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  • ULLOO
    ULLOO
    Sat, 23 May
    Belligerent sibling duo present their group's zero show - medium to fast, melodic and noisy electro pop. Languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi | For ages 18+
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    Sun, 24 May
    A group of first-time and returning performers take the stage with a set of short plays - the result of a few rehearsals and the thrill of sharing them live. For ages 18+
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    Fri, 29 May
    Two performances by the Bargad Theatre Fellowship cohort - sharing stories shaped through five months of ensemble work, mentorship, and creative exploration. | For ages 18+

Musings on the Silk Road - Latif Bolat & Friends

The Turkish saz and the guitar came together to honour the musical and cultural legacy of Anatolia.

28 March 2025

Renowned Turkish singer and scholar Latif Bolat and accomplished guitarist Deepak Castelino came together for an evening of music and poetry. Rooted in the works of Rumi, Yunus Emre, Hacı Bektaş, and other Sufi poets, this musical program explored the traditions of Anatolia - a land where cultures have intertwined for thousands of years.

Anatolia, a crossroads of civilisations along the ancient Silk Road, has long been a meeting place of diverse cultures - Greek, Armenian, Arab, Kurdish, Turkish, and more. This unique fusion has given rise to a deeply moving musical heritage - one that speaks to love and unity. Latif and Deepak's collaboration embodied the very essence of Anatolia - where influences merge, evolve, and find new expressions.

Latif Bolat on the Turkish lute saz and vocals

Deepak Castelino on the guitar, banjo and vocals

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