Put some Gypsy in your Soul with Arabesk in Blue Note Kyoto!
Arabesk play a brand of music that is often described as Gypsy Soul. For those looking to embark on a journey of authentic musical exploration, not contained by any cultural boundary, they are a band guaranteed to put some real “gypsy” in your “soul”.
Many thanks to George Bourdaniotis for sending in the following information on Arabesk’s upcoming show at Blue Note Kyoto.
Date: 7th May
Open: 19:00
Start: 20:00 & 21:30
Charge: ¥1,500
Location: Blue Note, Kyoto is located on the south side of a little street between Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi three streets south of Sanjo. Here is a MAP.
Address: 〒604-8021 京都府 京都市中京区 北車屋町北車屋町264,
Originally formed in 2003 Arabesk are a Sydney based quartet who have adopted many of the disparate international rhythms and melodies of Australia’s multicultural society and molded them into their own unique style. Theirs is a journey of constant discovery that has taken them from the tradition-steeped back streets of Eastern Europe, to the bustling bazaars of Turkey. Added to this potent worldly brew are a list of influences that include luminaries such as guitarist Django Reinhardt, jazz drummer Elvin Jones, tango master Astor Piazzola, and bassist Stanley Clarke.
Here’s a clip of the band in action at the Takatsuki Jazz Festival in 2011.
Find out more about Arabesk’s music on their website here: http://www.arabesk.com.au/
Follow their 2015 Tour of Japan on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/ArabeskJapanTour2015
Established in 1953, Blue Note Kyoto is an intimate venue with a rich history of hosting big names over the years.
Read my previous article on Blue Note here: http://www.deepkyoto.com/blue-note/
Visit Blue Note’s website here: http://kyoto-bluenote.jp/
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