CONCERTS

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Kevin Locke presents -                                  £12 (£10) 
THE DRUM IS THE THUNDER, THE FLUTE IS THE WIND
Saturday 9 August, 7.30pm – 9pm at St John’s
The performance is a “full-strength experience of Native American dance and music.” Kevin Locke presents virtuoso traditional flute, song, historical and cultural narratives, native sign language, hoop dancing, audience participation, and humour. The concert consists of flute and vocals interspersed with entertaining, informative and inspirational stories of native culture, interactive native sign language and a traditional friendship round dance that brings people together in a heart-warming celebration of community.

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Sabela Music Projects present Siyaya Arts from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe in        £10 (£7) 
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6th , 8th , 11th, 12th, 13th & 15th August, 7.30pm – 8.30pm at St John’s (venue 127) 
Many musics, many dances, one people. History meets today, social meets spiritual and political meets the not-so-political to tell the story of Zimbabwe as told by the people of Zimbabwe and celebrating the spirit of oneness. www.siyaya-arts.com

‘Siyaya willed a casual WOMAD audience into whooping ovations through sheer musicality and energy’ (The Guardian)                                                                  BOOK TICKETS


PHAMIE GOW IN CONCERT                                                                   £10 (£7) 
Saturday 16 August, 7.30pm at St John’s (venue 127) 

Scottish born Phamie Gow is an award winning, multi-talented musician. Not only is she a renowned for her ground breaking performances as a harpist, she is also a talented singer, pianist, whistle player, accordionist, composer and producer! Phamie's unique rhythmic and exciting musical style have helped to challenge traditional perceptions of harp playing and through collaborations with a wide range of musicians and instruments she has maintained a vibrant fresh sound. Phamie has toured extensively around Europe, America and Canada, performing in festivals and distinguished concert halls including The Carnegie Hall in New York www.phamiegow.com                                                  BOOK TICKETS


Chana Sophia Yaffe and Tirtza Singer present                       £9 (£7 conc, £5 students)
A JEWISH JOURNEY THROUGH SONG, MUSIC AND STORY 
Tuesday 19 August, 8pm – 9pm at St John’s (venue 127) 

Here is your opportunity to enjoy two internationally renowned performers from Jerusalem, who regularly perform throughout the USA and Europe. Tirtza Singer and Chana Sophia Yaffe sing, play the harp and guitar with keyboard and percussion and tell stories that are culturally enriching and mystically illuminating. This is a unique Jewish Musical and Storytelling not to be missed! Their combined talents make for a powerful performance full of humour, inspiration and unabashed joy.                          BOOK TICKETS


Ragamala Music and Dance Theatre present                          £12 (£10 conc, £5 child)
SVA (VITAL FORCE) 
Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 August, 7.30pm – 8.30pm at St John’s (venue 127)
Internationally acclaimed contemporary Bharatanatyam (South Indian classical dance) company Ragamala presents Sva, which explores the kinships between Japanese Taiko and Bharatanatyam, the spiritual traditions from which they emerged, and their journey into the 21st century. With live drumming by Waidaiko Ensemble Tokara of Nagano, Japan. www.ragamala.net                                                                                                    BOOK TICKETS

"An entertaining, sublime dance exhibition. Juxtaposted against the powerful rhythms of Tokara's drums, [Ragamala's] sharp, subtle gestures become graspingly beautiful."
Time Out New York

SACRED SPACE                                                                                  FREE      (Monday - Friday each week – 9.30pm)
Experience the stillness and mystery of our beautiful, candle-lit church. Music and silence in the midst of a busy festival. Reflect on your hopes to be the change you want to see in the world.