Najma Akhtar

A rare opportunity to experience a mesmerising and intimate musical evening – 'Mehfil Style'
Jazzmeen International presents:
“An evening of celebrated Ghazals, semi-classical and spiritual music with vocalist Najma Akhtar”
 
This exceptional night set in a traditional ‘Mehfil’ style will take you on a spiritual journey that will inspire your senses and move your soul.

Najma is a highly respected artist on the World Music scene, who created the genre of 'Ghazal and Jazz'.
Her first  album 'Qareeb' was a milestone and as a pioneer she has inspired many within the Indian fusion genre. Since then, she has recorded numerous solo albums and worked and collaborated with many artists that include the likes of Andy Summers, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, Bassment Jaxx and many more.
Her music has been used in film, theatre, fashion videos and documentaries, such as for the National Geographic channel.

Najma has toured and performed extensively in the U.K, Europe, USA, Canada, Japan and the Middle East.
She has also performed at many festivals such as WOMAD and Glastonbury and at prestigious venues such as,
Ronnie Scotts, Jazz Café, The Royal Albert Hall, and The Dominium Theatre where she supported the late Nina Simone.

This performance, which is based on the traditional feel, is a unique opportunity to see Najma go back to her roots and inspirations that have paved the way to a very successful and well respected musical career.

Book now for tickets.
Price: £15 each.
  Prices increases to £17.50 on the night.
Buy online below, or call the box office on 020 7258 2925 (12-6, Mon-Sat).

From/to: 

Sun 11 Nov 2012
Click the box to select Concession price tickets (if available for this show).