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SUMMARY:eavesdropping festival forum (session 1)
DESCRIPTION:\nAbout\neavesdropping returns to East London for another four-day festival\, curated by Juliet Fraser\, which includes four evening double-bill events (at Cafe OTO) and a weekend-long forum of provocations exploring 'Experiments in Magic' (at Vortex). We hope to stimulate your ears and your imagination by presenting new work by eight artists working at the experimental fringes of a variety of genres. At the heart of the eavesdropping festival is the forum\, a two-day gathering at Vortex Jazz Club for local and visiting artists alike to explore the topic ‘Experiments in Magic'. Weighty talks given by guest speakers Ximena Alarcón-Díaz\, Zuleika Lebow & Sara Mohr-Pietsch sit alongside shorter provocations gathered through an open call. The weekend also includes a sound walk\, a screening of the documentary 'City of a Million Dreams' and several Q&As. The vibe is low-key and friendly\, whilst definitely being thought-provoking.\n\n\n\n\nExplore the full festival programme.\nTickets: £12 / £9 \n\n\nClick through to our box office to find tickets for all the individual events\, as well as two discounted bundles:\n\nFORUM PASS (ALL FORUM SESSIONS)\nFESTIVAL PASS (ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS)\n\n\neavesdropping\neavesdropping is a platform for the sharing of new music and new ways of thinking about music. Excited by experimentalism\, we create opportunities for artists and audiences to practise engaged listening and compassionate debate. Our activity includes a festival\, a forum\, a podcast\, and training and development workshops. Our mission is to build community through an ethics of curiosity and care\, in the belief that ripples do make waves.\nhttps://www.eavesdropping.london\n\neavesdropping is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner supported by PPL. eavesdropping gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Arts Council England's National Lottery Project Grants\, the Hinrichsen Foundation & the eavesdropping consortium.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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SUMMARY:eavesdropping festival forum (session 2)
DESCRIPTION:\nAbout\neavesdropping returns to East London for another four-day festival\, curated by Juliet Fraser\, which includes four evening double-bill events (at Cafe OTO) and a weekend-long forum of provocations exploring 'Experiments in Magic' (at Vortex). We hope to stimulate your ears and your imagination by presenting new work by eight artists working at the experimental fringes of a variety of genres. At the heart of the eavesdropping festival is the forum\, a two-day gathering at Vortex Jazz Club for local and visiting artists alike to explore the topic ‘Experiments in Magic'. Weighty talks given by guest speakers Ximena Alarcón-Díaz\, Zuleika Lebow & Sara Mohr-Pietsch sit alongside shorter provocations gathered through an open call. The weekend also includes a sound walk\, a screening of the documentary 'City of a Million Dreams' and several Q&As. The vibe is low-key and friendly\, whilst definitely being thought-provoking.\n\n\n\n\nExplore the full festival programme.\nTickets: £12 / £9 \n\n\nClick through to our box office to find tickets for all the individual events\, as well as two discounted bundles:\n\nFORUM PASS (ALL FORUM SESSIONS)\nFESTIVAL PASS (ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS)\n\n\neavesdropping\neavesdropping is a platform for the sharing of new music and new ways of thinking about music. Excited by experimentalism\, we create opportunities for artists and audiences to practise engaged listening and compassionate debate. Our activity includes a festival\, a forum\, a podcast\, and training and development workshops. Our mission is to build community through an ethics of curiosity and care\, in the belief that ripples do make waves.\nhttps://www.eavesdropping.london\n\neavesdropping is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner supported by PPL. eavesdropping gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Arts Council England's National Lottery Project Grants\, the Hinrichsen Foundation & the eavesdropping consortium.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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SUMMARY:Local & Live in Hackney Presents Anatolian Alevi Music Featuring UMUT ÖZKAN\, UMUT EKİZ & DURSUN CAN ÇAKIN
