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KULCHA - Multicultural Arts of Western Australia
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Wed 1 August 4:00 PM DRUMMING CIRCLE - KULCHA KIDS workshop Come in from the rain and join in the fun of the KULCHA Kids Drumming Circle! Have fun and learn basic percussion skills and African djembe drumming at our after-school classes. 
Facilitated by Martin Phillips of Rhythmfix and popular world music bands Dunumba, Shangara Jive and Funkalleros. Drums provided and beginners welcome. Early bookings recommended. Bookings for the next eight week term commencing Wednesday 17 October now open.
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Wed 1 August 7:00 PM SALSA - PRACTICE NIGHT 
Join the KULCHA salsa students for a one-off Latin dance party! Practice your salsa and receive dance tips from diva dance instructor Liliana Sputore of the Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy. Show off your dance moves and immerse yourself in a world of Latin street dance fever! Sign up for the next eight week salsa course beginning Monday 6 August. All welcome. Early bookings recommended.
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Thu 2 August 7:00 PM BANGOURA - Traditional Guinean Performance 
Energise your body and soul with the striking rhythms, songs and dance of Mohamed Bangoura.
Also known as Bangouraké, he is a leading djembé master and teacher in traditional Guinean performance.
Celebrated in Guinea as the man with 'hands of fire', Bangouraké will be joined his brother, djembé virtuoso Sibo Bangoura. The duo will perform with Wongai, led by one of WA's finest percussionists Freddy Poncin, together with Afrotonic and Organik Dance.
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Fri 3 August 8:00 PM Global Arkestra - eclectic menu 
Global Arkestra will take to the stage and present an eclectic menu of guitar, saxophone, tabla and Rhodes, all delivered with deft musical chops. Outrageous as well as mystifying, the music of Global Arkestra transmutes the traditionally ugly into aesthetic values bringing new pleasures beyond fear, where the incredible can become real and the impossible becomes probable.
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Sat 4 August 8:00 PM ERROL TOUT, SAM BLIGHT & SIMON NIELD - SPEAKING IN TONES 
Three unique Western Australian musicians share their passion for the acoustic guitar. Masterful sonic architect Errol Tout pairs with Sam Blight, an accomplished finger-style guitarist with a knack for lyrical composition. Simon Nield joins the duo to craft eloquent pieces spanning rock, jazz and ambient styles augmented by live looping and effects. Enjoy the fruits of a century of guitar exploration. No free List
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Mon-Thu from Monday 6 August, 10:00 - 11.30AM , ongoing TAI CHI - SUMADHI OZ Join Zee for tai chi and enjoy a sense of calm before you tackle the challenges of the day. Exercise your mind, body and spirit and gain the health benefits of this ancient Chinese martial art. Enjoy fluid, gentle movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo. Tai chi is a suitable form of exercise for all ages and fitness levels. Gold coin donation for each class |
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Mondays 6 August - 24 September From 6:00 PM SALSA CLASSES
Beginners 6 - 7.15pm Intermediate/Advanced 7.30 - 8.45pm
Move to the spicy rhythm of salsa! Join Liliana from the Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy and learn to dance to the exotic rhythms of salsa, merengue and cha-cha! Experiment with the true flavour of Latin street-dance with fitness guaranteed. No partner required. Early bookings recommended. Eight week course $100 per person/$180 per couple, $18 per casual class
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Wed 8 August 4:00 PM DRUMMING CIRCLE - KULCHA KIDS workshop Come in from the rain and join in the fun of the KULCHA Kids Drumming Circle! Have fun and learn basic percussion skills and African djembe drumming at our after-school classes.
Facilitated by Martin Phillips of Rhythmfix and popular world music bands Dunumba, Shangara Jive and Funkalleros. Drums provided and beginners welcome. Early bookings recommended. Bookings for the next eight week term commencing Wednesday 17 October now open.
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Fri 10 August 8:00 PM BOLLYWOOD BHANGRA PARTY - With Valli Batchelor 
Let your hair down and groove into the night as dance styles from around the world are fused into an Bollywood Bhangra party. Back by popular demand, this celebration will include dance performances by Valli Batchelor and guests, complete with guidance on Bollywood dance moves! Delicious Indian treats will also be on offer. Sign up for the next six week Bollywood dance course commencing Saturday 18 August. Book early to secure your place.
