Tabla Traditions & Global Fusion A celebrated tabla maestro and composer, Basant Madhur bridges the depth of Indian classical rhythm with contemporary and cross-cultural music. Based in New Zealand, he is widely recognised for his dynamic performances, global collaborations, and contribution to music education. His work reflects both deep-rooted tradition and an expansive creative vision ... Read more
Get ready for a wonderfully offbeat evening of live music at Stone Oven! Chris Priestley presents The Jews Bros Band, serving up a genre-hopping mix of gypsy jazz, klezmer, calypso, blues and whatever else takes their fancy. Expect infectious rhythms, Eastern European folk traditions, smoky jazz-club vibes, Caribbean grooves and bluesy surprises, all thrown together ... Read more
Birkenhead Acoustic Music Club is meeting on the first Thursday of the Month at Birkenhead Methodist Church loungeCome to listen or perform - 2 items per performer or groupSmall upright piano available$5 cash - Supper provided
With a mix of English, Scottish and contemporary folk and original songs, WilkieMac and Penni Feather play separately and together - instrumental variety and harmonies are guaranteed! Known for bringing emotional depth to her performances, Penni's songs range from trad folk and acoustic blues, to her originals in a contemporary folk style. Her recent sets ... Read more
Music at Midday: Penni Feather & WilkieMac Penni Feather and WilkieMac have been touring as a double bill. They combine for a Music at Midday set of folk, Celtic, their orginals and more - all burnished with harmonies and some truly varied instrumentation. Penni Feather — From trad folk and acoustic blues, to her originals ... Read more
Come & do something on Election Night besides be depressed at the results. Music by "Reel 2 Reel" (aka Greg & Linda Whitcombe, Jean Reid & Ian Bartlett), with the irrepressible Noel Armstrong providing the calling.
Learn, play, move and connect with the rhythm of West Africa. 9.00 - 10.30am DunDun Class 10.30am - 12.30pm Djembe Drum Class 1.00 - 2.30pm African Dance / Dundun Dance All levels welcome · Drums provided $30 per class · $50 two classes · Full day $80 or $70 Earlybird Book and pay by Sunday ... Read more
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
One of the great folk artists of the last two decades in New Zealand, multi award-winning songwriter Bob McNeill brings his acclaimed new album TWELVE DREAMS OF THE RIVER to an intimate concert at Whangateau Hall. Bob McNeill is one of New Zealand's best-known folk songwriters. His songs have been covered by artists in NZ, ... Read more
Hot Gypsy Jazz duo from Auckland. Debut album launch. Door sales, tickets $20. Doors open at 7:30.
Learn djembe and dundun style drumming with master drummer Epizo Bangoura! Experience the rhythms, spirit, and joy of West African music in a fun and friendly environment. For booking contact Jimi Dale 021 123 2037