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KULCHA
- Multicultural Arts of Western Australia 
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| Mon 7 January KULCHA REOPENS - KULCHA Administration and venue will reopen on Monday 7 January 2008. |
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until 30 January 11AM-4PMFACES OF SUDAN - Joanna Zaliki Knowles Cairo-born Joanna Zaliki Knowles grew up in countries as diverse as Vietnam, Guatemala and South Africa, and since 2005 has lived and worked in various regions of Sudan. She is fascinated by the people, landscape and history of this vast country and hopes to share some aspects of everyday life in Sudan. Joanna believes the most intriguing feature of this nation is its enormous diversity. Faces of Sudan presents an insight into the vast range of Sudanese ethnic groups, languages and cultures, as well as the contrasting and breathtaking landscapes. Visual Arts Exhibition - FREE ENTRY |
| Fri 11 January 8PM MUKTI - Virtuosic Fusion  Immerse yourself
in Mukti's delicious virtuosic fusion. Fresh from performances at the Woodford Folk Festival, the band returns
to KULCHA with innovative sounds and new tunes. Be inspired by a combination of Indian rhythms, jazz-infused chords and Spanish flair with a classical lilt from renowned local musicians Glenn Rogers, Josh Hogan, Mel Robinson and Vick Ramakrishnan. Sometimes meditative and reflective, sometimes passionate and full of fire, Mukti's music is generously laced with spicy rhythms. Performance - music - No Free List
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Sat 12 January 8PMSINGER SONGWRITER HEAVEN - Roots, Folk and Blues KULCHA sincerely apologises that we have had to cancel this gig. This is not due to any fault on the part of the artists. We hope to be able to reschedule the show sometime soon. Please check local gig guides for other performances from Sue Cunningham, Xave Brown and Craig Sinclair and keep an eye out for Xave’s highly anticipated debut CD. Visit the artists' Myspace sites ... Xave Brown - Sue Cunningham - Craig Sinclair |
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13 January 6PMShangara Jive - KULCHA on Swan The City of Swan in association with KULCHA Multicultural Arts of WA presents KULCHA on Swan, A free concert series throughout the City of Swan Sunday 13 January - Saturday 12 April 2008 Bring a picnic and a rug. Full Kulcha on Swan Program Sunday 13 January, 6 - 8pm Ballajamboree Family Fun Day SHANGARA JIVE Dynamic drum and dance group fusing ritual and contemporary African music Peace Park, Ballajura Community College, Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura Offsite concert - FREE EVENT |
Thu 17 January 7PMTRANSYLVANIA OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION - KULCHA AT LUNA OUTDOOR Luna Outdoor and KULCHA present an exciting evening celebrating multicultural music, dance and film. Be entranced by live performances from Perth's premier multicultural musicians and sup on refreshing Little Creatures beers and delicious pizzas from Siena's before the screening at 8.45pm. Delight in Romanian Gypsy music and dance with Tony Gatlif's latest award-winning feature film Transylvania. Enjoy pre-screening entertainment with Trio Alegra's ethnic whirlwind of music from the gypsy trail and beyond. Starring Asia Argento and Amira Casar, Transylvania premiered at Cannes Film Festival in 2006 to high acclaim - don't miss this unique celebration of gypsy culture! 
