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Fri
4 November
8pm
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TESSA LEE
CD Launch
Emerging singer/songwriter Tessa Lee launches her debut album, Warm Orange Glow, with her four piece band. Fusing jazz, blues, gospel and country influences to create honest and heartfelt stories disguised as pop/folk songs, Tessa's rich voice and warm humour captivates audiences. Supported by the talented Simon Nield.
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Sat
5 November
8pm
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WOMEN IN DANCE
Mozambica and Imagine
An evening of dance and rhythms from around the world. The world premiere of the Mozambica Troupe showcasing traditional dance and song, led by Alice Langa. Also featuring Kathy McPherson, Danielle Pender and the Imagine Dance Theatre in traditional and contemporary Afro-fusion, plus Polynesian poi, belly-dancing and live musicians.
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Sun
6 November
6pm
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BALUJI SHRIVASTAV
Sitar
Touring with The Future Sound of London, Baluji Shrivastav is internationally recognised as one of the greatest sitarists from India. His ability to communicate using the subtleties and complexities of sitar transcends cultural boundaries. His command of complex rhythms and his inexhaustible imagination make every performance a unique and moving occasion. Baluji represents the highest level of his art.
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Fri
11 November
8pm
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JESS IPKENDANZ
Passion and Spirituality
Jess has a unique sound which is a fascinating mixture of violin virtuosity and haunting vocal beauty. Drawing from diverse influences, her music travels through a soundscape reminiscent of classical, Celtic, eastern and gypsy flavours. The music is sometimes intimate and minimal, sometimes epic - reflecting a search for passion and spirituality.
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Sat
12 November
8pm
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DOUGAL ADAMS & ORMONDE WATERS
Celtic Smorgasbord
Experience the thrills, tears and humour that are evoked by Gaelic music at its best. When Irish musicians on international tour drop into town ¯V these are the lads they call up for a session. Just returned from Maldon Festival, Dougal and Ormonde are veterans of over 50 recordings including their debut CD, The Good Ear, released earlier this year. A smorgasbord of Irish and Scottish pipes, flute, concertina and whistles, with guitar backing from Simon Neild.
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Sun
13 November
6.30pm
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SACRED EARTH
Jethro and Prem Aliyah
Queensland-based performers Jethro and Prem Aliyah combine a harmonious blend of divine female vocals, world flutes, acoustic guitar and gentle soothing ethnic rhythms - uplifting, spiritually inspiring and heartfelt. An alcohol free event.
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Thu
17 November
12.30-1.30pm
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MEDITERRANEAN 05
LUNCHTIME DANCE AND SONG
KULCHA invites you to celebrate the colour, culture and warmth of the Mediterranean in a weekly of festivities specially programmed for the Fremantle Festival.
To kick off the Mediterranean 05 event KULCHA will host a free concert of Mediterranean music and movement. Dynamic dancing from the Spanish ensemble Encanto, haunting harmonies from Croatian Folkloric Group Zagreb, and traditional French dances from Souleiado.
King's Square, Fremantle
FREE
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Thu
17 November
8pm
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JOSEPH TAWADROS
Master of the Egyptian Oud
MEDITERRANEAN 05
Internationally acclaimed master of the Egyptian oud, Joseph Tawadros, brings his extraordinary blend of traditional and original melodies to Western Australia for the inaugural Mediterranean 05 event. The brilliance of this young musician has seen him perform with acts such as Slava Grigoryan and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Accompanied by his brother James on req', this is a unique opportunity to experience new interpretations of Arabic music.
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Fri
18 November
8pm
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AKHTER JAHAN
This award-winning artist is the foremost female exponent in Australia of the music traditions of Bengal. Drawing from the richly crafted traditional songs of life in Bangladesh, this enticing music is rich in rhythm and melody. Akhter takes you on a musical journey ranging from gently meditative to spontaneously energetic and is KULCHA's special guest as part of The Visible Photo Project.
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Sat
19 November
8pm
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South Western Aboriginal Entertainment
Post Wardarnji Party
South Western Aboriginal Entertainment (SWAE) presents a celebration of WA Indigenous music up close at this post Wardarnji party. Great country rock and storytelling from Beatz Working and Reno James, acoustic grooves from Desert Rose and Yamitji man Phil Moncrieff from Carnarvon, and funky R'n'B from The Hill.
