{"title": "Red River: songs and stories from Bengal, Bangladesh and Assam", "start": "2026-10-28T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "SOAS University of London", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "20.00", "price_to": "20.00", "tickets_url": "https://store.soas.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/concert-series/concert-series/red-river-songs-and-stories-from-bengal-bangladesh-and-assam", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/folk/traditional", "literature"], "description": "An evening of music and readings crossing Bengal, Assam and Bangladesh, held as part of Bloomsbury Festival 2026. Singers Sahana Bajpaie and Sohini Alam perform with rising star Urvi Sharma, double bassist Ben Heartland, percussionist Himanish Goswami and guitarist and composer Olly Weeks, who has written new arrangements. The programme includes readings from Somnath Batabyal's epic historical novel Red River, Bengali boat songs, Assamese festival songs, songs from lower Assam and the tea gardens, and songs of liberation from 1971. Laura Hammond opens the evening, and Rohit Dasgupta talks with the author; chai and samosas will be served and copies of the book available.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/red-river-songs-and-stories-from-bengal-bangladesh-and-assam-43641/", "official_url": "https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/red-river-songs-and-stories-bengal-bangladesh-and-assam", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4d3c29c80d727c852644ce49ecd08ae45fdf16c36c1c3c2be7817d23f4bbcc8c-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-28T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "SOAS University of London", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Paytap Presents Rubayyat Jahan - live in concert", "start": "2026-11-12T19:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Genesis Cinema", "address": "Mile End Road 93-95, E1 4UJ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/world"], "description": "A live concert bringing sounds and spirit of the Subcontinent to Genesis Cinema. 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The 26 October recital features Finzi's evocative song cycle Earth and Air and Rain, interwoven with readings of Thomas Hardy's poetry read by actor Tim McMullan. The performances are curated by the Royal Opera House's musicians, from members of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and guest artists to Jette Parker Artists. This distinctive programme brings words and music into dialogue and will be recorded for Delphian Records next year.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/recitals-at-lunch-38331/", "official_url": "https://www.rbo.org.uk/production/recitals-at-lunch", "image": "https://noky.io/images/838c1b8849a95b4b45ad4a7a063ac80c97bc7634110d54eec9470f381455208f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "KANDA MUSIC PRESENTS: ERA II", "start": "2026-11-06T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T23:00:00Z", "place": "The Camden", "address": "65 Crowndale Rd, NW1 1TN London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/pop/rnb"], "description": "A live headline concert by KANDA, his first ever, performing music spanning R&B, hip-hop and South Asian sounds with English, Punjabi and Hindi vocals. Backed by a live band and special guests from the British Asian music scene, he plays original songs, fan favourites and reimagined covers. KANDA has collaborated with artists including Panjabi MC, Dr Zeus, Apache Indian and DJ Harpz, and has played stages such as The O2 Arena and the MOBO Awards. The night is hosted by DJ Harpz, with further special guests to be announced.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/kanda-music-presents-era-ii-65467/", "official_url": "https://www.the-camden.com/events/kanda-music-presents-era-ii", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8d46fcfed8ffa3a354b187f5e6ba6c8fbbdfd0311c8ded7f45c460423b84a5b5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "FROM HERE...VOL 2.", "start": "2026-11-04T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T23:00:00Z", "place": "Sebright Arms", "address": "Coate Street 31-35, E2 9AG London", "price": "GBP 5.51", "price_from": "8.50", "price_to": "8.50", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/folk/singer-songwriter"], "description": "FROM HERE...VOL 2. is a night of live music at Sebright Arms, bringing artists, friends and collaborators together for connection. Presented by Bradley Foster, it is the second edition of the series, following its launch at The Jago. The evening features three live band performances: Reuben Abela Adeyemi and his ensemble open, Bradley Foster follows with a soulful live performance, and Danny Chaska closes with a headline set. 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For this performance they are joined by guest artists Fred Thomas, Tullis Rennie, Debasmita Bhattacharya and Lucine Musaelian, and the night opens with a set from composer, producer and DJ Gabriel Prokofiev, founder of Nonclassical.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/balladeste-65385/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d169a8e5e725ec388ce5286b5dc6e1b72c939cfcfbda27ddcaa3ba22dddd1e9c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Silk Road Festival", "start": "2026-10-03T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-12T00:00:00Z", "place": "World Heart Beat", "address": "3 Ponton Rd, SW11 7BD London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://worldheartbeat.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173690581/events", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/folk"], "description": "The Silk Road Festival is a series of music concerts at the World Heart Beat venue in London. It is presented by World Heart Beat and runs from 3 October to 12 December 2026, with events at its Embassy Gardens site. The programme spans classical, global, folk, jazz and contemporary music, with artists connected to cultures along the Silk Road. Performances include Echoes of the Silk Wind: Siqian Li + Kang Yang, Lucine Musaelian & The Khio Trio (Music from Armenia), Ustad Kamal Sabri & Ustad Tari Khan: Peace through Music Concert, and The Songs She Carried: Women’s Voices Across the Silk Road.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/silk-road-festival-70799/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e7bd632fa7d7a87c1fc43659cc9bd67f8331e0a60740c78f3f37d3c5c30dcb8a-600.webp"}, {"title": "Our stories: Unplugged (2nd year)", "start": "2026-11-07T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Elephant and Castle", "address": "Elephant And Castle 18, SE18 6JY London", "price": "General entry, Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/our-stories-unplugged-2nd-year-tickets-2002967894892?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/electronic/drum-and-bass", "religion/christian"], "description": "Our Stories: Unplugged is an evening of live music and art, featuring performances from drum and bass and spoken word to gospel and acoustic music, alongside personal stories and a short gospel talk. 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The jam is led by Sarah Sljivovica and friends, playing mainly tunes and songs from the former Yugoslavian countries with a particular focus on Roma music. Listeners and musicians alike are warmly welcome: lyrics are provided for anyone who wants to sing, and repetition makes it easy to pick tunes up by ear or bring and teach new ones. Entry is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/afternoon-show-balkan-and-roma-jam-60804/", "official_url": "https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/events/live-afternoon-balkan-and-roma-music-in-london-11/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/872296bcf35ec846ca69109621e6efc4696cce2f31f72ca8afd08724a8fd158b-600.webp"}, {"title": "Hear it Live!", "start": "2026-11-12T15:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Horniman Museum", "address": "London Road 100, SE23 3PQ London", "price": "Free, drop in", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.horniman.ac.uk/event/members-musical-instruments-declassified/", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/world"], "description": "Hear it Live! is a free, drop-in series of performances and talks at the Horniman Museum, drawing on its musical instrument collection and often featuring its historical keyboard instruments. On 12 November it features Saied Silbak, a London-based Palestinian composer and oud player born in the lower Galilee, performing at Gallery Square. Trained in both classical piano and the oud, he blends Arabic, Turkish, Indian, jazz, and Western classical influences, and has contributed to projects including Ken Loach's film The Old Oak. The series is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which helped restore instruments including a 1668 Neapolitan virginals, an 1777 square piano, and an 1772 Kirckman harpsichord.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/hear-it-live-78806/", "official_url": "https://www.horniman.ac.uk/event/hear-it-live/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ab40356bba28a958581acf045c015a5270efcfcc3ab00ffb3b674c4bfbd2df4a-2000.webp"}]}