An acoustic melting pot of exotic Moroccan, fiery Argentinian, Turkish melodies and jazz infused improvisation that will transport you away from London's urban sprawl.

Melange was formed by jazz and world music cellist Shirley Smart, on returning from 10 years in Jerusalem playing and studying the musics of the region. This 7-piece band blend popular North African rai and chaabi songs, Gnawa music of the South Moroccan desert, exotic Middle Eastern and Turkish melodies and improvisations, Central Asian folk melodies, the fiery Tango of Argentina and the street Choro of Brazil with jazz-influenced improvisation, to create their own unique sound and take on traditional repertoire.

It’s not often that you get the chance to see oud, accordion, guitar, cello and sax altogether on one stage so this promises to be a unique musical experience!

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COMPETITION: Win 1x Pair of tickets to attend 'Melange Collective' at Wilton's Music Hall at 18:30 on Friday, 20 June. To enter the competition, send an email to admin@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ box. The winner will be randomly selected.

Q: The band Melange formed after it's founder spent 10 years playing and studying in a specific location. Where was she all that time?
A: .1) Casablanca .2) Cairo .3) Jerusalem .4) Baghdad