Concert SeriesConcert SeriesDidar DuoDescriptionWednesday 26 Feb, 2025 Doors and bar open 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre (BGLT) Supported by SOAS University Library organised in collaboration with Nava Arts. Debut Concert in LondonVirtuoso musicians Tristan Driessens (Oud) and Shahab Azinmehr (Vocals, Tar, and Setar) join forces in Didar Duo to share the vibrant music from Iran and its surrounding regions! Immerse yourself in the rich melodies and rhythms that tell stories of culture, tradition, and passion. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the captivating sounds that resonate far beyond borders.
Queer Utopico | A night with Alex Etchart & Juan InakiDescriptionWednesday 30 April, Doors 7pm, for 7.30pm start Location: Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS Gallery, SOAS University of London La Linea, the London Latin music festival and SOAS Concert Series present a vibrant evening of music that explores the intersections of identity and culture with Alex Etchart and Juan Iñaki. Each artist brings their unique background and artistic vision, promising an inspiring night of bilingual and boundary-pushing performances. Juan Iñaki, born in Córdoba, Argentina, is a versatile singer-songwriter with seven popular music albums to their credit. With training in lyrical singing, percussion, and musical composition, they captivate audiences through their emotive performances. Iñaki’s latest album, Vórtice, showcases their talent as a composer and storyteller, reflecting their diverse musical journey. Alex Etchart, a British Uruguayan artist, blends Latin, Irish, and British folk influences into a captivating sound. With a background in classical and jazz music, they have created a new project called Vientos, which celebrates queer narratives and vibrant rhythms. Their first single, Johnny Barnes, is a forgotten queer Irish folk song that seeks to connect hidden histories through music and storytelling. Together, Iñaki and Etchart will offer an unforgettable night filled with rich harmonies, thought-provoking themes, and a celebration of individuality and cultural heritage. The SOAS Concert Series is supported by SOAS University Library
Shohret Nur | Rawap and DutarDescriptionSCS Lunchtime Listens Thursday 8th May, 2025 1-2pm SOAS Gallery, Lower ground floor Supported by SOAS University Library Following the success of our first Lunchtime Listen, the SOAS Concert Series presents the inimitable rawap and dutar player Shohret Nur, inside the SOAS Gallery, during the upcoming exhibition (Un)Layering the future past of South Asia: Young artists’ voices.
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