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Celtic Fiddle Festival

Traditional fiddle music from Scotland, Ireland and Brittany by the established band consisting of Kevin Burke, Christian Lemaitre and Andre Brunet.

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds

Fri 14 Jun

£16 (£14) / 01284 758000

  • 20:00

Buxton Opera House

Sun 16 Jun

£16 / 0845 127 2190

  • 20:00

Courtyard, Hereford

Sat 15 Jun

£16.50 / 01432 340555

  • 19:30

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Knockengorroch World Ceilidh

An outdoor festival with the emphasis on roots music, the line-up is a melting pot of world, folk, fusion and dub reggae music with electronica, hip-hop and drum & bass thrown in for good measure, both performed live and DJed. The musical programme is complemented by cabaret, spoken word, comedy and dance. First names…

Knockengorroch Farm, Castle Douglas

Thu 23 May

Times vary / £65–£90 (£25–£45) / 01644 460662

Fri 24 May

Times vary / £65–£90 (£25–£45) / 01644 460662

Sat 25 May

Times vary / £65–£90 (£25–£45) / 01644 460662

Sun 26 May

Times vary / £65–£90 (£25–£45) / 01644 460662

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

Powerful rhythms and theatrical choreography from the energetic drumming group.

Cheltenham Town Hall

Wed 2 Oct

£15–£19; £13–£17 disabled ( £13–£17; £13–£17) / 0844 576 2210

  • 19:30

Derby Assembly Rooms

Tue 21 May

Great Hall

£18 (£16; £60) / 01332 255800

  • 19:30

Lichfield Garrick

Thu 10 Oct

£20 / 01543 412121

  • 19:30

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Rebelution

A melange of rock, world and reggae by the band who come from Santa Barbara, California.

The Cellar, Southampton

Wed 26 Jun

£12 adv / 023 8071 0648

  • 19:30

The Jazz Cafe, London NW1

Tue 25 Jun

£15 adv / 020 7485 6834

  • 19:00 – 23:00

The Louisiana, Bristol

Sun 23 Jun

£8 adv / 0117 966 3615

  • 20:00

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

This unique event that draws crowds (and performers) from all over the world celebrates the Year of Natural Scotland with massed pipes and drums, massed military bands, display teams, dancers and the haunting lament of the Lone Piper set against the magnificent backcloth of Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Castle

Fri 2 Aug

Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188

Sat 3 Aug

Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188

Sun 4 Aug

Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188

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Russkaya Cappella

This programme pays tribute to the founding of Russia's ruling house, with 2013 being the 400th anniversary of this occasion.

Hyndland Parish Church, Glasgow

Sun 16 Jun

£8 (£6)

Part of West End Festival.

  • 19:30

Salsa Sabrosa on Fridays

Salsa dancing with live percussion and tapas to start your evening off in suitably hot and spicy style.

La Bodega Tapas Bar, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 581 3401

  • 19:30 – 00:00

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 581 3401

  • 19:30 – 00:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 581 3401

  • 19:30 – 00:00
…and 34 more dates until 31 Jan 2014

360' immersive Live Performance.

For ALL information and booking: http://www.souldome.com/#!live-performance/c1t4v Intimately stunning live music and dj sets, whilst immersed in 360' shape-shifting visuals. Relaxing on cushions with friends, this is more like a cosy high tech front room. Proudly featuring the Amazing Alison David, Creamy Carrie…

Jubilee Square, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£15 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mon 27 May

£10 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 5 more dates until 1 Jun

Adriano Adewale & Benjamim Taubkin

The London-based, Sao Paulo-born composer and percussionist blends the musical traditions of Nigeria, Angola and Brazil with jazz rhythms with his accompanying artist.

The Junction, Cambridge

Thu 26 Sep

J2

£10 / 01223 511511

  • 20:00

Rich Mix, Bethnal Green

Tue 8 Oct

£13; £10 adv / 020 7613 7498

  • 20:00

The Stables, Milton Keynes

Tue 1 Oct

Jim Marshall Auditorium

£12.50 ( £9.50) / 01908 280800

  • 20:00

Africa Entsha

A true miracle of the township: four boys with golden voices. 'Entsha' in Zulu means new. This remarkable a cappella group with fresh sounds and new style from the beating heart of Soweto. Great music, inspirational harmonies, fabulous dance. An irresistible performance expressing the spirit of Africa. Infectiously…

The Old Courtroom, Brighton

Thu 23 May

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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Africa Unite 2013

A cross cultural live music journey from the heart of the African Caribbean diaspora, promising a tropical sunshine party for everyone. With live sets from REBEL CONTROL, a Roots Reggae & Dance Hall festival favourite. Plus Congolese Soukous Stars Zong Zing All Stars. PG – Children (16 and under) must be accompanied…

Komedia, Brighton

Thu 23 May

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

African Drum Village

Scotland's only festival dedicated to drumming, with African beats echoing around the landscape of Glenisla. With the emphasis on friendly, relaxed fun, workshops are provided for all the family to learn how to sing, play and dance African style.

