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KULCHA - Multicultural Arts of Western Australia
 
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KULCHA Calendar
1st Floor, 13 South Terrace, Fremantle (above the DOME Cafe)
Celebrate the World
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March 2007
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Sundays to 29 APRIL
TOUCH THE SUN 2007 - A SUMMER OF WORLD MUSIC
Pack a picnic and head to Mandurah for the Touch the Sun series of FREE Sunday concerts!
Presented by KULCHA and the City of Mandurah,
this year's series continues every Sunday until 29th April.
Download the full program of events here
4 March, 2 - 4pm
WALA - West African drum and dance
group, direct from Ghana.
Eastern Foreshore
11 March, 2 - 4pm
CAHOOTS AND DANCERS - Cajun music from the deep
south of North America.
Eastern Foreshore
18 March, 2 - 4pm
HARMONY WEEK CELEBRATIONS - A showcase of Indian, Chinese,
Arabic and African music.
Eastern Foreshore
25 March, 1 - 4pm
ART IN THE SAND BEACH PARTY - With Sambalicious and the Kuerazo
Latin Dancers.
Falcon Bay Beach
1 April, 2 - 4pm
KASHTANY DUO
Fiery gypsy folk music with
dancers.
Eastern Foreshore
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Sundays
to 31 MARCH
KULCHA ON SWAN
Free Concert Series
throughout the City of Swan
Download the full program of events here
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Weekdays 10am – 4pm Until Fri 30 March
REZA JAHAN PANAH
BAZGOFT (RETELL) - PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Despite all propaganda about this old but unknown land, Iran has other facets to expose; facets that are rarely discussed or ignored.
Through years of travelling and photography, the eye and mind of this photographer have searched life; life which is not necessarily black and white.
Life that for thousands years has been running strongly through the history of Iran, a true multicultural country. A country with enormous diversity in customs, lifestyle, races, languages, religions and traditions.
The exhibition contains photos of Iranian every day life, landscapes and Islamic architectural monuments.
The coincidence of Bazgoft with Iranian New Year, Norooz, gives extra cause for celebration.
There are colours beyond the bleary picture of this land,
but only for those eyes who seek them.
Shirin Jahan Panah, Curator of Bazgoft Exhibition.
FREE ENTRY
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Fri 2 March 8:00 PM
PETER BRANDY - Indigenous Song and Storytelling
East Kimberley singer-songwriter Peter Brandy is recognised as one of the State's most talented Indigenous storytellers.
His award-winning song Kimberley Backroads is an anthem across Australia's top end having been recently featured as the music to the TV series Going Bush.
Peter has played at festivals around Australia including the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the Woodford Folk Festival and Stompem Ground
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Sat 3 March 10:00 AM
Deborah Cardoso - BELLYDANCE CLASSES
Embrace your femininity, get fit and have fun! Visiting Brazilian artist Deborah Cardoso presents a series of bellydance classes
to celebrate the passion and mystique of this ancient artform.
Beginners and intermediate welcome.
$15 per lesson or $55 for 4 weeks
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Sat 3 March 8:00 PM
SIMON NIELD & FRIENDS -
Simon is one of WA's finest and most diverse performers.
A gifted guitarist, singer, songwriter and choir teacher, Simon has performed solo and with several outstanding groups.
For this special performance he will be joined by some of his musical pals, including the mighty Camelot Choir and the mesmerisingly blokey VoiceMale.
Don't miss what promises to be a truly entertaining and joyous evening.
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Sun 4 March 8:00 PM
ASIKO & FRIENDS - Rhythms from Senegal
An electrifying night of infectious beats and high energy rhythms from Senegal.
Led by internationally acclaimed musician and dancer Lamine Sonko, Melbourne-based ASIKO will amaze you with their spectacular
acrobatics and percussive brilliance.
Joined by djembe masters, Ziggy and Djiby Diagne, Freddy Poncin, plus Akwaaba and dancers Shonah Honeyhill Sonko and Afrotonic. A non-stop sizzling night is guaranteed!
