{"title": "Drums Around the World: West African", "start": "2026-10-31T12:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/e5086b5e/be430b2f8ad1585b/", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["music/percussion"], "description": "Drums Around the World: West African is a fun djembe drumming session introducing children and adults to the sounds and rhythms of the djembe, a traditional hand drum from West Africa. It is run by SúperNovae. Participants learn fun rhythms, explore different sounds and build confidence while making music together, with no previous drumming experience needed. 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It is hosted by Hawa Khan, an educator, life coach and published songwriter, and takes place aboard Jenna, the Canal & River Trust's community boat. 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DJ Jamz Supernova, after years of travelling the world, turns the best sounds she discovered into a global dance shakedown, joined by a line-up of world class DJs including Esa, Diva Cruz, Catu Diosis and Samtheman. The evening is rooted in exploration, community and the universal language of music. 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Sessions offer an informal space to play together, learn new songs, explore global sounds and discover music in different languages, with no strict rules on what counts as taking part. It is open to all skill levels with zero experience needed, and you are welcome to bring instruments, poems, sketchbooks or whatever you are working on, or simply grab a drink and listen.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/friends-of-music-and-life-jam-session-38489/", "official_url": "https://setspace.uk/event/friends-of-music-and-life-jam-session/2026-10-31/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ce08f57345d02542a0684ef923ac5fe7ea86edb83784bab3763a29fbc11c309b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Afro-Latin Fiesta: Message from Gambia ft Suntou Susso", "start": "2026-11-07T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T22:30:00Z", "place": "The Fox & Firkin", "address": "Lewisham High Street 316, SE13 6JZ London", "price": "GBP 13–20", "price_from": "13.00", "price_to": "20.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/world/african"], "description": "Folktales presents Afro-Latin Fiesta: Message from Gambia, the final night of a UK headline tour, with live music followed by a late-night afterparty. 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Participants explore different musical styles, pick up tips from experienced tutors and make music with others in a fun and friendly environment.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/guildhall-young-artists-national-wind-brass-percussion-day-36326/", "official_url": "https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/whats-on/guildhall-young-artists-national-wind-brass-percussion-day", "image": "https://noky.io/images/df9b2b742a0b45454ca8da3eeeccfe3291d9f794d4bb343549f8beaf6c3d54ce-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Saturday Kids Club- Rhythm and Dance Workshop", "start": "2026-10-31T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T12:30:00Z", "place": "art in the docks", "address": "Shackleton Way 25, E16 2XJ London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["dance/workshop", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Saturday Kids Club- Rhythm and Dance Workshop is a morning kids club session at Art in the Docks with dance and rhythm, on a Halloween day. It is organised by Art in the Docks and is free to join, suitable for all ages, with all materials and equipment provided. The workshops are funded by Newham's People Powered Places and supported by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund and Royal Docks Trust.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/saturday-kids-club-rhythm-and-dance-workshop-40961/", "official_url": "https://www.artinthedocks.com/upcomingevents/event-one-rg2bh-mx2wm-3ea3j-fp5ap-gzh4r-pk39l-zcs63-fypap-ktlcj-jze3h-dtpg7-gp7np-cj6dg-ra8hz-d5g6e-sltyb", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e53fb9d06bc1ee692ec264e95ce9ae0d5076b2d0b5d9f976aa98cbf86ad2ba88-1200.webp"}]}