition, and with a powerful, soaring voice. Ann Bermingham brings to the ensemble broad experience and expertise, evoking the rich heritage and combining it with her passion for Macedonian and Bulgarian music. Band member George Gaydov has played traditional European instruments from childhood. Since coming to Australia he has performed throughout Queensland with a large number of European and Australian musicians.

Enjoy the BEMAC Cultivart ‘Europe Express’ and be transported to Europe while enjoying the program of traditional and modern European music and songs in an intimate and friendly environment. Licensed Bar, free parking available in the Yungaba grounds and enjoy night views of the Brisbane River. Come back to BEMAC!

Time: 8.00pm
Venue: BEMAC Performance Space, Yungaba 120 Main Street, Kangaroo Point
Tickets: $16 full Price / $14 concessions / $12 BEMAC members
Bookings and Media: Ph 33914433
Inquiries: Ana Barassi
arts@bemac.org.au

BEMAC acknowledges the support of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and the Australian Federal Government through Australia Council for the Arts.

9.2.07

Apr 11/12 West End - African Drum/Dance Courses start

Posted on behalf of Talkin' the Drum...

African Drumming and Dance Courses:

* 6 week beginners drum course
* 6 week dance course
* 6 week intermediate drum course

In each of these courses the last class will be taught by Guinean master drummer and dancer Mohamed Bangoura (aka BK). This is included in the course cost. People are welcome to join in just for the last class with BK as a casual. The cost, if attending casually, will be $25, or $20/class if attending more than one.

* Drum making workshop



6 week beginners drum course


6 x 1&1/2 hour classes.
Wed nights April 11th, 18th & 25th, May 2nd, 9th & 16th.

7pm to 8.30pm.

AHIMSA house, 26 Horan St. West End.

Cost is $110 for the course or $20 casually.
Drums are available for sale and hire.
Contact Elliott 0407 372 554

Course culminates in a performance either on Fri 18th or Sat 19th May.


6 week dance course

6 x 1&1/2 hour classes.
Wed nights April 11th, 18th & 25th, May 2nd, 9th & 16th.

8.30pm – 10pm.

AHIMSA house, 26 Horan St. West End.

Cost is $110 for the course or $20 casually.
If also participating in the drumming course the cost is $160 or $30 casually.

Contact Josie 0400 762 522

Course culminates in a performance either on Fri 18th or Sat 19th May.


5 week intermediate drum course

These classes are open to drummers with significant experience in African drumming, particularly on the djembe. Ability to play a clear tone and slap is a must.

6 x 2 hour classes.
Thu nights April 12th, 19th & 26th, May 3rd, 10th and 17th.

7.30pm – 9.30pm

AHIMSA house, 26 Horan St. West End.

Cost is $110 for the course or $20 casually.
Drums are available for sale and hire.
Contact Elliott 0407 372 554

Course culminates in a performance either on Fri 18th or Sat 19th May.

8.2.07

Thu 5 Apr Coolum - OKA

Posted on behalf of The Art of Mother Earth...

OKA
The SOLBAR, Coolum
Thursday 5th April
900pm $15 at door
All Enquiries : www.solbarmusic.com

Experience the magic sounds of the Australian didgeridoo in a way you've never heard it before, accompanied by a breathtaking musical soundscape.

OKA's music brings musical traditions and cultures together - ancient and modern - black and white. The traditional rhythms and stories of DidgeriSTU's Yadaki (didgeridoo) weave throughout pumping electronic beats, vocals, exotic woodwinds and world percussion - a unique fusion of organic world sounds and electronic music like no other.

OKA's live shows are inspiring, uplifting and emotionally charged, subtle and spontaneous. Their onstage energy is thrilling audiences wherever they perform. Having established themselves here in Australia, OKA have the world in their sights. They recently toured Canada for three months after a successful visit to Singapore . During a recent visit to New Zealand, OKA perofrmed live on national television (TV1 - Good Morning). They will return to Canada and the US in 2007, and Europe in 2008.Several songs are on high rotation on ABC Radio (Australia), CBC (Canada), and their music has been used alongside Australia's prominent artists on QANTAS' inflight programming.

OKA is: DidgeriStu - Yadaki, Vocals, Clap sticks, Koolaps(traditional shaker) , garamut or lamut (traditional log drum), Warrup (traditional hand drum), Talking drum, Darabuka and turntables. Chris Lane - Soprano Sax, Silver Flute, Bansuri (Bamboo flutes), Irish Whistles, Native American Flute, Ocarina. Matt Aitchison - Keyboards, Congas, Djembe, other Percussion and Programming.
OKA The SOLBAR, Coolum 900pm $15 at door
All Enquiries : www.solbarmusic.com or www.earth.net.au
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7.2.07

Wed 4 Apr Brisbane - Purbayan Chatterjee

From Judith Wright Centre...

