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Mouth of the Tyne Festival
10th July 2010

A free weekend of world-class street entertainment, live music and special performances on both sides of the River Tyne.

Nine Lives – William Dalrymple, the Bauls of Begal and Susheela Raman

Nine Lives – William Dalrymple, the Bauls of Begal and Susheela Raman
5th July 2010

This special concert, curated and hosted by William Dalrymple whose latest book Nine Lives is subtitled ‘in search of the sacred in modern India’, features Susheela Raman and Baul virtuoso Paban Das Baul and the Bauls Of Bengal - a group of itinerant mystic minstrels whose beliefs draw on Vaishnavite Hindu and Sufi Muslim thought - will offer a unique insight into some of the fascinating spiritual and musical traditions that still thrive in the subcontinent despite huge social and economic change.. Box Office - 0191 4434661

Debashish Bhattacharya: O Shakuntala!

Debashish Bhattacharya: O Shakuntala!
13th June 2010

Grammy nominated and BBC World Music Award Indian slide-guitarist Pandit (master) Debashish Bhattacharya’s presents O Shakuntala!, a sublime interpretation of the immortal Indian masterpiece of eternal love featuring three slide guitars designed and developed by Debashish himself.

Gateshead Mini Mela

Gateshead Mini Mela
29th May 2010

Gateshead Visible Ethnic Minorities Support Group presents the Mini Mela. Fun for all the family: games, performances, activities, food, arts & crafts. This is a free event – for further info ring 0191 440124

Swati Natekar: 'Raga2Destiny Chakra' Passage to India

Swati Natekar: 'Raga2Destiny Chakra' Passage to India
28th May 2010

Swati Natekar, one of the most respected voices in Indian Classical Music in the UK presents a very special concert, 'Raga2Destiny Chakra' - A Passage To India, taking you on a journey from Indian Classical, through Thumree - a traditional Light Classical genre, Ghazals to the extremely popular 'Bollywood'.

Vaisakhi Celebrations feat. H Dharmi

Vaisakhi Celebrations feat. H Dharmi
17th April 2010

A fantastic party evening of music, food and good times at our annual Vaisakhi Festival featuring a fantastic performance by H Dhami an incredible performer and a major driving force in the UK Bhangra scene. Everyone welcome.