Sounds of the World brings critically acclaimed global musicians to Woolwich, providing a platform to share live music, culture and food with local audiences. Audiences are invited to interact with the artist after the performances through a live Q&A sessions, providing an opportunity to learn about the performers’ artistic journeys and musical styles.
Jhuma Limbu
Nepali Folk Music
Jhuma Limbu is a brilliant Nepali singer and researcher. Over the last decade Jhuma has trained in classicial and western musical traditions and is passionate about researching the folk music of Nepal, in particular the Limbu Tribes from far-eastern regions. Her work aims to preserve and transfer knowledge of Nepali folk music and human civilization to the new generation. Jhuma Limbu will be supported by Namlo.
Yaz Fentazi and Robyn Hemmings
North African/Middle Eastern Jazz/Blues/Classical
Yaz Fentazi and Robyn Hemmings create for their audience a magical sense of ‘travelling’ in their minds with their colourful and rich music that draws on the vast traditions of jazz, blues, classical and North African/Middle Eastern music.
Built around their orginal compositions, the duo’s irresistible grooves and vibrant full sound create a sizzling party atmoshphere. They have appeared many times on BBC radio and TV, have performed at festivals including Glastonbury, Womad and the Ealing jazz festivals as well as internationally.
The Mysticism of Anatolian & Alevi Folk Music
Turkish folk Music
In this perfomance, musicians Huseyin Kaplan and Dursun Can Cakin will be joined by an ensemble featuring Cem Tuncer (bass), Erdal Unsalan (Baglama /Saz), Gizem Altinordu (Percussions), and Serkan Cakmak (Kaval Flute) as they perform traditional music from Anatolian and Alevi deyis folk music.
The baglama or saz (a plucked folk flute) is considered to be an emblem of Anatolian culture. The name comes from the Turkish “baglamak”, “to tie”, referring to the frets tied to the neck of the instrument. Alevism is belief system found mainly in Anatolia, parts of the Balkans and central Asia. Alevi religious services, known as cem, include spiritual exercises incorporating elements of deyis (oral statements) and semah (ritual dance). Both are accompanied by sung mystical poetry and the baglama.
