Saturday 31 October
Event: Didgeridoo Workshop – Steve Arber’s half-term session included teaching and group performance of the didgeridoo, with a ‘Dream Time’ story and background on other instruments and Aboriginal and Australian history. Refreshments.Entry: Adults £6, children (under 16) £4. Tickets: Mariska, Brookfields, Pound Lane, Welborne NR20 3LG; 01362 850819 (evenings only)
Time: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Venue: Welborne Village Hall

Thursday 8 October
Event: Kosmos: Village Stage with Creative Arts East – ‘….amongst the brightest stars of musical Britain, Kosmos are truly exceptional’ (FE News); ‘….classically trained string trio inspired by traditional music, exploring boundaries of Western classical and contemporary music with Arabic, Gypsy, Balkan, Jewish, Jazz and Tango influences’ (CAE). Bar/Refreshments.Booking – in advance Adults £7.50, Children/Concessions £6.50, Family (2 adults plus 2 children) £26; on door Adults £8.50, Ch/Conc £7.50, Family £30; contact 01362 858770/850327
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: All Saints Church, Welborne & Village Hall

Friday 27 February 2009

   Event: Kathryn and Peter Tickell – Village Stage. World-renowned folk musicians. With Bar. Tickets: In advance – Adult £7.50, Concessions and Children £6.50, Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £26; On Door: Adult £8.50, Concessions and Children £7.50, Family £30. Contact: 01362 858770/850327)                                                
Time: 7.30 pm

Venue: All Saints Church, Welborne and Welborne Village Hall 

Anna Mudeka Band - African Drumming Workshop with Anna Mudeka

Saturday 25 October
Event: African Drumming Workshop with Anna Mudeka – Zimbabwean Anna Mudeka is one of the youngest African singers causing a stir in the UK and Europe - regarded as one of the best dancers and singers of her time. Maximum of 30 participants, so advance booking essential: £5 adults, £3 children under 12 – Tel 01362 850327/858770.
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Venue: Welborne Village Hall

The Anna Mudeka band brings an amazing and original fusion of African rhythms which is unique and refreshing sound to the world music scene today.  With spectacular original and traditional songs combining great harmonies and amazing dance moves that will leave you spell bound. 

Band members
Anna Mudeka: Zimbabwe,   Main Vocals, dancing, Mbira, shakers

Paul Fitzgerald: Ireland,  ........................................................      
Double Bass

Trevor Roland: UK,      ..................................      Saxophone, Guitar, B vocals

Olli Lukkari: Finland      ..................................      Lead Guitar

Jose Ferrera: Cuba,     ....................................    Congas, djembe & B Vocals

Samantha Everitt: Senegal,..................................   B vocals, dance & Percussion

Glennis Masuku: South Africa................................   Dancer & B. vocals

Barry Jones: UK...............................................   Drums

Great African roots dance music!

Fresh and joyous- the ZimbabweanAstonishing and mesmerising with feeling- Teletext Review
 She will make your feet move like you wouldn’t believe, with her stirring rhythms and strong vocals- Nick South, Outline magazine She is committed to music and dance, and her energy and enthusiasm are obvious
Annie Hirst- Norfolk Magazine

She sings with immense energy and wild passion and stomps the ground in some kind of fury, acting as though she is calling up the spirits.
Naomi Canton- Evening news
One of the attractions of Mudeka’s performance is its innate cheerfulness and passion for her music combined with the infectious beat.
Alison Croose EDP

 African & World Music Traditions                                                       

)Once you listen to the rhythms of Africa, you have to give it your soul”. Anna Mudeka is one of the youngest African singers causing a stir in the UK and Europe at the moment. She is regarded one of the best dancers and singers of her time, after over 15 years of international touring and recording. Her gritty, soaring vocals and rich instrumental virtuosity continues to resonate, soothe and uplift your soul. Prepare to have your dancing shoes defeated and your eyes stinging with sweat as you dance and sing the night away.Having worked with some of Africa’s leading master musicians like Thomas Mapfumo, Ephat Mujuru and recently the Queen of Mbira music Stella Chiweshe, Anna’s music heritage continually re-invents itself over the years through her work with some of the best musicians on the world music scene in the UK and Africa.