Saturday Planet
January 30, 2012
Saturday 4th Feb 2012, 5 pm
Tribune Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse
Do you have a taste for the exotic but can’t afford a world trip? That’s ok. We’re bringing the world to you.
From Latin to Reggae, Indian to African, Planet, on the first Saturday of every month will transport your musical senses literally to another world. With each session you might find Brazilian rhythms crossing paths with Eastern delights or cool island drums coming face to face with the heat of Salsa.
World music and world class acts. With a true globe-trotting experience like this, you won’t need a holiday.
Tibet2Timbuk2:
A Country & Eastern offering from the EthnoSuperLounge stable, world music group Tibet2Timbuk2 takes you on a journey from the meditative to the joyous with Tenzin (Tibet), Shen (tabla), and Marcello (African guitar & further west), with special guests Peter Hunt on trumpet and renowned musician Katherine Philp on cello. Afro-Asian galloping tunes!
Tibet2Timbuk2 has an eclectic repertoire including group arrangements of Tenzin’s Tibetan songs, Marcello’s English songs, collaborative songs and instrumentals and even classical tabla solo. The overall sound is full and organic, with all three musicians sharing bass, percussion, harmony and melody roles to create a solid yet easy groove.
Tibet2Timbuk2 have performed at numerous festivals around Australia including Bellingen Global Carnival, Woodford Folk Festival and Queensland Multicultural Festival.
Guiseppe Castellana
January 23, 2012
Made Denis
January 23, 2012
Balinese musician Made Denis comes from the traditional village of Tianyar in East Bali. Made Denis is a gamelan artist of extraordinary talent with over 20 years experience in Balinese music forms specialising in the deeply expressive and soulful Balinese suling (bamboo flute) and the exciting, dynamic kendang tunggal (Balinese drum). In Indonesia Made Denis performs with Gamelan Yowana Gita Sasmita at traditional ceremonies throughout Bali and major cultural events such as Bali Festival of Arts. Made Denis is currently visiting Australia on the invitation of the Australia Indonesia Arts Alliance as Balinese Musician in Residence, working to inspire and enliven Balinese music and culture across Australia, touring extensively and undertaking significant projects at Woodford Folk Festival, Byron Harmony Festival, Unity Festival and many more.
Festival of Tibet
January 23, 2012
Wednesday 1st-Sunday 5th February 2012
Brisbane Powerhouse
The Brisbane Festival of Tibet offers five days of Tibetan culture where audiences can participate in Tibet’s unique culture, arts and way of life. The Festival celebrates Tibetan heritage, founded on the principles of compassion and non-violence, while addressing the issues which continue to threaten the future of Tibet.
Children and adults alike will engage with workshops and conversations, be inspired by contemporary Tibetan art and music, and discover the profound knowledge of Tibetan medicine. Appreciate the friendliness and spirit of Tibet while Tibetan monks share their wisdom through conversation, music and the creation of a sacred sand mandala.
The first day of the festival includes the beautiful film ‘Summer Pasture’ followed by a traditional opening ceremony with the Tashi Lhunpo Monks of Tibet. The remainder of the festival includes activities such as Mantra Meditations, exhibitions of Sand Mandala Creation Tibetan paintings and carpets, Namka Thread Crossing and Tibetan Ritual Dance workshops. There are also Tibetan Doctor consultations available, a chakra healing workshop and painting workshops, music concerts, personal stories with Tenzin Tsundue and guests, conversations regarding happiness and self expression and much more.
For more information visit: www.brisbanepowerhouse.org or www.festivaloftibet.com.au
Anishinnabek Workshops
December 19, 2011
Free!
Friday 6th January
at BEMAC, 120 Main street Yungaba, Kangaroo Point
The Anishinnabek Northern Lights Dance & Culture Troupe are in Australia for a limited time, dont miss this fantastic opportunity to learn from these amazing artists. Fresh from a successful Dreaming Festival season, you can join them at BEMAC this Friday from 10am to participate in either a dance/song/drumming workshop or hand-craft workshop, or feel free to join us for both!
In the first workshop, you will enjoy stunning dance combined with an exhilarating mix of singing and drumming to weave the heart warming and captivating creation stories of the Anishinnabek people. 10am-12pm 120 Main Street Kangaroo Point
The second workshop is craftwork process. You will have the opportunity to make traditional leather medicine bags which are used for sacred herbs, medicines or tobacco for healing, spiritual strength, protection and walking in a good way. 1pm-3pm 120 Mian Street, Kangaroo Point.
Workshop are free (there will be a small cost for materials for the craft workshop), please indicate your attendance via email to admin@bemac.org.au
Anishinnabek
December 14, 2011
Anishinnabek Northern Lights Dance & Culture Troupe
Thursday 5th & Friday 6th January 2012
This dynamic troupe perform stunning dance combined with an exhilarating mix of singing and drumming to weave their heart warming and captivating creation stories of the Anishinnabek people.
Narrative story telling is accompanied by beautiful dance and gentle drumming telling of the great mystery, and how the Great Lakes of Canada and the U.S.A. were formed.
The pace steadily picks up as waves of powerful drumming accompany heartfelt and impassioned traditional singing – the likes of which most audiences around the world have never experienced. Audiences will be held spell bound as further enthralling dancers showcase their talents and amazing costumes, sharing the many traditional dancing styles of the Anishinnabek nation. The dancers mesmerize with great skill and vibrant colours amid a pulsing sea of drum rhythms and otherworldly singing which speaks to the very heart and spirit.
Australian audiences have a rare and privileged glimpse into the special traditions and performance magic of these amazing and dynamic artists.
Don’t miss the Anishinabek ‘Northern Lights’ on their first ever Australian tour.
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