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Sat
19 November
10-11am
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MEDITERRANEAN 05 WORKSHOP
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MEDITTERANEAN GUITAR - CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP
Often associated with Spain, the guitar has links to many Mediterranean countries. In this interactive workshop Tim Chambers and Simon Rovis Hermann will explore the history of the instrument and explore the different styles and sounds of the guitar. Ages 8 - 12 years.
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Sat
19 November
1-3pm
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MEDITERRANEAN 05 WORKSHOP
JOSEPH TAWADROS WORKSHOP
Joseph Tawadros is Australia's leading player of the Middle Eastern oud. This workshop will explore Arabic improvisation and rhythms and provide a mesmerising insight into one of the great musical cultures of the world. Guitarists, followers of Middle Eastern music, musicians and non-musicians alike will enjoy this rare opportunity.
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Sat
19 November
8pm
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MEDITERRANEAN 05 SHOWCASE
Fremantle Town Hall
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MEDITERRANEAN 05
MEDITERRANEAN SHOWCASE
@ Fremantle Town Hall
A special event echoing the villages and shores of the Mediterranean. The Last Five Coins, Farida Rabih and Commedia Accademia- with extra flavour added by Mark Cain, Lucky Oceans, Mel Robinson and special guests Joseph and James Tawadros from Sydney - gypsy music, Spanish flamenco, Italian theatrics, Egyptian oud and percussion, Bosnian accordion.
Fremantle Town Hall,
William Street
City of Fremantle
Fremantle Festival
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Sun
20 November
2-4pm
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THE VISIBLE PROJECT
LAUNCH
This international project is using photography to empower street children in Bangladesh, providing them with a means of communicating their unique perspectives of life with the world. The launch event, on Universal Children's Day, features photographs taken by street children in Dhaka, music by Akhter Jahan, Bangladeshi food, and video footage of cross-cultural workshops with Fremantle school children.
Adults $15
Children $5
Proceeds from tickets and photograph sales to the PSTC street children program
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21 Nov
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2 Dec
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THE VISIBLE PROJECT
Exhibition
21 November to 2 December
This international project is using photography to empower street children in Bangladesh, providing them with a means of communicating their unique perspectives of life with the world. The launch event, on Universal Children's Day, features photographs taken by street children in Dhaka, music by Akhter Jahan, Bangladeshi food, and video footage of cross-cultural workshops with Fremantle school children. Proceeds from photograph sales to the PSTC street children program
OMI Office of Multicultural Affairs
PSTC Bangladesh
AusAID
Office of Multicultural Interests
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Thu
24 November
7.30pm*
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FRENCH SOIRÉE
Join us on the dance floor for an entertaining evening to celebrate the first anniversary of Fremantle's unique French businesses Le Forum and JJ's Cafe & Patisserie. Don't miss our special guest appearances of dance and singing performances! French and world music by Jacques, finger food and sweets by Chef Gerard.
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Fri
25 November
8.30pm
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CROATIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
AN EVENING OF CROATIAN SONG & DANCE
Folkloric Group, Zrinski has demonstrated great talent since forming last year and is fast becoming the leading folkloric group within the Croatian Community. Instrumental and Vocal Group, Alto perform a variety of music, a mixture of pop/rock and typical Croatian tunes. A dynamic multi-talented group able to reach audiences of all ages
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Sat
26 November
4-7pm
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COMMUNITY EVENT
BLEU BLANC ROUGE FRENCH FESTIVAL
Northbridge
Come and celebrate all things tr\s chic and French. KULCHA is presents an exciting and inspired program of events including the West Australian Opera performing a selection of French song by Satie, Poulenc and more, Parisienne singer Pascale, French speaking Cajun band Catfish, French influenced island rhythm band Seychelles Rhythms, street theatre and dancing group Souleiado.
The French Festival is supported by the East Perth Redevelopment Authority (EPRA).
Plateia Hallas,
92 - 98 Lake Street,
Northbridge
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
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Sat
26 November
8.30pm
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CROATIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
OUR STORY - NASA POSLA
Performed in Croatian, this theatre presentation by the Ivan Gundulic drama group is a love story that reaches across the continents of Croatia and Australia. It is the story of young people meeting - falling in love and breaking the rules - regardless of their elder's expectations, reconciling the traditions of another world and accepting the past through the passions of youth.
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