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Whale Song Sound Bath

26 March 2026 by ellierogers

Dive into the depths of the ocean through a spectacular live listening journey, blending science, sound, and storytelling. How To Be A Whale is

Drumming from Burkina Faso with Abdoulaye

22 August 2026 by ellierogers

Come and learn the Djembe and have fun with Abdoulaye! Feel the wonderful West African beats. Everybody is welcome! Feel free to bring your

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Joseph Tawadros: Arabic Scales & Improvisation

22 August 2026 by ellierogers

A virtuoso oud performer and composer, Joseph has a passion for the oud, improvisation, and musical storytelling. His workshops often explore the maqam system

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Polyphony in Sexteto and Cumbia

5 June 2026 by

Polyphony of voices of rhythm, open to all levels of singing. During this workshop we will develop soundscapes, the creation of melodic and harmonious

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Sing with Soul – Dionne Draper

22 June 2026 by

Sing With Soul’s’ workshop takes singers of all levels on a whistle-stop tour of soul legends from Chaka Khan to Sly and The Family

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Sunday Diaspora Jam Session!

22 June 2026 by

Join us on Sunday to close the Diaspora area with an absolute explosion of collective rhythm and joy! Gather outside the Melody Yurt for

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Lyrics on Legs – Karaoke @ Shambala

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

The parade is over, the costumes are still on and Sibín Beag has the door open. You took a lyric and ran absolutely wild

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Whale Song Bath

24 June 2026 by

Dive into the depths of the ocean through a spectacular live listening journey, blending science and sound. Float around for 10 minutes with this

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The Rhythm of Connection

26 February 2026 by

Koroleko Moussa comes from a traditional family of Bwa Bwa Griot storytellers, musicians, and craftsmen from Burkina Faso and Mali, who have been making

A man and a woman lie side by side on fallen leaves, looking up at the camera. The woman wears a white dress, and the man wears a dark shirt with an orange necklace. VILK COLLECTIVE is written in the bottom left corner.

Vilk Collective

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

Join Vilk Collective, Iranian singer Roxana and Czech/Slovak Percussionist Pete, for a deep dive into Iran through songs, stories and rhythms. We will explore

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Gong in 60 Minutes

26 March 2026 by ellierogers

Charlotte is an astrologer, ecstatic dance facilitator and gong enthusiast. Her work hones in on the intelligence of sacred harmonics, reminding us to flow

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Zimbabwean Songs Workshop

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

Cecilia is a Zimbabwean singer, songwriter, storyteller, and live performer based in the UK, whose music is deeply rooted in heritage and connection. Cecilia

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