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Sat 11 August 8:00 PM KHIN MYINT - CD LAUNCH 
Celebrate the launch of Khin Myint's highly anticipated album People & Sex & Living in Little Towns. Khin erupted onto the scene two years ago, and has enjoyed success at festivals around the country. His rich songwriting, soothing vocals and layered meanings are reminiscent of legendary songwriters Neil Young and Leonard Cohen. Khin will be joined by special guests and supported by Fremantle songwriter Craig Sinclair.
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Sat 11 August 2:00 - 3:00 PMHOW TO GET THAT GIG - FESTIVAL APPLICATION SEMINAR Steve Barnes has been programming Fairbridge Festival for nearly ten years, and playing at folk festivals for twenty. He will be giving the benefit of his experience to help performers put together successful festival applications. Tips will include what to put in to your promotional pack, what to leave out, what to put on a demo and how to approach festivals and be asked back. FREE ENTRY |
Sun 12 August 3-7PMSudanese Community - WORLD AWARE 
@Perth Town HallYOUTH STORIES ~ CONTEMPORARY & TRADITIONAL SUDANESE MUSIC ~ LIVE POETRY ~ VISUAL ART DISPLAY ~ DANCE ~ DRUMMING ~ SUDANESE FOOD A collaborative project between young people from Perth's Sudanese community, ARC WA Youth & Education Services and the ARC WA Youth Advisory Committee to commemorate International Youth Day 2007! |
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Mon 13 August From 6:00 PM SALSA CLASSES
Mondays 6 August - 24 September From 6:00 PMBeginners 6 - 7.15pm Intermediate/Advanced 7.30 - 8.45pm Move to the spicy rhythm of salsa! Join Liliana from the Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy and learn to dance to the exotic rhythms of salsa, merengue and cha-cha! Experiment with the true flavour of Latin street-dance with fitness guaranteed. No partner required. Early bookings recommended. Eight week course $100 per person/$180 per couple, $18 per casual class
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Wed 15 August 4:00 PM DRUMMING CIRCLE - KULCHA KIDS workshop Come in from the rain and join in the fun of the KULCHA Kids Drumming Circle! Have fun and learn basic percussion skills and African djembe drumming at our after-school classes.
Facilitated by Martin Phillips of Rhythmfix and popular world music bands Dunumba, Shangara Jive and Funkalleros. Drums provided and beginners welcome. Early bookings recommended. Bookings for the next eight week term commencing Wednesday 17 October now open.
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Fri 17 August 8:00 PM CAHOOTS - CAJUN BAND 
Cahoots plays 'feel good, get down and dirty dance' music from the Cajun region of Louisiana. A celebration of life in the Bayous, Cahoots combines twin fiddles, accordion, stompbox, frottie (Cajun triangle), acoustic guitar, bass and vocals in a foot-tapping session of waltzes, two-steps and jitterbugs. They defy you to keep your feet still while everyone else is dancing. Enjoy the Appalachian tunes of the Pigswill Boys before Cahoots takes to the stage.
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Sat 18 August 8:00 PM TRIO ALLEGRA - BOHEMIAN CAFÉ 
Join Trio Allegra to launch their much awaited album Bohemian Café and also enjoy performances by Organic Dance. Special guest Mark Cain will present soaring solos on saxophone, bagpipes and his own woodwind inventions. From Klezmer to swing, Spanish to Greek, Trio Allegra's eclectic Bohemian Café features vibrant Eastern European melodies and improvisations and will be on offer for a special launch price.
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Saturdays 18 August 10:00 - 11:00 AM BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES - 
to Sep 22Challenge your body, mind and spirit with Valli Batchelor's Indian Bollywood dance workshops. Join the thousands over the globe who have experienced electrifying empowerment through this fusion of familiar dance moves from Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Get fit, have fun and get grooving to Bollywood beats at this popular class. Limited places - bookings essential.