Various venues: Glenisla

Tue 30 Jul

Times & prices vary

Wed 31 Jul

Times & prices vary

Thu 1 Aug

Times & prices vary

…and 2 more dates until 3 Aug

Ahn Sook-Sun

The Korean singer performs Heungboga, one of the five great works of the pansori tradition, and also includes music for gayageum.

Cadogan Hall, London SW1X

Fri 21 Jun

£15 / 020 7730 4500

  • 19:30

Alejandro Toledo & The Magic Tombolinos, Violentango

After a full day of entertainment at The Lewisham Peoples Day, there is only one place to head to after and this is to Dirty South to continue the festivities with a night of top class live music from four excellent live bands (two of which will be taken from the festival line up) who will take the party into the night.

Salisbury Arts Centre

Fri 21 Jun

£14 (£12) / 01722 321744

  • 20:00 – 23:00

Alistair Savage Trio

Emerging fiddle maestro.

25 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh

Fri 23 Aug

£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000

Sat 24 Aug

£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000

Sun 25 Aug

£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000

Braemar Village Hall

Mon 1 Jul

£6 (£5; school children £3) / 01339 741220

With Euan Drysdale on guitar/piano and Iain Crawford on double bass.

  • 20:00

Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh

Wed 21 Aug

£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000

With Euan Drysdale and Iain Crawford.

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Anthar Kharana

Anthar Kharana is a composer and multi-instrumentalist born in a small town called Ocaña in the north of Colombia. Based in the UK for the last 10 years, Kharana's music is influenced by Columbian musical traditions, infused with Eastern rhythms and sounds. 'Anthar's extraordinary vocal range… from shamanic throat…

Royal Festival Hall, London SE1

Fri 24 May

Central Bar

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 13:00

Asaf Avidan

The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Jerusalem, Israel performs blues-rock and world music-inspired folk from the album, Different Pulses.

Union Chapel, London N1

Thu 6 Jun

£22.50 / 020 7226 1686

  • 19:30

Atongo Zimba

The UK-based musician from Ghana performs a mix of world, jazz and funk.

The Green Note Cafe, London NW1

Fri 28 Jun

£10 adv / 020 7485 9899

  • 19:00

Hootananny, London SW2

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 020 7737 7273

  • 20:00 – 00:00

Royal Albert Hall, London SW7

Fri 7 Jun

Cafe Consort

Free / 0845 401 5045

  • 12:00 – 13:30

Baka Beyond

The band performs a fusion of Celtic and other western music styles with traditional Baka music from Cameroon.

The Junction, Cambridge

Sat 19 Oct

J2

£12 adv / 01223 511511

  • 20:00

Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

Sat 1 Jun

£15 (£7.50) / 01900 826448

  • 20:00

Norwich Arts Centre

Fri 18 Oct

£12 (£10) / 01603 660352

  • 20:30

Baladi Blues Ensemble, Sarah Savoy & The Francadians

The group, led by percussionist Guy Schalom, plays Egyptian folk music.

Kings Place, London N1

Thu 6 Jun

Hall One

£14.50–£24.50; £9.50 adv / 020 7520 1490

  • 19:30
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Balkan Beats & Swing Grooves

One year after being the greatest night at the Victoria Bar. We want to celebrate our birthday in this wonderful Festival, so be ready for the most hipshaking Balkanic tunes and the best swing styles.

Victoria, Edinburgh

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0131 555 1638

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 21:00 – 01:00

Ballake Sissoko

The kora player from Mali performs contemporary world music with accompanying musicians.

Rich Mix, Bethnal Green

Thu 21 Nov

£13; £10 adv / 020 7613 7498

  • 20:00

Bank on Jazz

The Hove Bank presents Blue Café Jazz! Magdalena Reising, singer, harpist and songwriter sings and plays beautiful music that couples unforgettable, haunting vocals with a dynamic, sophisticated folk and contemporary jazz feel, accompanied by piano (Terry Seabrook) and double bass (Steve Thompson). “Glorious, subtle…

The Hove Bank

Sun 26 May

£10 (£7) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

A Belgian Fanfare

The Poembak Collective of 20 musicians preform an eclectic repertoire of world music including jazz, tango, gypy and Latino.

Ashton Lane, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

Free

Part of West End Festival.

  • 18:00

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0141 334 2422

Part of West End Festival.

  • 13:00

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

Part of West End Festival.

  • 15:00

Bellowhead

Vibrant, chaotic and upbeat international folk on a plethora of instruments.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Mon 11 Nov

£19.50–£24.50 / 0844 871 7607

Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone

Sat 23 Nov

£19.50–£24.50 / 01303 228600

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond

Sun 14 Jul

£35.50–£43.50; £17.75 disabled (Children £25.50–£33.50; Children £12.75 disabled) / 020 8743 6837

  • 19:30
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