Transglobal Underground

“A nicely conceived Olympics project which should be in every athlete’s goody bag…..” http://www.standard.co.uk/arts/music/cds-of-the-week-7981821.html    

Last Sunday a collection of artists from the Gulf States put on a show in London that gave those who were there a whole new feeling perspective and  groove from that region. It’s  been a great honour….and a  phenomenal experience… working with this line-up of brilliant musicians: thanks and respect Read more…

We’re in a studio in Shepherds Bush with some of the most talented people we’ve ever worked with…..all coming together onstage tomorrow, Battersea Park, 7pm   http://www.btriverofmusic.com/stage/asia

Passing Clouds London 20th…..a total one off mash up between members of TGU, Ingrid Webster and an amazing group of artists from the Persian Gulf warming up for the River of Music show we’re all working on this Sunday. Plus 3 of our favourite DJs. What more could you ask Read more…

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/worldfolkandjazz/9399087/BT-River-of-Music-Transglobal-Underground-interview-for-London-2012.html

Here’s a short promo for the ‘London’s Calling’ compilation, the album featuring TGUs version of ‘London Calling’ itself… London\’s Calling

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TGU’s first official release of the year is a collaboration with Afrikan Boy with a version of ‘London Calling.’ It started out as something more oriental but ended up somewhere in South London via Lagos. Which doesn’t sound a lot like the Clash, but it has Mick Jones’ seal of Read more…

http://www.artpolefest.org/ENG/   “At the IXth ArtPole you will as always find music discoveries – organic trance project Airtist from Hungary that combined the electronic dance music with Jew’s harp and didgeridoo, and Deši from Czech Republic that also have didgeridoo that sounds surprisingly soft together with the clarinet. Two completely Read more…

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