Supported by the Office of Multicultural Interests. Luna Outdoor, 155 Oxford Street, Leederville Tickets through Luna Outdoor . Offsite concert |
| Fri 18 January 8PM FUNKALLEROS - Urban Latino 
Embracing the diverse multitude of musical cultures of Latin America, Funkalleros party the night
away with a tasty recipe of Mestizo rock and roots sprinkled with Cumbia-reggae, a funky horn section and some
crazy guitar antics. A finalist in 2007's WAM Song of the Year competition for their original composition 'Upside Down', Funkalleros are the roots and high power grooves of urban Latino America in Australia - expect the unexpected. It's funky, it's rocky, it's Latin, it's crazy! Performance - music - No Free List
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Sat 19 January 8PM TRIO TARANTA - 
Following a KULCHA artist mentorship program, Peruvian musician Eduardo Cossio teams with multi-instrumentalists
Mark Cain and Merle Fishwick. Drawing from classical, jazz and different folk traditions, Trio Taranta create a refreshingly diverse set consisting of instrumental pieces and songs in both English and Spanish. Be amazed by their versatility, broad stylistic range and inventive wealth of melodies. Join the trio on a fascinating musical journey combining wind, string and percussion instruments from around the world. Performance - music
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Mon 21 January 7pmSALSA CLASS - CASUAL SESSION Move to the spicy rhythm of salsa! Join diva dance teacher Liliana Sputore of 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. Bring friends or fly solo - no partner required. Early bookings recommended. Sign up now for the next eight-week salsa course commencing Monday 4 February. $15 at the door Workshop - dance - No Free List |
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Wed 23 January 7PM TIBETAN BUDDHIST MONKS CHANTING - PERFORMANCE 
Experience an uplifting evening of traditional Tibetan chanting at KULCHA. This unique cultural event will feature Tibetan Buddhist monks from India in a presentation of their internationally renowned traditional deep harmonic chanting. Featuring overtone chanting blending three octaves simultaneously, be treated to an evening of ancient ritual music punctuated by Tibetan long horns, cymbals, trumpets, drums and unique chord chants. A very special KULCHA event not to be missed. Performance - music
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| Thu 24 January 7-9PM TIBETAN BUDDHIST MONKS CHANTING - WORKSHOP 
Attend a unique chanting workshop with Tibetan Buddhist monks visiting Perth from India. Learn the processes of chanting in this one-off workshop conducted by four Tibetan Buddhist ritual arts masters, who will instruct you in the ancient traditions, complexities and disciplines of performing this world famous deep harmonic chanting. Hear about some of the history of the chanting, how and why it began and the importance of the chanting within Tibetan spiritual life. Early bookings recommended. Workshop - music
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Thu 24 January 2008 THE DARJEELING LIMITED OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION  KULCHA AT LUNA OUTDOORLuna Outdoor and KULCHA present an exciting evening celebrating multicultural music, dance and film. Be entranced by live performances from Perth's premier multicultural musicians and sup on refreshing Little Creatures beers and delicious pizzas from Siena's before the screening at 8.45pm. Get ready for a night of laughter with The Darjeeling Limited, the latest kooky offering from Wes Anderson (The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou). Enjoy a mesmerising performance of traditional Indian melodies before the screening. Starring Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman and Adrien Brody, the film follows three American brothers on a spiritual quest through India that veers hilariously and rapidly off-course. Read Margaret and David's reviews on the ABC's At the Movies
Supported by the Office of Multicultural Interests. Luna Outdoor, 155 Oxford Street, Leederville Tickets through Luna Outdoor . Offsite concert |
| Fri 25 January 8PM RUSSIAN COMMUNITY EVENT - Russian Popular Folk 
A night of Russian culture awaits you at KULCHA with a special performance by Rusichi, WA's only
Russian folk act. They present a night of traditional and contemporary folk song and dance based on Russia's more popular folk songs, Katusha and Kalinka. Enjoy this traditional display of Russian culture as Rusichi performs folk festival favourites in traditional costume. Community music/dance - No Free List
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| Sat 26 January 3-9PM AUSTRALIA DAY - LIVING CULTURES ROCKINGHAM 
Churchill Park, Rockingham Waterfront 
Celebrate cultural diversity this Australia Day with Living Cultures = New Discoveries - a FREE family event
presented by the City of Rockingham and KULCHA. Featuring live music, workshops, food stalls, art exhibitions and markets, this multicultural celebration has something for the whole family. This special event is part of the Rockingham Living Cultures summer event series. A smoke and drug free event. FREE ENTRY For more information please visit www.rockingham.wa.gov.au |
| Sun 27 January 7PM FIVE POINT TURN - retro-contemporary delight 
Andrew and Karen Winton, Steve and Ros Barnes and Bob Thomson present a stimulating selection
of superlative songs of the blues, bluegrass and gospel persuasions. Five Point Turn deliver their splendid vocal harmony the old-time string band way, featuring accomplished accompaniment on dobro, mandolin, guitzouki, 'wintonbeast' and double bass. A guaranteed retro-contemporary delight for aficionados of O Brother Where Art Thou? and fans of strikingly harmonious vocals. Performance - music - No Free List
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