# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Orchestral Qawwali Project: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Abi Sampa
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Jul, 2025 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Sufi music and poetry, Indian classical dance, the airborne vocals of Abi Sampa, and artful orchestrations converge in a free-spirited project whose transformative ecstasy holds audiences spellbound. 

East meets West and traditions are interrogated and refashioned as ground-breaking Orchestra Qawwali – brainchild of composer Rushil Ranjana and singer Abi Sampa – continues its all-embracing mission to cultivate a rapturous space where cultures collude, rewarding dialogues are forged, and spiritual exaltation flourishes. 

Multi-disciplinary composer-arranger Rushil Rajana and veena virtuoso and singer Abi Sampa formed Orchestra Qawwali Project in 2020, and its cross-genre collaborations have been enthusiastically received by sell-out audiences from Scotland to the Royal Albert Hall. Tonight, together with dancer Vidya Patel, the Project renews its relationship with the CBSO – with prize-winning conductor Melvin Tay at the helm.

Programme
Rushil Ranjan - Allah Hoo
Man Kunto Maula
Ehsaas
Rubaru
Shikwa Movement 6
Shikwa Movement 1
Dam Dam Karo Fareed
Ganj Shakar
Rang

Performers
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Melvin Tay - conductor
Rushil Ranjan - director, harmonium, piano, guitar
Abi Sampa - lead vocalist, harmonium
Kash Qalandar - tabla
George Kakas - harmonium
Lydia Alonso - cello
Vidya Patel - dancer
Mark Chambers - alto
Samer Al-Sharawi - bass
Vibhati Bhati - chorus
Sonal Varsani - chorus
Shahid Abbas Khan - chorus
Pranav Nair - chorus
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/the-orchestral-qawwali-project-city-of-birmingham-symphony-orchestra-abi-sampa/200027523035453
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 137

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS London, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.52007
- **long**: -0.09248
- **full address**: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS London, United Kingdom, The Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Orchestral Qawwali Project: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Abi Sampa being held?
  - **A:** The Orchestral Qawwali Project: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Abi Sampa takes place on Sun, 20 Jul, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 20 Jul, 2025 at 07:30 pm at Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS London, United Kingdom, The Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Orchestral Qawwali Project: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Abi Sampa?
  - **A:** The Orchestral Qawwali Project: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Abi Sampa is organized by Barbican Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Orchestral Qawwali Project: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Abi Sampa 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 London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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