Blaze returns in June and July 2011 with a thrilling range of events in the Barbican and across East London. Major international artists including latin americans like Bomba Estereo, Aurelio Martinez, Sounds of Pernambuco, Anibal Velasquez y los locos del swing amongst others and new works mark this third Blaze festival that takes place at the Barbican, Hackney Empire, Gillett Square, Wilton’s Music Hall and Rich Mix.
What's on
What's on
Full Blaze season listings below:
New from Brazil: Sounds of Pernambuco
19 Jun 11 / 19:00 / XOYO
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bookRyan Adams’ eagerly awaited return to the stage after a 2 year retreat from the music industry. A rare chance to see an intimate acoustic performance from the Cardinals front man.
19 - 20 Jun 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
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sold outTwo wild nights with Ludovico Einaudi and La Notte della Taranta orchestra, and special guests Mercan Dede, Ballake Sissoko and Savina Yannatou.
25 - 26 Jun 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info bookwith Nozinja, Tshetsha Boys, Tiyiselani & Nkata Mawewe
25 Jun 11 / 20:00 / Rich Mix
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27 Jun 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info bookOne of Africa’s finest female vocalists, Sangare returns to the Barbican with songs from her Grammy nominated album Seya.
30 Jun 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info bookThe Low Country Blues Tour
1 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info sold outCanadian Blast: A Celebration of Contemporary Canadian Sound & Vision
2 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info bookFeat. Dianne Reeves, Angelique Kidjo and Lizz Wright
5 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
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6 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info bookTwo of the major Gypsy bands join forces to create a big band
6 Jul 11 / 20:00 / Hackney Empire - Stalls Unreserved Standing
info bookFeaturing Medeski Martin and Wood + Terence Blanchard
7 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info bookFeaturing Kano, Donae’o, RoxXxan, Mike Hough and more to be announced.
7 Jul 11 / 20:00 / Hackney Empire - Stalls Unreserved Standing
info book8 Jul 11 / 19:00 / Canada Square Park
infoThe compelling vocalist and songwriter performs songs from her new album Standing on the Rooftop - out 6 Jun.
8 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
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info book9 Jul 11 / 14:00 / Gillett Square, Dalston
infoTheir sound is at once familiar and new, combining acoustic power and a beguiling, feisty charm. Their album A Matter of Life... is out now.
9 Jul 11 / 20:00 / Hackney Empire - Stalls Unreserved Standing
info bookThe spirit of Africa’s best-known voice, Miriam Makeba lives on in this all-star celebration curated by another giant of South African music, legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela.
10 - 11 Jul 11 / 20:00 / Hackney Empire
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Chamber Music Society
11 Jul 11 / 20:00 / Barbican Hall
info bookFeat. Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Konono N°1, Kasai Allstars, Wildbirds & Peacedrums, Matt Mehlan (from The Skeletons)
12 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info bookDirected by David Coulter with Arthur H, The Tiger Lillies, Camille O’ Sullivan, Stef Kamil Carlens, St. Vincent, Erika Stucky
13 Jul 11 / 20:00 / Barbican Hall
info bookBasement Jaxx's uniquely skewed take on dance music and the Metropole Orkest's cutting edge approach to orchestral interpretation collide in this unique collaboration
14 - 15 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info book14 Jul 11 / 20:00 / Hackney Empire - Standing and Seated
info book16 - 17 Jul 11 / 13:00 / Regents Canal
info16 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info bookShowcasing two of Africa’s hippest musical exports
18 Jul 11 / 20:00 / Rich Mix
info bookFeaturing El Tanbura, Azza Balba, Mustafa Said and Ramy Essam
22 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info bookFeaturing Mira Calix, Anna Meredith & Members of the Aurora Orchestra
22 Jul 11 / 20:00 / Wilton's Music Hall
info bookA concert of fresh and emerging global voices
23 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info bookThe Soul Queen of New Orleans
24 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Barbican Hall
info bookBach, Berio, Biber & Bartók, Béla
25 - 27 Jul 11 / 20:00 / Wilton's Music Hall
info book28 Jul 11 / 19:00 / Canada Square Park
infoThe original show scheduled for XOYO on 21 JUN is rescheduled to 29 JUL at Village Underground
29 Jul 11 / 19:30 / Village Underground
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