| Whet your appetite | - More than 50 artists and acts from across Leicestershire and beyond are expected to take part
- Visitors can enjoy free samples of Kurdish, Indian and Caribbean food
- Bring your own percussion instruments along and join in a drum party at the end of the night
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Come to Leicester Market this Sunday afternoon for a real music treat of sounds from across the globe. The music starts at 5pm and ends at 11pm with world music DJing and live drumming. Find out more about who's taking part here. Una Musica Brutal (DJ World Music Collective) Amar Ul Haq has been listening to and collecting music since he was seven and it has been an inseparable part of him since then. He DJs regularly at Ty's Jazz Club in Birmingham and has also played at several other venues across the country and is launching an Arabic Club night in Birmingham at the Medicine Bar in Digbeth in September. Expect everything from blues, jazz, ambient, classical, cinematic and world music, anything that appeals which is beautiful or moving - sumptuous sounds from all over the world where mood creation is the key aim. Leicester Senzala Capoeira Group Capoeira can be described as a 'Martial Dance', developed by African slaves in Brazil over 400 years ago. These days, Capoeira has spread through the borders of Brazil to the rest of the world, where you can find different schools and groups teaching the art from their own perspectives. The Leicester Senzala Group was formed by two Capoeiristas (Capoeira players), Tim and Christos, under the guidance of their teacher Professor Carousel, one of the founders of Group Senzala Anglia. Recently, The Leicester Senzala Group took part in the Leicester African Caribbean Carnival 2004. The Midsummer Players This group of singers formed predominantly to raise funds for the Disabled Access Fund at the Little Theatre. They are led by Debbie Turley, a long-standing member of the Leicester Drama Society. Once the Players had enough members, they decided to make their next show into a musical. The following year they put together a new show performed in Whetstone, ‘We're In The Mood’, which featured songs from the 30s/40s era, again as a fund raising event. This year they have performed an hour’s West End cabaret of songs in Kirby Muxloe to raise funds for the Children’s Society. Diana Sharp
 | | Opera singer Diana Sharp |
Was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire and raised in Canada. She returned to England to study singing with Esther Salaman, former voice consultant to the National Opera Studio. Diana has competed in national competitions winning the Mario Lanza Opera Prize and reaching the finals of both the Royal Over-Seas League and Kathleen Ferrier competitions. She has toured nationally with English Touring Opera, Music Theatre Kurnow, and Mid Wales Opera performing as Pamina (Magic Flute), Susanna (The Marriage of Figaro) and Clorinda (Cinderella). She currently works primarily with singing trio The Sirens who have toured Tuscany this summer. Peng Ling and Xiao Ying Chinese People Promotions are a Northampton based professional Chinese musicians group. They take part in regular concerts and educational programmes, throughout the UK. Apart from playing traditional and classical Chinese music, the group also play new musical compositions and productions. Peng Ling plays the Erhu, a Chinese violin, and Xiao Ying plays the Guzheng, a Chinese harp. Peng Ling now gives lectures and performances to audiences all over the UK, and Xiao Ying has taught and performed throughout the UK for a wide range of students and audiences. Moira Finch Moira is a well established and renowned teacher, accompanist and performer in the Leicester area. She has close ties with Leicester University where she performs regularly as an accompanist and pianist. One of her forthcoming shows, Music for Two Pianos, takes place at the Richard Attenborough Centre on Friday 26 November, with Anthony Pither. Mellow Harmony
 | | Jazz singer Mellow Harmony |
Mellow was born in London and lived in Leicester for the last 10 years, where she is currently involved in many arts related projects: music, drama and spoken word/poetry. She studied for her Fine Art degree at De Montfort University, Leicester. Mellow is primarily a singer songwriter, but enjoys performing in jazz bands and duos in Leicester, around the Midlands and in London. She sings jazz standards, blues, funk and Latin from 1920 through to present day. She recently collaborated with reknowned jazz musician Courtney Pine. “An exceptional singer by any standards… with her stunning voice, superb phrasing and magnetic presence she is not to be missed!” – John Minnion, Bude Festival 2003 Havana Nights An explosive Latin experience! Feel the amazing Latin party vibes with funky dancing, DJs and musicians. Havana Nights have great teachers, intoxicating music and the hottest atmosphere outside of Havana! Whether you're an absolute beginner or a pro, you'll find the mix of Salsa, Lambada and Street Dance addictive! Pedestrian
 | | Pedestrian turntablism workshop |
A non profit voluntary organisation that provides workshops, information, support and performance opportunities for young people in the emerging art-form of 'Turntablism'. Workshops range from informal jam sessions to formal musical training, provided by a diverse range of professional tutors. The turntable is treated as an instrument, which can be used in many different contexts. The term 'Turntablism' is used to describe the art of manipulating sound with a turntable. Psychomantus and Hip-Hop & Y Don’t Stop A live exhibition and celebration of 30 years of hip-hop – the underground musical form that grew to become a global culture phenomenon. During the 1980s, hip hop music exploded into the mainstream with the likes of Run DMC and The Sugar Hill Gang all having chart success. The performance will be a spectacular 40-minute showcase of MCing, breakdancing and turntabling, all presented by local talent – not to be missed. For information about any of the musicians involved, please contact Karen Pirie or Parminder Dosanjh on 0116 251 6688 or email leicester@bbc.co.uk | 
