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Alim Qasimov Ensemble
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Alim Qasimov has been described as one of the world’s greatest vocalists. His performances of Azeri mugham – the classical music of Azerbaijan – are recognised worldwide for their searing intensity and raw emotion. Qasimov shares the stage with his daughter Fargana, their soaring voices combining in dramatic vocal duets on themes of love and devotion. Supported by the Aga Khan Foundation. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8 concerts in the series and get the 9th free. Young people can buy any…
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23 Aug 5.45pm Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
Balkanarama
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A blend of klezmer, Balkan, gypsy punk and electronic beats featuring live music, bellydancing, VJs and a live jam session.
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9 Jun 9.30pm
Annual two-floor spectacular featuring Smash Kafan, Balkan Alien Sound and more.
Studio 24, Edinburgh
The Chieftains
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The Chieftains celebrate a staggering 50 years as Ireland's greatest, classiest and most adventurous traditional music group, having played with everyone from Van Morrison and the Stones via Frank Zappa to John Cage. Founder member Paddy Moloney still steers the group from triumph to triumph; recently, flutes belonging to him and bandmate Matt Molloy were taken up to the International Space Station and played by an Irish-American astronaut.
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17 Jun 8pm Usher Hall, Edinburgh
David Vernon and Dick Lee
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David Vernon, Dick Lee. This brilliant accordion and clarinet duo perform an eclectic mix of music with infectious enjoyment - French, jazz, Jewish, traditional, Balkan, Tango etc. 'They combine wonderfully superb musicianship - a great double act' (Scotsman). All ages.
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9 Aug27 Aug Not Tue, Wed & Sat Valvona & Crolla Caffè Bar, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Summer Ball
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Live music from Sexteto Milonguero, dance performances and DJ Stefan Wimmer (Nijmegen). Part of the Edinburgh International Tango Festival.
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3 Jun 8.30pm The Jam House, Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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On the floodlit esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, the annual Tattoo puts on three weeks of glittering military entertainment, and this year promises to be extra special as the assembled armed forces celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Top of the bill are the sensational percussionists of Switzerland's Top Secret Drum Corps, who are joined by the Norwegian Armed Forces, performers from Australia, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand, as well as pipers, drummers and dancers from closer to home.
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3 Aug25 Aug Mon–Fri 9pm; Sat 7.30pm & 10.30pm Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh
Masterclass: Alim Qasimov Ensemble
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One of the foremost mugham singers in Azerbaijan, Alim Qasimov performs with his ensemble as part of Festival 2012. In this Masterclass the ensemble presents the complex art of Azerbaijani mugham, illustrating a thousand years of musical tradition with vocal and instrumental performances.
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22 Aug 2.30pm The Hub, Edinburgh
Masterclass: Homayun Sakhi Trio
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Master of the Afghan rubab Homayun Sakhi brings his trio to perform in Edinburgh for Festival 2012. In this Masterclass the trio presents the music making and performance style of the Afghan tradition and provides an insight into its long history.
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16 Aug 2.30pm The Hub, Edinburgh
Moishe's Bagel
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Jazz inflected klezmer and Balkan dance music.
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19 Aug 8.30pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh
Musica Aurea & Songworks Concert
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Cuban choir Musica Aurea, on their first visit to Scotland, are being hosted by Edinburgh community choir Songworks. A joint workshop with members of both choirs will culminate in a concert of Cuban and Scottish (including Gaelic) songs.
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23 Jun 7.30pm Barclay Church, Edinburgh
The Night of Rumi with Kayhan Kalhor Ensemble
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Iranian and Persian music from four-time Grammy nominee Kayhan Kalhor an internationally acclaimed virtuoso on the Kamancheh.
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14 Jun 7.30pm The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Open Folk Session
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Informal folk/trad session.
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23 May25 Jul Wed 9.30pm The Ale House, Edinburgh
Salsa Buena
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Salsa and Latin club night with dance demos from Yamil Ferrera, a professional dancer and teacher from Cuba.
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31 May 8pm
Live band night.
The Jam House, Edinburgh
Spanglish
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Flamenco fusion and techno/rumba/hip hop from Orkestra Simolika and Pellizco Flamenco.
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30 May 11pm
13 Jun 11pm
27 Jun 11pm
11 Jul 11pm
25 Jul 11pm
Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Stewart MacLennan
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Guitarist and singer-songwriter.
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19 May 201212 Jan 2013 Sat 7pm Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh
Uke Hoot
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Weekly ukulele singalong and jam session (beginners welcome).
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19 Apr 201223 May 2013 Thu 7.30pm The Cuckoo's Nest, Edinburgh
Whisky Kiss
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A cool take on traditional Scottish dancing with the 'ceilidh in a club' featuring Highland Hotties, breakdancers, trad folk and DJ Grum Stone playing club classics and contemporary house (with the band giving the house hits a 'tartan twist').
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21 Jun 7.30pm The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

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