Concert SeriesConcert SeriesMerlyn Driver-It Was Also Sometimes DaylightDescriptionMerlyn Driver Album Launch Wednesday 24th September, 2025 Doors and Bar open at 7.30pm, Concert at 8pm BLGT, Lower ground floor Join us for an evening of acoustic music and nature soundscapes with singer-songwriter Merlyn Driver. This evening offers the experience to hear songs from his upcoming debut album, It Was Also Sometimes Daylight, which is set for release in October 2025. Merlyn's sound draws on folk, as well as other global and contemporary influences to create a meditative atmosphere that reflects on life, memory, and our connection to nature. He will be joined by leading fiddle player Owen Spafford, who will add even more depth and richness to this musical experience.
Rokia Koné and Boubacar SamakéDescriptionRokia Koné & Boubacar Samaké Friday 26th September, 2025 Doors and Bar open at 7pm, Concert at 7.30pm BLGT, Lower ground floor Join us for an evening with Rokia Koné, one of Mali’s most beloved artists and a member of supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique. Her debut album in collaboration with Jacknife Lee earned her widespread acclaim. In this performance her soaring vocals will share the stage with Boubacar Samaké who will accompany her on the donso ngoni to perform songs from the Bamana musical tradition. Boubacar Samaké is son of the late donso ngoni player and singer Sibiri Samaké, a legend of the hunting musical tradition of Mali. Boubacar is following in his father’s footsteps, himself a master of the ngoni and a talented vocalist, and will perform a selection of his own songs.
Suzemeno TearsDescriptionSuzemeno Tears - Sparrow's Arrows Fly so High Wednesday 26th November, 2025 Doors and Bar open at 7.30pm, Concert at 8pm BLGT, Lower ground floor Join us for a folk fusion evening with Suzumeno Tears bringing a new sound to traditional Japanese folk music through their unique blend of Goshu Ondo, a song from Japan’s Kansai region, with Balkan polyphonic singing and influences from Japan, Bulgaria, Brazil, and the UK. Suzemeno tears is formed by Agatha and Miyuki Sato, who fuse their diverse musical knowledge for a special interpretation of Minyo, Japanese folk songs featuring Brazilian guitar rhythms and the Bulgarian kaval flute.
MT24: Making TracksDescriptionWednesday 10th of December, 2025 BGLT, Lower Ground Floor Doors and Bar open at 7pm, Concert at 7.30pm Join us for an evening with MT24, a dynamic ensemble combining global musical tradition consisting of Shohret Nur from Kashgar, Nina Harries from England, Christian Mohr Levisen from Denmark and Anna McLuckie from Scotland. Having met during the Making Tracks residency in 2024, these musicians combine traditions from across the globe. From Uyghur Pop songs to Swedish Slangpolskas, these artists find commonality with improvisation and creativity in existing melodies and new creations.
The Third-IDescriptionThe Third-I: The Tapi Project meets the Third Orchestra Saturday 18th of October, 2025 Doors and Bar open at 7pm, Concert at 7.30pm BGLT, Lower Ground Floor Experience the Third-I, a collaboration that brings together the Indian band The Tapi Project with the London-based Third Orchestra. This project is a creatively enriched collaboration between diverse musical traditions that transcends geographical boundaries. This project also features the next generation of talent, with active participation from SOAS performance students and artists from Tomorrow’s Warriors. Through workshops and collaboration, The Third-I is shaping a space for creative experimentation and cross-cultural exchange.
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