DESCRIPTION:Doors 5.30pm\, music 6pm-8pm\n\nHosted by the Vortex Jazz Club in collaboration with the Local & Live in Hackney project\, proudly supported by Hackney Council.\nAbout\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of Anatolian Alevi music\, presented by Local & Live in Hackney in collaboration with Vortex Jazz Club and proudly supported by Hackney Council. Experience the rich musical heritage of Anatolia through the soulful sounds of the bağlama\, kabak kemane\, and traditional Alevi deyişler\, performed by three outstanding musicians.\n\nUMUT ÖZKAN\nA highly accomplished Alevi musician from Ankara\, Umut Özkan was born into a family with deep roots in Hacı Bektaş\, the spiritual heartland of the Bektashi order. Trained from an early age in Alevi musical traditions\, he has performed as a zakir in numerous Cem ceremonies and is renowned for his expertise in semah music—a sacred form of Alevi spiritual expression. A graduate of Gazi University and a former collaborator with esteemed artists like Erdal Erzincan and Erdal Tuğcular\, he has worked extensively as a session musician and theatre artist. Since moving to the UK in 2019\, he has been teaching bağlama and traditional Anatolian music.\n\nUMUT EKİZ\nBorn and raised in Ankara\, Umut Ekiz was inspired by the rich folk traditions of his homeland. His journey into music began under the mentorship of İhsan Öztürk\, leading him to study at Ege University State Conservatory of Turkish Music. Specialising in bağlama and kabak kemane\, he has performed extensively in Turkey and the UK\, collaborating with local and international artists while preserving and promoting Anatolian folk music.\n\nDURSUN CAN ÇAKIN\nOriginally from Boğazören\, Sivas\, and born in Adana\, Dursun Can Çakın moved to London at a young age\, where he was immersed in Alevi and Kurdish folk music through his family’s cherished cassette tapes. Encouraged by his father\, he started playing the bağlama at the age of eight\, later receiving advanced training in şelpe techniques. He has been a key figure in the London folk music scene\, performing in major concerts\, collaborating on various projects\, and teaching bağlama at the British Alevi Federation (BAF).\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the deep\, spiritual\, and evocative sounds of Anatolian Alevi music in the heart of Hackney.\n\nSecure your tickets now and immerse yourself in a mesmerising evening of tradition\, culture\, and music.\nAbout Local & Live in Hackney\nLocal & Live in Hackney is a collective of local musicians and artists dedicated to supporting performers and fostering the diverse musical traditions of Hackney and East London. We host events to showcase exceptional talent and strengthen our creative community. Follow us on social media: @localandliveinhackney\n 
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SUMMARY:Georgia Mancio Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM - 2 set(s) of music\n \nLine-up:\nGeorgia Mancio - Voice\n\nRobin Aspland - Piano\n\nAndrew Cleyndert - Double Bass\n\nDave Ohm - Drums\n\n \nAbout\nMulti-award-winning jazz vocalist\, lyricist and producer\, Georgia Mancio\, celebrates her 25th anniversary in music\, with a series of concerts throughout the year.\n\nA supreme storyteller and formidable force on today’s scene\, Georgia creates work of beauty and bite\, both personal and political. Her copious industry acknowledgements include consecutive wins at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards: Best Vocalist (2021) and Best Album (‘Finding Home’ with Kate Williams’ Four Plus Three\, 2020)\, and several nominations at the Jazz FM\, British Jazz and Urban Music Awards.\n\nHer revered partnership with Grammy-winning pianist/composer\, Alan Broadbent\, has yielded over 40 co-written works (many published in their book\, ’The Songs of Alan Broadbent and Georgia Mancio’); three albums (‘Quiet Is The Star’\, ‘Songbook’ and the forthcoming ‘A Story Left Untold’); and performances across Europe and the US\, including Ronnie Scott’s and Jazz at Lincoln Center (NYC).\n\nOther credits include: Liane Carroll\, Ian Shaw\, BBC Proms (2019)\, Pat Metheny (lyric approval)\, Bobby McFerrin and her own festivals ReVoice! and Hang. She also runs her own label\, Roomspin Records\, and Eltham and Crystal Palace Jazz Clubs with drummer Dave Ohm.\n\nA joyously authentic artist whose invoking performances connect deeply with her audiences and linger long in the mind.\n\nPhoto credit: Nolan Regent\n\n \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GzBAV2jNXo
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Olly Chalk
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\, Music 11:00 PM - 1 set(s) of music\n \nLine-up:\nOlly Chalk - Piano\n\nAsaph Tal - Double Bass\n\nSacha Harlan - Drums\n \nAbout\n“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city. For only £6\, check out exciting music from a revolving line-up of innovative performers digging into standards and new music alongside DJs spinning vinyl until the early hours. A relaxed atmosphere and an opportunity to be part of the extended Vortex community.\n\nJoined by Asaph Tal (bass) and Sacha Harlan (drums)\, this event marks a rare opportunity to witness pianist Olly Chalk in a classic piano trio line-up; journeying through ‘off-the-beaten track’ Great American Songbook classics and Chalk’s distinctive original compositions.
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