Zach Condon's ever-eclectic Gypsy, Balkans and world music "orkestar" Beirut return (2-16 Sep, tour begins End Of The Road Festival, Dorset) ...Don the pork-pie hats and get skanking at the London International Ska Festival (21-24 Apr, Clapham Grand, SW11) with 22 bands including Jamaican legends Ken Boothe, Bob Andy, Marcia Griffiths and the English Beat ...Balkan Beat Box, Slagsmålsklubben, Chrome Hoof and other acts pump out the dance-friendly sounds at Eurocultured (29-30 May, various venue...
Guardian Music — Zach Condon's ever-eclectic Gypsy, Balkans and world music "orkestar" Beirut return (2-16 Sep, tour begins End Of The Road Festival, Dorset) ...Don the pork-pie hats and ... more info