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Damir Imamović

,LSO St Luke's
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A rare UK appearance from celebrated Bosnian musician performing music from his upcoming record with his new quartet, for the first time in London.

A form of Balkan blues music, with shared roots with Portugese fado and Greek rebetiko, Sevdah literally means ‘beautiful sadness’ and is the folk music of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Finding a renewed interest in the genre from younger audiences, Imamović is a trailblazer, imbueing his Sevdah sound with elements of jazz and North African music.

Performing here with bassist Greg Cohen – who has worked with the likes of Tom Waits and Ornette Coleman; one of Turkey's premium kemenche players, Derya Türkan and virtuoso Sevdah violin player Ivana Đurić, this new project sees Imamović exploring a richer sound as he continues to forge new directions for this traditional form.

Tagged with: Contemporary music

This event will start at the advertised time and running times will be confirmed closer to the event.

Produced by the Barbican

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Watch Damir Imamović, perform Kafu mi draga ispeci during an acoustic session back in May 2017.

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Watch: Damir Imamović - Tambur

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Damir Imamović - Dvojka

Take a listen to Damir Imamović's album Dvojka.

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LSO St Luke's

Location
161 Old St
London
EC1V 9NG

Nearby public transport
The closest London Underground station is Old Street.The nearest National Rail station is Old Street (for Great Northern services), with Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Blackfriars and City Thameslink all within walking distance. Bus services running to LSO St Luke's are 55, 243 (stop nearest to LSO St Luke's), 43, 76, 141, 205, 214, 271. 

Car and bicycle parking
The nearest paid car parking is at the Barbican. There are occasionally disabled parking spaces available at the venue, but these must be booked in advance by calling LSO St Luke's on 020 7490 3939. The nearest TfL Bicycle Hire docking station is at Old Street tube station.