Carnival on the Silk Road
Carnival on the Silk Road
16 February 2010 at 4:30pm
The Theatre, Havering Sixth Form College, Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 3TB
Featuring instruments such as the Turkish saz, Indian tabla and sarangi and Chinese harp (gu zheng) as well brass, wind and strings and a sizzling rhythm section, and exploring Turkish dances, Indian classical rags and Chinese folk music alongside samba, salsa, reggae, soca, calypso and West African drumming, this informal performance will showcase the music leaned and rehearsed during February half term workshops.
Click to find out more about these world music workshops
Latest news
The Grand Union Youth Orchestra are aiming to Raise £12k in 2012 to support the ongoing development of the ensemble. Find out how you can contribute
On Friday 11th November 2011 the GUYO performed in Grand Union Orchestra's specially devise "date-specific" show called "11.11.11" at the Hackney Empire. See photos from the show on our facebook page
Fancy yourself a composer? Enter our composition competition for the chance to contribute to a specially create piece performed by an All-Star 11-piece band at Grand Union's upcoming show "11.11.11" at the Hackney Empire Theatre.
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If you're a young musician living in East London, and like jazz/world music, come along and get involved!
