WORLD MUSIC IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular World Music in Manchester
Sid Sriram
Wednesday 20 March 2024
Indian Carnatic musician, music producer, playback singer and R&B songwriter Sidharth Sriram has been working in the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi and English music industry. He regularly collaborates with his sister Pal...
BCUC - Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness
Thursday 21 March 2024
Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness are a six/ seven member band from Soweto, South Africa. Their music has been described as 'afro-psychedelic future'...
RNCM MIUAWGA Ensemble & Byron Wallen
Friday 22 March 2024
Spontaneity and instinct are the building blocks of the Royal Northern College of Music's innovative Make-it-up-as-we-go-along (MIUAWGA) Ensemble. Led by RNCM Head of Jazz and Improvisation, Steve Berry, MIUAWGA is the RNCM's only ensemble ...
Eric Nam
Monday 25 March 2024
One of the most popular and recognisable celebrities in Asia, Eric Nam is a multi-faceted Korean-American K-Pop star, entertainer and TV personality. Centered around his influence growing up as an Asian American in Savannah, Georgia, USA, a...
Rastak
Friday 29 March 2024
Formed as an experimental music group in 1997, Rastak are one of the most well known exponents of Iranian contemporary folk music. Through merging traditional instruments and forms with contemporary rhythms and incorporating language ,...
Shenseea Live - Manchester
Friday 29 March 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience as Shenseea takes the Manchester stage on her highly anticipated U.K. tour...
Johnny Osbourne
Sunday 31 March 2024
Johnny Osbourne, born Errol Osbourne, rose to success in the late 70s & early 90s with roots reggae album Truths and Rights....
Ska Face Up Holland
Sunday 31 March 2024
Blackpool's Ska Face pay a trip to Skelmersdale for a blistering night of ska And 2Tone....
Nosowska
Saturday 6 April 2024
Kasia Nosowska is the lead singer of the Polish rock band Hey who has also enjoyed a successful solo career, which in contrast to Hey's guitar-driven rock delves more into electronica. Alongside multiple Platinum-selling chart-topping album...
Wave To Earth
Monday 8 April 2024
Korean indie rock trio Wave to Earth (웨이브투어스) come to Europe. ...
Morgan Harper-Jones
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Now Wave presents Morgan Harper-Jones at Gullivers on 10th April 2024...
Track Dogs
Thursday 11 April 2024
Track Dogs are four international "madrilenos" (Garrett Wall, Dave Mooney, Howard Brown & Robbie K. Jones) 2 Irishmen, an Englishman and an American. Based in Spain, the band name comes from the dark subterranean world of New York's subway ...
BRESH
Friday 12 April 2024
The Latin American sensation that has swept across the globe since its inception, bringing its 'Banger After Banger' philosophy with it. Having enjoyed a string of sold out shows in Buenos Aires, New York, Ibiza, London and beyond, BRESH re...
BBC Philharmonic - Tapas and Some French Bon Bons
Saturday 13 April 2024
Fiesta season comes early with the welcome return of James Ehnes, one of the world's finest violinists. At the heart of this programme is Saint-Saens' impassioned Third Violin Concerto. It's a classic, written for the virtuoso Pablo de Sara...
JIM
Wednesday 17 April 2024
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London Astrobeat Orchestra perform Talking Heads
Thursday 18 April 2024
Focusing on tracks from the cult classic albums Remain In The Light and Speaking in Tongues the funky, rhythmic, hypnotic, anthemic, uplifting, groovy, percussive, smack on point, earth-shatteringly tight, afrobeat live band London Astrobea...
African Head Charge
Thursday 18 April 2024
Psychedelic dub ensemble led by percussionist Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah...
Eric Cantona - Cantona Sings Eric
Saturday 20 April 2024
Manchester United and French football demi-god and celebrated icon Eric Cantona brings his great passion for music to life through expression and live performance, accompanied by a modest piano. Having previously performed with Jamie Cull...
Ska Face do the Roundhouse
Saturday 20 April 2024
Polish your doc's and get down the dockers for a blistering night of ska And 2tone bangers....
The Mavericks
Monday 22 April 2024
Any band that manages to survive three decades, seeing its core members go from young adults to music veterans, is bound to have its swings and cycles. The Mavericks, the eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical bound...
