The Little Unsaid - New Album Tour // May & November 2021

Little Unsaid - New Album Tour // May & November 20211

Bold and different - The Guardian 9/10 - 'A stunning interpretation of contemporary chaos...a gorgeous whiplash of delirium and hazy reveries' - The Line of Best Fit ★★★★★ 'Mesmeric. Atmospheric. Totally beguiling' - R'n'R (R2 Magazine) 'Entrancing... songwriting of a real rich quality, all held together by an intensity of approach, by a focus on the emotional weight music can carry'- Clash Magazine

 

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO   London/Aarhus-based band The Little Unsaid - BBC6 Music regulars and winners of the Steve Reid Foundation Award for Boundary-Pushing New Music – return with an album of raw, restless and celebratory music all brought together while in the limbo of lockdown life, plus an energised live show (hopefully) offering an injection of hope for 2021. Acclaim for their previous album Atomise saw their sound likened to artists as diverse as Nick Cave (Line of Best Fit), Radiohead, Joni Mitchell and Roy Harper (The Guardian). The (as yet untitled) new album scheduled for release in May 2021 on Reveal Records (Joan As Police Woman, Lau, Boo Hewerdine, Eddi Reader) is being recorded remotely between the four band members – and marries John Elliott's crafted, melodic songwriting with far less conventional elements, through necessity of isolation – from the found sounds of a forest mixed into pounding, beats-heavy electronica to an exultant, life-affirming call-to-arms composed and recorded in John Elliott's tiny South London flat during the claustrophobia of lockdown. All bound by Elliott's sometimes intimate, often soaring vocals and visceral, deeply personal lyrics together with string arrangements that recall Warren Ellis's most heart-rending themes. The Little Unsaid's loyal live audience has been boosted by repeated plays on BBC6 Music by the likes of Guy Garvey, Iggy Pop and Tom Robinson; known for shows which involve a rich emotional journey – in 2021 the band will focus on full-on performances and cathartic release, spotlighting straight-to-the-heart songwriting and the sampled elements of the album's making.And driven by excitem ent to get back on the road and share live music again.   The Little Unsaid   CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO     PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR TOUR BOOKINGS 21 - 31 MAY & 29 OCT - 7 NOV 2021 Dates may be available outside of the official touring periods so please enquire email: gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk Click here to go to LAUGHING DOG MUSIC Click here to go to THE LITTLE UNSAID

 

Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan - UK Touring Dates - March 2021

 

DHOAD GYPSIES OF RAJASTHAN - 'Times of the Maharajas' UK touring dates MARCH 2021 + workshops     Award-winning founding musician and Artistic Director - Rahis Bharti - has spent over eighteen years spreading the musical culture of Rajasthan to a worldwide audience. The Dhoad Gypsies' brand new album Times of the Maharajas takes us back to majestic celebrations in palaces of the "Land of the Kings". With an impressive tour history of over 110 countries including venues, festivals and performances to Presidents, Queens and nobility...it is no wonder the Dhoad Gypsies are known as The Cultural Ambassadors of Rajasthan. Witness seven generations of ancient to modern music passed down through the ages in this fascinating country. Dhoad Gypsies are a collective of consummate, wise and spirited musicians, vocalists and dancers of all generations. The mesmerising, spectacular, fabulous show of poets troubadours, musicians, dancers and fakir (fire eater) from the country of Maharajas. With six musicians, one dancer and one Fakir/Fire-eater. The Dhoad Gypsies are dedicated to gathering the leading figures of the Rajasthan musician castes. ​ These are ancient melodies that were handed down to DHOAD's musical director, Rahis Bharti, over several generations from his courtier-musician ancestors, who would sing in the presence of Maharajas at public events like births,marriages and religious ceremonies, or just for entertainment. Sona ra button Banna celebrates the birth of a prince; Dhanra Saheba ji the arrival of the wedding party, and Janwariyo (Romantic Peacock) announcing the coming of the rainy season, a symbol of wealth and the return of a lover.     In the spirit of their forefathers, DHOAD honours the rich, travelling Khan Saheb musical tradition – a musical caste and title given by the Maharajas to the musicians of their court – in true homage to the Rom population who left India over a thousand years ago. Rahis Bharti Muscian & Founder is keeping Rajasthan's important heritage alive by bringing it to audiences worldwide and has earned him a prestigeous UNESCO Cultural Ambassador award in 2019. Rahis Bharti was captivated at an early age by lively traditional music and dance, which became his life's work and joy. He has been the guardian of authentic traditional music and dance of Rajasthan for many years. Driven by a celebrated legacy and creative fire, Rahis' work keeps Rajasthan's important heritage alive by bringing it to audiences worldwide. Rahis and his three younger brothers, Teepu Khan, a great and virtuous tabla player and vocalist; Sanjay Khan, the outstanding lead vocalist and harmonium player; and Amrat Hussain, a phenomenal tabla player, are the heart of the DHOAD group. They are the product of more than seven generations of talented musicians, having been taught the music of Rajasthan from their father, Ustad Rafeek, and their great grandfather, Ustad Rasool Buxkhan. Rajasthani music is respected by virtuosos worldwide for its emotion and unparalleled rhythmic speed and complexity. Times of Maharajas is a vibrant dream that tantalizes the senses and transports audiences to the country of the Maharajas, bringing them back to a time here the forefathers played before kings and queens.     PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR TOURING DATES, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, SCHOOLS PROJECTS : March 2021 Get in touch, contact gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk tel: + 44 (0) 7905 952 374 Click here to go to LAUGHING DOG MUSIC Click here to go to DHOAD GYPSIES OF RAJASTHAN   CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO     ©2020 Laughing Dog Music | Laughing Dog Music I gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk I tel : + 44 (0) 7905 952374