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What's On?

You can never have enough live music. Keep a regular check on our listings page to find out what's worth checking out.

We're particularly keen to hear from promoters, agents, musicians putting events on across Yorkshire.

Please also register on the website and you can submit your own global roots and grooves listings. We look forward to hearing form you or seeing you at a gig or two.

11th March 2010:
Chartwell Dutiro and Sweet Talk Mbira, Bath date to clebrate new album

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With a new album out, Dendere Ngoma, Chartwell puts on a very special concert at the Institute of Contemporary Interdisiplinary Arts at the University of Bath. Ticket Office 01225 38677. Further details.

13th March 2010:
Spiers and Boden Sheffield Union date.

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Described by The Guardian as "the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene" and twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo, Spiers and Boden have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground.

15th March 2010:
Free talk on the Music and culture of the Bunun Aborigines of Taiwan

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Professor Johnathon Stock editor of the World of Music is giving a free lecturer and an insight into the culture and music of the Bunun Aboriginal people of Taiwan. Swot up beforehand with an article written by our friend Angel at World Music Central. See you there.

26th - 28th March 2010 :
Rift Valley Festival, Lake Naivasha, Kenya

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The Rift Valley Festival is an intimate gathering of local and international artists, combining traditional African roots and global styles. Whether you’re a seasoned festival veteran or a first-time explorer; Rift Valley will open your eyes to a whole new world of music, culture and experiences.

8th April 2010:
Dogan Mehmet and the Deerhunters - Sheffield date at the Boardwalk

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Dogan Mehmet, along with his backing band the Deerhunters, creates an Anglo-Turkish, Gypsy-Punk style mix of traditions and strong acoustic grooves. A diverse mixture of Southern English and Turkish folk songs, self-penned material and driven tunes from English Morris as well as Cypriot traditions give Dogan his own captivating sound. His talent and confidence belie his young age and he makes a storm wherever he goes with his effervescent personality and huge enthusiasm for life and for his music.

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11th April 2010:
John Renbourn and Robin Williamson Sheffield Date at the Boardwalk

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John Renbourn (born 8 August 1944, Marylebone, London, England) is an English guitarist and songwriter best known for his collaboration with guitarist Bert Jansch as well as his work with the folk group Pentangle. Robin Williamson (born 24 November 1943, Edinburgh) is a Scottish multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, songwriter and storyteller, who first made his name as a founder member of The Incredible String Band. Don't miss his great story telling !

23rd May 2010:
Jon Boden adn the Remnant Kings, Sheffield Date at the Boardwalk

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Jon Boden is one of the most venerated of the younger Brit folk generation both for his work with Spiers and Boden and as a founder member of big band folk revolutionaries Bellowhead. He's performed on Later with Jools Holland and at countless prestigeous festivals throughout the UK. This is one of only a handful of intimate gigs with the remarkable Remnant Kings who one reviewer described as Bellowhead on crack. The Red Hot Chilli Peppers are big fans.

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21st - 24th May 2010:
Africa Weekender - 3 Days and nights of music and culture.

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Africa WeekenderMD Entertainment invites all lovers of African culture to a unique, fun and enlightening showcase event over one long weekend. THE AFRICA WEEKENDER 2010!. 3 days and 3 nights at the All Weather Resort in Camber Sands, East Sussex(Just over an hour away from London!)

28th May - 2nd June 2010:
The Gaia Tribe presents : Wild Craft and Creativity Camp

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Bringing a new meaning to the term summer camp - The Gaia Tribe invite you to join them in their Riverside meadow location for creativity, music, wild craft, bread making, circus skills, eco cinema, arts and crafts... More from their website

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