11th Singing Iranian Songs Together
27 April 2025
#EveningOfSong
Let’s sing, feel, and shift the mood together.
SONG PROMISES LIBERATION
Looking forward to seeing you!
Salam Riazy
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Carnatic Music & Dance – Event of the Year at the GMA
17 May 2025
Join us on May 17 for an evening of South Asian music and dance!
Experience the sounds of Carnatic music with Manickam Yogeswaran, the first Tamil singer who reached Hollywood when he sang Jocelyn pook’s sound track for Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut” track name: “Migration”(1999).FREE Entrance
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Frame Drum Rhythm Workshop: Interlocking Rhythms of Bali and Java
14 + 15 June 2025
Workshop participants will learn the basic syllables and rhythms of the Kecak, and practise the rebana rhythms using drums, handclaps and body percussion. There will also be some frame drums available but please bring your own drum with you to the workshop if you have one.
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Bollywood Voice Singing Workshop by Manickam Yogeswaran
26 April 2025
The Bollywood voice workshop is aimed at all those who are interested in singing and performing the songs of their choice.
Free up your voice with the master musician Manickam Yogeswaran, who was the first Tamil singer who reached Hollywood when he sang Jocelyn pook’s sound track for Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut”
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The Heartbeat of Iran: A Workshop on Exploring Persian Percussion
9 March 2025
Join us for an engaging workshop on traditional Persian percussion! Discover the rhythms and techniques of instruments like the Tombak, Daf, Daireh, and Zarbo Tempo.
Leading the workshop is Yaser Bayat, a composer, musician, and music teacher from Iran.
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Sing Arabic: Discover Group Maqam and Arabic Rhythms in a Fun Workshop and Live Performance! غنِّ بالعربي
29 Marz 2025
Explore the beauty of Arabic songs! This workshop is perfect for both newcomers and those familiar with the music but looking to deepen their understanding. Learn about rhythm, maqamic modes, and cultural context, and by the end, you’ll be singing well-loved Arabic songs.
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Gamelan Workshop 1 + 2 February 2025
1 + 2 February 2025
Due to the high demand for our Gamelan workshop, we’re excited to offer two workshops this time! The first workshop will be an introduction to the Gamelan for participants with no prior experience of playing the instruments, while the second is designed for intermediate participants who have some basic knowledge of Gamelan.
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Musical Fun with the Mbira (African Thumb Piano) for Children
11 January 2025
Join us for a workshop to learn about the Mbira (African Thumb Piano).
We will hold two workshops for children. One for pre-school children (age 4-6) and a second for primary school children (age 7-12).
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A Night of Eastern Melodies Performance
1 March 2025
We’re thrilled to present a performance from the East. Four talented musicians will come together to showcase the rhythms and harmonies of Eastern music.
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Bamboo Meets Strings | Shakuhachi-Guqin Performance
30 November 2024
Experience the enchanting soundscapes of two ancient instruments: the Shakuhachi, a Japanese bamboo flute with roots in Zen Buddhism, and the Guqin, a revered Chinese zither associated with scholars and deep reflection.
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Shakuhachi-Guqin Workshop | Bamboo meets Strings
30 November 2024
Join us at the Global Music Academy for two parallel workshops: one on the Shakuhachi led by Katsuya Nonaka and another on the Guqin guided by Linchi Yang.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience!
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Gamelan Workshop 26-27 October 2024
26-27 October 2024
Join us for a two-day workshop exploring the mesmerizing sounds of the Javanese gamelan, one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most captivating instrumental ensembles. Made up of gongs, metallophones, drums, and other traditional instruments, this rich musical tradition from Indonesia has inspired musicians and composers across the globe.