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! (Shen)
I believe Bobby Singh will be the tabla accompanist...

Purbayan Chatterjee

In a magical evening, international sitar virtuoso, Purbayan Chatterjee will lead you on a mind and soul journey through the mesmerising classical music of India, invoking an 3,5000 year old tradition of Ragas, live onstage at the Judith Wright Centre. Chaterjee will be accompanied by a tabla player for this performance.

When: 4 April 2007
7.30pm (doors open 7pm)

Where : Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts
420 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley

Performance Space. General Admission Theatre & cushion seating.

How Much
Web:$33/$24, Phone & Door $35/$26
Contact
Box Office: Mon-Fri 12pm - 4pm

email: info@judithwrightcentre.com
phone: 07 3872 9000
web: www.judithwrightcentre.com

Full info click here

6.2.07

Fri 30 Mar Maleny - Tashi Lhunpo Monks of Tibet

Posted on behalf of The Art of Mother Earth...

Tashi Lhunpo Monks of Tibet
Compassionate Mandala Tour
Maleny Community Centre
Friday 30th March
730pm $20+b/f
All ticketing and enquiries: 0438 945 766 www.earth.net.au

The famed multiphonic singers of Tibet's Tashi Lhunpo Monastery will perform. With this unique style of singing, the monks simultaneously intone three different notes. They will also play traditional Tibetan instruments such as 10-foot-long dung-chen horns, drums, bells, cymbals and gyaling trumpets. They will be accompanied by Tibetan musician and singer Tenzin Choegyal who will also perform traditional Tibetan folk music.

Hear about your past, present and future. Tibetan "Mos" are personal readings for the clearing of all obstacles in your path.

Personal psychic readings by Ngakchen Rinpoche Tenzin Tsultrim. Ngakchen, master of Sutra and Tantra, is one of the most respected re-incarnated Lamas of Tibet, and Senior Monk of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.

According to Tibetan Buddhist systems, when a divination is performed the practitioner enters into a visualization practice and invokes the energies/blessings of the deity associated with that form of divination. The practitioner communicates with the wisdom aspect of the deity's mind, which is none other than our own deep mind. This communication can occur through a variety of mediums.

The tour will be also feature daily guided meditations, discussion evenings on reincarnation and compassion, sand mandalas and singing workshops.

Please refer to The Art of Mother Earth Website www.earth.net.au for all ticketing & enquiries.
$20 +b/f
All ticketing and enquiries: www.earth.net.au 0438 945 766
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ALSO NOTE:

Friday 04th May

Tashi Lhunpo Monks of Tibet
Compassionate Mandala Tour
Bellingen memorial Hall
Bellingen
730pm $25+b/f
Ticketing: 0438 945 766 www.earth.net.au

5.2.07

Fri 30 Mar Durrumbul - Tijuana Cartel

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Tijuana Cartel
with Special Guests
Durrumbul Hall, Byron Bay
Friday 30th March
730pm $ tba
All Enquiries : 0414 466 199

SPANISH guitars didn’t exactly go with funky beats the way fish go with chips, however the Tijuana Cartel are showing the world just how good the combo can sound.

In an era where appropriation is worn almost like a badge of honour, this Gold Coast act buck the trend and continue to expand, experiment and draw influence from an ever-widening circle of world and club sounds.

Vocalist and lead guitarist Paul George’s flamenco strings slither over some tastefully broken beats, combined with Carey O’Sullivan’s primo electronic production, and rhythm guitar, have resulted in the bands two albums. First was a self-titled 2003 debut ep, which was featured on triple j's Home and Hosed, and Groove Train, and now their 2005 follow up album Frequent Flyers has evolved.

This new record brings splashes of Middle Eastern vocals to the mix, alongside some lilting Moby-esque soundscapes and get-up-and-dance beatfests - a club-friendly selection without a dull moment.

Tijuana Cartel, introduce a somewhat intelligent and original sound to the ear, bringing flamenco guitar,slide guitar, MCs, percussion, soaring female vocals and scratch DJs to the live forum and their list of shows and residencies proves just how well their beguiling sounds cross boundaries.

Having recently played the the Peats Ridge Festival,a sold out show at Coorabell Hall with OKA and receiving rave reviews up and down the east coast for their contagious dance beats and funky flamenco feel,they return for a final fling performance on this evening of fine friends,dance and southern romance.....

Tijuana Cartel with Special Guests
Durrumbul Hall, Byron Bay
730pm $ tba
All Enquiries : 0414 466 199
www.earth.net.au
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