From Carnival to Silk Road - Newham Academy of Music
From Carnival to Silk Road - Newham Academy of Music
6 March 2010 at 6:00pm
Newham Academy of Music, Wakefield Street, East Ham, London E6 1NG
Under the expert guidance of Grand Union’s world musicians including South African Claude Deppa (trumpet, African drums), Yousuf Ali Khan (tabla) from Bangladesh, gu zheng (Chinese harp) virtuoso Zhu Xiao Meng and GU’s composer/director Tony Haynes young musicians will perform a programme that spans the globe, taking in Latin-Amercian rhythms, West African drumming, township music from South Africa, bhangra and Indian classical rags and ancient Chinese folksongs.
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!