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Mon 20 August From 6:00 PM SALSA CLASSES
Mondays 6 August - 24 September From 6:00 PMBeginners 6 - 7.15pm Intermediate/Advanced 7.30 - 8.45pm Move to the spicy rhythm of salsa! Join Liliana from the Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy and learn to dance to the exotic rhythms of salsa, merengue and cha-cha! Experiment with the true flavour of Latin street-dance with fitness guaranteed. No partner required. Early bookings recommended. Eight week course $100 per person/$180 per couple, $18 per casual class
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Wed 22 August 4:00 PM DRUMMING CIRCLE - KULCHA KIDS workshop Come in from the rain and join in the fun of the KULCHA Kids Drumming Circle! Have fun and learn basic percussion skills and African djembe drumming at our after-school classes.
Facilitated by Martin Phillips of Rhythmfix and popular world music bands Dunumba, Shangara Jive and Funkalleros. Drums provided and beginners welcome. Early bookings recommended. Bookings for the next eight week term commencing Wednesday 17 October now open.
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Thu 23 August 8:00 PM TECOMA - HOME BREW 
triple j 'Home & Hosed' presents Tecoma, performing live at KULCHA to launch her highly anticipated LP Home Brew. With songs penned by an individual spirit, this is music to take you from the highway to the kitchen, to the dance floor and back again. Tecoma's unique style has received coveted rotation from triple j and led to stand-out performances at international festivals. Music to dance and drive to, lose yourself in the sounds of Tecoma.
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Fri 24 August 8:00 PM SAM CARMODY - SEARCH FOR SENTINEL Search for Sentinel is the compelling debut album from singer-songwriter, Sam Carmody and is a melodic and thoughtful record about the paradox of the western world. A place with everything and nothing. A world of luxury and comfort, and a world of therapy and self-help books. Of intellectual freedom and detention centres. New technology and old-fashioned religious guilt. Accompanied by a small ensemble, Sam Carmody will present an intimate performance.
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Saturdays 25 August 10:00 - 11:00 AM BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES -
to Sep 22Challenge your body, mind and spirit with Valli Batchelor's Indian Bollywood dance workshops. Join the thousands over the globe who have experienced electrifying empowerment through this fusion of familiar dance moves from Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Get fit, have fun and get grooving to Bollywood beats at this popular class. Limited places - bookings essential.
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Sat 25 August 8:00 PM JONATHAN BRAIN - AFTER THE BLIND 
Indie-folk singer Jonathan Brain presents a night of songs that travel the open landscape of the weary soul as he launches his EP After the Blind,
with a special line-up of multi-instrumentalists and guests. An engaging live performer, Jonathan traverses wide and colourful musical ground in this latest offering, from the swagger of country rock to the delicacy of traditional balladry and cathedral-influenced folk.
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Mon 27 August From 6:00 PM SALSA CLASSES
Mondays 6 August - 24 September From 6:00 PMBeginners 6 - 7.15pm Intermediate/Advanced 7.30 - 8.45pm Move to the spicy rhythm of salsa! Join Liliana from the Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy and learn to dance to the exotic rhythms of salsa, merengue and cha-cha! Experiment with the true flavour of Latin street-dance with fitness guaranteed. No partner required. Early bookings recommended. Eight week course $100 per person/$180 per couple, $18 per casual class
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Wed 29 August 4:00 PM DRUMMING CIRCLE - KULCHA KIDS workshop Come in from the rain and join in the fun of the KULCHA Kids Drumming Circle! Have fun and learn basic percussion skills and African djembe drumming at our after-school classes.
Facilitated by Martin Phillips of Rhythmfix and popular world music bands Dunumba, Shangara Jive and Funkalleros. Drums provided and beginners welcome. Early bookings recommended. Bookings for the next eight week term commencing Wednesday 17 October now open.
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Fri 31 August 8:00 PM DEL FUEGO - Samba, Bossa Nova, Rumba, Flamenco and Jazz Del Fuego is Spanish for 'made of fire', a most suitable moniker for a band rising from the flames of music set on fire. Playing the repertoire made famous by Xavier Cugat, Antonio Carlos Jobim and the Gypsy Kings, this exciting quartet comprises acoustic guitars and percussion to blend samba, bossa nova, rumba, flamenco and jazz. Enjoy a musical journey through tempestuous Latin rhythms and gentle romances.
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