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Sun 4 March 4:30 PM
RED DASH BLACK - KULCHA ON SWAN
The sensual sounds of Argentinean Tango.
Percy Cullen Recreation Park, Gidgegannup.
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Sun 4 March 2-4pm
WALA - TOUCH THE SUN
West African drumming & dance group, direct from Ghana.
Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah.
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Fri 9 March 8:00 PM
MR SISTER - Voice Cello and Percussion
Making waves around the country is Perth-based duo Mr Sister, featuring the voice and cello of Mel Robinson, and the percussion of Steve Richter.
Fresh from a south-west tour and the Nannup Festival, catch the mesmerizing sound of Mr. Sister before they head east for the National Folk Festival.
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Sat 10 March 10:00 AM
Deborah Cardoso - BELLYDANCE CLASSES
Embrace your femininity, get fit and have fun! Visiting Brazilian artist Deborah Cardoso presents a series of bellydance classes
to celebrate the passion and mystique of this ancient artform.
Beginners and intermediate welcome.
$15 per lesson or $55 for 4 weeks
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Sat 10 March 8:00 PM
WALA - CD LAUNCH
Experience the raw emotion of WALA, an exciting West African percussion and dance group from Ghana.
Their energetic performance features drumming, dance, percussion and soaring vocal harmonies that capture the spirit and essence of Ghanaian culture.
Their instruments are brought to life as they share a mix of traditional Ghanaian music and dance depicting the stories and rich heritage of their ancestors.
Visually outstanding and thoroughly entertaining. Don't miss the launching of their CD, Anukwale.
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $22, so Book Now!
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Sun 11 March 2-4pm
CAHOOTS & DANCERS - TOUCH THE SUN
Cajun music from the deep south of North America.
Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah.
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Fri 16 March 8:00 PM
Shirin and Reza - IRANIAN SHORT FILMS
Join acclaimed filmmakers, Shirin and Reza for an enjoyable evening of short films at KULCHA.
Despite political, cultural and financial limitations, Iran has always been renowned for producing unique high quality films.
Tonight we celebrate Iranian film in the lead up to Persian New Year (Norooz).
Most of the works are produced in Iran by the Documentary and Experimental Film Centre; the Iranian Government's funding body that plays a major role
in the success and growth of the country's film culture.
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $10, so Book Now!
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Sat 17 March 10:00 AM
Deborah Cardoso - BELLYDANCE CLASSES
Embrace your femininity, get fit and have fun! Visiting Brazilian artist Deborah Cardoso presents a series of bellydance classes
to celebrate the passion and mystique of this ancient artform.
Beginners and intermediate welcome.
$15 per lesson or $55 for 4 weeks
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Sat 17 March 8:00 PM
CELTIC STRINGS - ST PATRICKS DAY
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with a feast of authentic traditional Irish jigs, reels, airs and songs performed by some of
WA's finest Celtic string instrumentalists including David Hyams, Donough O'Donovan, Steve Barnes, Tom de Ritter and Jenny Tingley, with vocals from Ros Barnes. A stirring alternative to green beer!
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Sun 18 March 11:00 AM
LIVING CULTURES - HARMONY WEEK CELEBRATIONS IN ROCKINGHAM
An action-packed afternoon of street theatre;
free Sri Lankan drumming workshop, food stalls and live music from Mozambica, Mudhra Indian Dance Group, Grace Barbe, Knotwork and the Funkalleros.
Rockingham Waterfront
Download the Harmony Week brochure.
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Sun 18 March 2:00 PM
WALA - KULCHA ON SWAN
West African drumming & dance group, direct from Ghana.
Bullsbrook Family Day Out.
Picket Park, Bullsbrook.
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Sun 18 March
HARMONY WEEK CELEBRATIONS - TOUCH THE SUN
A showcase of Indian, Chinese, Arabic and African music.
Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah.
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Wed 21 March 7:00 PM
NOROOZ (Iranian New Year) - Traditional Persian Music
In harmony with the rebirth of nature, the Iranian New Year Celebration,
Norooz, is the multi-millennium old tradition that always begins on the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere.
Norooz ceremonies are symbolic representations of two ancient concepts - the End and the Rebirth. Norooz is a time of renewal and symbolises rebirth,
awakening, cleanliness and newness. Therefore, a few weeks before the New Year, Iranians clean and rearrange their homes.
They make new clothes, set up a beautifully designed table decorated with special symbolic items, bake pastries and germinate seeds as a sign of renewal.
For Iranians away from home, Norooz is always a nostalgic and sentimental time.
Please join with us to celebrate Norooz as we feature traditional Persian music played on Saz (Turkish lute tuned in Persian style)
and Zarb (Tombak, chalice shape drum).
Free Community Event
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Fri 23 March 8:00 PM
GRACE BARBE AND SOUND SISTA - Indian Ocean Music
Join Kreole singer/songwriter Grace Barbe as she launches her new band, Sound Sista, comprising of top European reggae drummer
and master percussionist Freddy Poncin, UK bassist/producer James Searle and Sally Quealy on keyboard.
Grace will celebrate the diverse and exotic cultural influences of the Indian Ocean (African, Indian, Caribbean and European) along with reggae,
dub and soul flavours, creating a mixing pot of styles.
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Sat 24 March 8:00 PM
Tim Andrews, Gypsy Masala and the Encanto Flamenco - FIESTA FLAMENCO
Tim Andrews, Gypsy Masala and the Encanto Flamenco dancers present a vibrant mix of Spanish-inspired sounds, influenced by jazz, world and contemporary music.
For a passionate and sensuous evening, come and experience the raw energy of live flamenco in an intimate club setting.
Accompanied by Jose Giraldo on flamenco guitar, Pranjal Bora on tabla and Anthony Lindhjem on bass.
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Sun 25 March 1-4pm
SAMBALICIOUS & KUERAZO - TOUCH THE SUN BEACH PARTY
Featuring Sambalicious, and the Kuerazo Latin Dancers.
Falcon Bay Beach, Mandurah
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Wed 28 March 8:00 PM
GED FOLEY & KEVIN BURKE - Irish and Celtic Music
Kevin Burke, master Irish fiddler from the US is one of the most influential musicians to emerge from the Irish traditional music revival of the last 30 years.
Accompanied on guitar and vocals by Ireland's Ged Foley, together they cover the whole gamut of the Irish and Celtic music repertoire.
Kevin's world famous inimitably silky, lyrical fiddle style was a cornerstone of legendary Irish group The Bothy Band, and both are current
members of Celtic super-group Patrick Street.
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $28, so Book Now!
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Fri 30 March 9:00 PM
Baba Ulli vs. Arshi Tope's Acushla
DJ Baba Ulli returns to KULCHA to take you on a journey that ranges from sublime ambient dreamscapes to full-on dance tunes in collaboration with
the soulful original music of Arshi Tope's Acushla.
Enjoy afrobeat, samba, bhangra and more as you groove away on the dance floor, chill out at the bar - or just settle on the balcony soaking up the vibe of Fremantle nightlife.
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Sat 31 March 3:30 PM
SABROSON - KULCHA ON SWAN
Blending latin, funk, jazz and hip-hop.
Altone Park Recreation Centre, Beechboro.
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Sat 31 March 8:00 PM
SON LATINO - Latin Cuban Rhythms
In the great tradition of the Buena Vista Social Club, the grandfathers of the local Latin American scene who brought you Malembe, L.C. Salsa and
Son Montuno have regrouped to play the coolest Latin Cuban rhythms for these hot Perth summer nights.
Son Latino is for lovers of acoustic Latin sounds whether listening or dancing. Don't miss their debut concert!
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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