# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sunday World Music Sessions: Heart of Africa (Live) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:15 pm – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 06:45 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Informal Sunday afternoon session showcasing diverse grooves and beats from the heart of Africa with original songs, percussion, dancing.About this EventThe summer Fringe madness is over and Heart of Africa (Live) is BACK, in its usual Sunday afternoon time slot.Curated and hosted by Senegal’s Samba Sene, this month's special guests are the brilliant Gnawa Trance Fusion (led by Moroccan-born Omar Afif, (vocals & guembri), Andy Cooke on balandina, Steve Kettley on sax and Simona Simeone on backing vocals).The band blends traditional Nord African Gnawa rhythms with elements of trance, jazz, blues and funk. Rooted in spiritual and ceremonial music, their sound is deep, powerful and designed to move both body and soul.We also have the fabulous Jules Sow back, with his kora, and Senegalese drummers and traditional songs with Samba.Plus Cheefe Chebe and Sam Oko.Doors: 5pmStart time: 5.15pm (till 6.45pm)Unreserved seating, standing and dancing.Accompanied children welcome. Children under 2 are free, all others should be paid for at the concession rate.Please note - Due to its basement location, The Jazz Bar is only accessible via 2 flights of stairs, so is not suitable for wheelchair usersOne love - look forward to seeing you all!REMINDER: PLEASE BOOK EARLY, to avoid disappointment at this always popular event!Gnawa Trance Fusion on Instagramwww.sambasene.comhttps://youtu.be/nf-ZD8Jaymw?si=xlY4QECFpf1sHrwk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/04adace0-a8d4-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w901-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/04e314c0-a8d4-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/sunday-world-music-sessions-heart-of-africa-live/100001998885636748 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-06T16:00:00Z - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Jazz Bar - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 9.38, max: 11.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Jazz Bar - **lat**: 55.9481648 - **long**: -3.1869455 - **full address**: The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sunday World Music Sessions: Heart of Africa (Live) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1c34dac963178388ec8c1b3adae55c59244868882e455d82ba6720ff43ee625a-rimg-w1200-h695-dc180828-gmir.jpg?v=1787830085 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sunday World Music Sessions: Heart of Africa (Live) being held? - **A:** Sunday World Music Sessions: Heart of Africa (Live) takes place on Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:15 pm to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 06:45 pm at The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sunday World Music Sessions: Heart of Africa (Live)? - **A:** Sunday World Music Sessions: Heart of Africa (Live) is organized by Scary Biscuits Promotions. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sunday World Music Sessions: Heart of Africa (Live) is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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