Rough Guide Live! Ft Krar Collective + More - 17.05.14

Three amazing live acts come together on one stage to present ROUGH GUIDE LIVE - a double anniversary celebration of 20 years of World Music Network and 25 years of Riverboat Records!  Acts include;

Ethiopian band KRAR COLLECTIVE are famed for their hot, impossible-not-to-dance-to rhythms, spectacular vocals and winning stage performance.
“One of the grooviest and most hypnotic bands at Damon Albarn's recent Africa Express bonanza” - Time Out

JYOTSNA SRIKANTH is a virtuoso of the violin in the Carnatic style. With amazing improvisations backed by complex rhythms she’ll transport you to exotic South India.
“Mesmerising” - The Guardian

KRISTI STASSINOPOULOU AND STATHIS KALYVIOTIS (GREEKADELIA) perform Greek folk music as it has never been heard before, with quirky samples, traditional lauto, Indian harmonium and frame drums, all underpinned by live looping.
“Highly original” - The Guardian

Hosted by BBC Radio presenter LOPA KOTHARI. With DJ RITU spins global sounds until 1am. DJ Ritu is a leading light on the world music scene. Her radio show 'A World In London' can be found on SOAS Radio.

Date: Saturday 17th May 2014

Location: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA.

Time: 19.00 - Late (GMT)

Ticket: £16 .00 ATD | £13.00 adv Book here | Main Space, Standing