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Grand Union Orchestra BHM Workshops

Grand Union, Poplar Union, Spotlight, music workshop, young musicians, East London, Half term, what to do February half term, Bengali music, free workshop for young people, Poplar, Mile End, Bow
Grand Union, Poplar Union, Spotlight, music workshop, young musicians, East London, Half term, what to do February half term, Bengali music, free workshop for young people, Poplar, Mile End, Bow

Young instrumentalists are invited to join and learn from the Grand Union Orchestra this half term to celebrate the music that comes from the African diaspora.

Course breakdown

Wednesday | 1pm-4pm

This workshop will be led by Yousuf Ali Khan. Yousuf is a master tabla player and composer and this session will focus on Indian and Bengali music – all instrumentalists welcome, learn how to improvise, play and perform in this style.

Thursday | 1pm-4pm

Carlos Fuentes is leading the second workshop. Carlos, of Chilean origin is a master percussionist and this session is focused on Latin American poly-rhythms applied to improvising. We’ll play Samba and other latin styles.

Friday | 2pm-6pm (+ concert)

You will culminate the musical works from the previous two days and prepare for the evening concert at 7pm in the Café as part of our Friday Sessions.

Those taking part in this half term workshop have the opportunity to perform at our Friday Sessions with the band on Friday 29 October. Find out more here.

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