Okean Elzy
Monday 22 April 2024
Ukrainian rock band Океан Ельзи celebrate their 30th anniversary. One of the most popular Ukrainian rock bands, known far beyond the borders of their native country, Okean Elzy's music unites, and the unique sound and strong lyri...
Giant Sand
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Giant Sand celebrate 25 years since the release of the legendary Chore Of Enchantment, the panoramic masterpiece that was the turning point for the classic line-up featuring seasoned songwriter Howe Gelb and latter-day Calexico members Joey...
Lauren Ruth Ward
Saturday 27 April 2024
Lauren Ruth Ward's music has spread like wildfire these past couple years in LA after leaving her hometown of Baltimore. Her lyrics are secrets to strangers, writing about her life's trajectory sharing both vulnerability and strength delive...
Jerron Paxton
Saturday 27 April 2024
Smithsonian Folkways is proud to announce that Jerron Paxton has signed with the label for his next, long-awaited full-length release, due out in 2024. Paxton joins Folkways contemporaries such as Dom Flemons, Jake Blount, Our Native Daught...
Last Train to Skaville (9 Piece Band)
Saturday 27 April 2024
LIP UP FATTY, put on your dancing shoes, dust off your fez and jump aboard to be taken on a musical journey from Studio 1 to 2-Tone....
BNXN (formerly known as Buju)
Sunday 28 April 2024
Nigerian Afro-fusion singer BNXN (pronounced as Benson and formerly known as Buju), enjoyed international success when he featured on Pheelz' hit "Finesse". He has also collaborated with Wizkid, Timaya, Blaqbonez, M Huncho, Ladipo, Zlata...
Cem Adrian
Sunday 28 April 2024
Turkish singer-songwriter Cem Adrian makes a rare UK appearance. Famed for his incredible vocal range and for mixing a wide variety of genres into his music, he'll be performing songs from his new album Gokyuzumun Yildizlari. ...
The Ukrainians
Sunday 28 April 2024
Expect a high tempo night full of eastern spirit, with The Ukrainian's unique brand of punk, rock, and Ukrainian roots. ...
Pink Martini
Monday 29 April 2024
Pink Martini - the musical sensation led by pianist Thomas Lauderdale, known for their unique blend of Latin, jazz, pop and classical influences - will be celebrating 30 years in the business on their 2024 tour. Formed in Portland, Oregon, ...
Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company - Andalucia
Tuesday 7 May 2024
The award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company presents its long-awaited 2nd production Andalucia, a stunning flamenco production accompanied by a chamber orchestra. This extra special concert is a musical representation of the eight r...
Jubin Nautiyal
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Bollywood sensation Jubin Nautiyal - known for his soul stirring performances and mesmerising vocals - is set to embark on his highly anticipated UK tour. Renowned for his versatile singing style - effortlessly transitioning between high-en...
Hurray for the Riff Raff
Saturday 11 May 2024
Now Wave presents Hurray for the Riff Raff at The Deaf Institute, Music Hall on Friday 11th May 2024...
Little Big
Monday 13 May 2024
Blacklisted by the Russian government for opposing Putin, St. Petersburg satirical trashy pop rave band Little Big relocated to Los Angeles following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Originally due to represent Russia at Eurovision Song Con...
NOMAD
Friday 17 May 2024
NOMAD are a prize-winning, shape-shifting Manchester-based ensemble, crafting music that moves your heart, moves your feet and moves you around the world. Though co-founded in 2021 by three classically trained musicians - Ailsa Burns, Iona ...
Vieux Farka Touré
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Malian blues and jazz singer, composer and guitarist Vieux Farka Toure returns to the UK to tour, for the first time, his traditional acoustic quartet. He'll bring his own compositions to the stage as well as well loved classics of his le...
His Lordship
Thursday 23 May 2024
His Lordship, one of the most explosive and exciting live acts to emerge from the UK in years, announce a fresh set of explosive UK live dates for May. This comes hot off the back of the release of their debut self-titled album ? produced b...
Elephant Gym
Thursday 30 May 2024
Formed in 2012 in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, the experimental trio Elephant Gym interlace variousthreads of jazz, electronic, and classical into a singular patchwork of contemporary math and post-rock. At once evoking the towering, boisterous...
Elephant Gym
Thursday 30 May 2024
Formed in 2012 in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, the experimental trio Elephant Gym interlace variousthreads of jazz, electronic, and classical into a singular patchwork of contemporary math and post-rock. At once evoking the towering, boisterous...