Welcome to Shepherds Bush Life! a unique new festival in venues around Shepherd's Bush, London W12. Brought to you by Enchanted Tunes and Kazbah.net
Shepherds Bush Life! is a cornucopia of raw talent selected to create magical evenings that reflect that rich mix which is life in Shepherd's Bush. No wonder the Bush is the rock music capital of the UK.
DUOUD @ LONDON GINGLIK - £10.00
HINDI ZAHRA @ LONDON BUSH HALL - £12.00
ETHIOPIQUES PARTY @ LONDON SHEPHERD'S BAR - £6.00
Thursday 27th Ginglik, doors 7.30pm, performance 8.30pm:The fabulous DuOud blend the beautiful sound of the Oud (oriental guitar) with electronica to create inspirational cross genre music to rock your soul. Formed by Mehdi Haddab and Smadj, DuOud will be playing exclusive new material from their forth-coming album.
“Decompartmentalising styles and breaking down barriers they cite The Cure or The Chemical Brothers as influences and create an incredible sound which encompasses the spirit and soul of the cities of Istanbul, London, Algiers, New York, Tokyo, Kinshasa or Paris”. Mondomix.
London's top turntablist, U-Cef, will be our DJ & MC for the night, mixing his new tunes from his new album, Halalwood (Crammed Records) with hip-hop and Maghreb beats to get you up on the dancefloor.
"[U-Cef's] potential is as limitless as the Sahara". Chris Nickson of AMG.
“…one of the most ambitious and best-executed fusions of ethnic traditionalism and urban futurism I’ve ever heard.” Chicago Reader
Friday 28th, Bush Hall – doors 7.30pm, performance 9pm:Hindi Zahra’s voice is reminiscent of Billie Holliday. Originally Moroccan/Berber with most of her songs in English, she has a talent that excels over Amy Winehouse and Duffy. Her song "Beautiful Tango" occupies the No 1, 2 & 3 positions in the music chart most trusted, Google!, thanks to NFU Mutual who used it for a TV advertisement. Hindi Zahra will be performing exclusive songs from her debut album currently being recorded in Paris.
“the most haunting voice in folk soul of 2008”.
Saturday 29th Shepherds Bar, Club éthiopiques 8pm - 2am. DJ Kamelion Crying Hands & DJ Judah will play Ethiopian gems throughout the night mixing Egyptian Jazz, Afrique Sounds and House with Ethiopiques hypnotic groove.
Music between worlds between times... Blending the independent sound of Ethiopia and the influences of western music like James Brown and Elvis Presley. Soaked in human spirit and historical significance, Ethiopiques is the legendary CD series that has delighted music lovers for over 10 years and sold out the Barbican last June.