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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Indian classical music with an intimate evening of 'Autumn Raags' featuring two maestros: sitar virtuoso Baluji Shrivastav OBE and tabla prodigy Yousef Ali Khan. This exclusive duo performance promises a mesmerizing journey through the rich tapestry of Hindustani traditions, specially curated to evoke the moods and colors of the Autumn season. Described as "sitarist to the stars" (Evening Standard), Baluji has performed and recorded with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Massive Attack, Madness, Shakira, Malu, Annie Lennox, Boy George & Doves and is a prolific composer of works for orchestra, theatre, dance, film, television and radio. With his Inner Vision Orchestra and the British Paraorchestra and Coldplay he played at the Paralympic Closing Ceremony 2012.

Baluji's website

Expect a thrilling performance of raw, powerful guitar, with strong, rhythmic percussion (Catalan Demi García Sabat) and jazzy piano elements (Brazilian pianist André JahJah) that harmonise with the flamenco, long a language of the oppressed. The Castilla-La Mancha region from where award-winning flamenco guitarist José Almarcha hails, is Don Quijote country, a land of windmills, wine, music and mirage that indisputably colours his virtuoso playing and compositions. Almarcha's third album, "Un Nuevo Paseo", released last December, "intertwines flamenco guitar’s intricate patterns and dazzling rhythms with rock music’s intensity and soul’s groove" World Music Central.

José Almarcha on YouTube

This superb trio, led by award-winning violin maestro Jyotsna Srikanth, plays contemporary Indian music, an evocative blend of intricate South Indian Carnatic violin melodies, seamlessly interwoven with pulsating beats, ambient textures, and experimental soundscapes. Jyotsna, Shadrach Solomon (keyboards) and Amoghavarsha (percussion) are brilliantly bridging the past and the future, celebrating India’s musical legacy whilst pushing the boundaries of sound and creativity. In collaboration with the London International Arts Festival.

Bangalore Dreams on YouTube

This exceptional group of traditional flamenco artists will take us on a journey from one continent to the next, exploring artistic expressions, delving deep into almost-forgotten knowledge and searching for the true origins of the art form that we have come to know as flamenco. Lourdes Fernández Flamenco Company invites us to join them on this epic adventure to discover more about this beautifully rich, passionate and awe-inspiring art. A show packed with expressive guitar strumming, soulful singing, captivating dance, enchanting violin melodies and mesmerizing percussion.

Flamenco Orígenes website

A fun and dynamic klezmer ensemble, Hop Skotshne are something of a family collaboration whose passion is to add their unique and inventive interpretations to traditional Eastern European Jewish music, with sources ranging from early 20th century recordings to melodies collected in pre-WWI ethnographic expeditions. Clarinet, trumpet, violin, French horn, accordion and poyk come together to make music designed to make us cry, laugh and dance.

Hop Skotshne's website