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Below are listed the most recent events organised by our events team at Music for Change.
Year of the Tiger
Chinese New Year family fun day
Adults and children age 2+
Monday 15 February,
11am to 4pm
Museum of Canterbury
Drop-in to the museum to celebrate Chinese New Year with storytelling, singing and dance. See and learn a Chinese folk dance with MeiMei. See colourful New Year lanterns made by children from Kingsmead Primary School, and make your own lantern and tiger mask to take home. Led by Canterbury Museums in partnership with Music for Change, Canterbury Library and members of the local Chinese community.
Led by Canterbury Museums in partnership with Music for Change,
Tel: 01227 475202 or www.canterbury-museums.co.uk
A History of the World
in Kent
Kent World and Community History Day
Adults and children age 5+
Saturday 20 February,
11am to 4pm
Museum of Canterbury, Stour Street
Discover tales of amazing objects and Kent's place in the wider world...from the Dover Bronze Age Boat, and shipwrecked pots to a World War One football. Music for Change artists H. Patten and George Fiawoo will be working in the museum throughout the day, telling stories inspired by some of the historic objects to families/children ages 5+. with original artifacts, hands-on activities and an opportunity to chat to experts. Bring in a treasured object, have it identified and add its story to the BBC History of the World website! With a family treasure hunt, world storytelling and music from around the globe this promises to be a fun, educational day out for all the family.
Led by BBC SE, the British Museum and Canterbury City Council Museums and Galleries Service in partnership with Kent museums, The Canterbury Auction Galleries, the Portable Antiquities Scheme and Music for Change.
The Urban Folk Quartet
Urban Folk Quartet
At The Farmhouse, Canterbury
11th of March - 8pm
Support from Brendan Power
Tickets are £6.50 and can be bought from
Music for Change presents:
The Urban Folk Quartet.
The Urban Folk Quartet has a truly unique sound, with each member bringing elements to the mix - Paloma Trigas's Gallician roots, guitarist Frank Moon's obsession with the oud and Joe Broughton's ear for a good rock groove, all underpinned by percussionist Tom Chapman's cajón-based drum set-up. Virtuosic not just in feel and technical ability but also in musical concept, The Urban Folk Quartet is a coming-together of four of the most inspired artists working in world music today.
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Brendan Power a New Zealand harmonica player and composer, is acknowledged by many as one of the most versatile and creative harp players around today. He has recorded with the likes of Kate Bush, Van Morrison, Paul Young, James Galway, John Williams, and Paul Brady. He has recorded 15 solo CDs and works for Suzuki Musical Instrument Corp as their International Harmonica Specialist.
Four free local acoustic events
Saturday 6th of Feb - Brendan Power - 8pm
Saturday 13th Feb - Relig Oran - 8pm
Saturday 20th Feb - Universal Dread - 8pm
Saturday 27th Feb Madam Molotoff - 8pm
In collaboration with Coffee & Corks café bar, Music for Change presents 4 x 1hour-long acoustic sets throughout February.
Brendan Power - New Zealand harmonica player and composer is acknowledged by many as one of the most versatile and creative harp players around today. He has recorded with the likes of Kate Bush, Van Morrison, Paul Young, James Galway, John Williams, and Paul Brady. He has recorded 15 solo CDs and works for Suzuki Musical Instrument Corp as their International Harmonica Specialist.
Relig Oran - Takes the traditional music of England, Ireland, Brittany plus Eastern Europe and mixes it with the exotic sounds of the African Kalimba, driving percussion, fiddles and bouzouki's to produce a heady mix of flavours and rhythms. Using innovative and dynamic arrangements they give the music a contemporary and exciting twist, at the same time keeping the spirit and depth of the tradition. Between them the members of Relig Oran have toured Europe, recorded several acclaimed albums and had radio play from Russia to Japan.
Universal Dread are a family band playing their own acoustic grooves.
a rythmic blend representing the journeys and experiences of the family.
first their was one, then two, then along came three.
Madam Molotoff - Musicians Yiannis Zaronis and Phil Holmes play Gypsy Jazz and Balkan Beats.
Coffee & Corks café bar, Palace St, Canterbury
Laye Sow
At
Orange Street Music Club
Thursday the 25th March.
Music for Change presents acclaimed and respected Senegalese singer and guitarist Laye Sow and his band at Orange Street Music Club. His talent as a guitarist and unique singing style has won him fans across the globe. Laye has played at numerous festivals and venues such as WOMAD, Glastonbury, Live Eight, Larmer Tree, Eden Project, the Royal Festival Hall, and the National Theatre. Laye is "An addictive new find - it's rare to hear such a perfect combination of voice and guitar - Laye Sow is surely one of the best young Senegalese singers" - Charlie Gillett (BBC Radio).
Tickets £5 on the door.
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