EXCLUSIVE: The Basement Starts Revamp With World Music Wednesdays
Plenty of international sounds to get you moving mid-week
Sydney venue The Basement is re-energising itself in the live music scene and first cab off the rank is the launch of its World Music Wednesdays program.
Throughout winter, a variety of international influenced music will be on display with everything from Latin Jazz to Reggae to Afrobeat. According to The Basement Director Nathan Farrell, "we wanted to design a night that was more about a hang then a formal show, to help develop a sense of community and redefine the culture of the venue."
Entry into WMW will only be $5 and each act will perform two sets with resident DJ Huwston spinning tracks in between the main bands until late. Newtown's Young Henry's Brewery have partnered up with the venue for the concept, with specials and new beers showcased each week.
Farrell said there's a simple meaning behind the program, which is being presented by theMusic.com.au
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"These nights are meant to be a fun, casual and social experience to let people reconnect with the venue and its programming."
To get you pumped for WMW, you can download an exclusive 90 minute mix from DJ Huwston.
Here's what The Basement have lined up for you over winter - click on the links to get all the show info from theGuide.
Dereb The Ambassador (Ethiopian Soul) - Wednesday 5 June & Wednesday 3 July
True Vibenation (African/Australian Hip Hop) - Wednesday 12 June
Chris Gudu (Zimbabwean Township Jive) - Wednesday 19 June
Cumbiamuffin (Cumbia, Reggae, Ragga & Roots) - Wednesday 26 June
Keyim Ba (West Africa fused with Reggae & Funk) - Wednesday 10 July
Oscar Jimenez Colombian Night (Cumbia Salsa & Reggeaton) - Wednesday 17 July
Bemba featuring Merenia Marin (Afro Latin & Polynesian-Gypsy Soul) - Wednesday 24 July
Samba Mundi (Latin Jazz & Samba) - Wednesday 31 July
El Orquestron (12-piece Afro Cuban Powerhouse) Wednesday 7 August
The Strides (Afrobeat, Reggae & Hip Hop) - Wednesday 14 August
The Liberators (70's infused Afrobeat) - Wednesday 21 August
Arabesk (Gypsy Soul) - Wednesday 28 August
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