Few acts in the UK can demonstrate such a profound influence, a multifaceted legacy, and carry such a mysterious legendary status as Transglobal Underground.
From their origins in the dance scene in the early 90s they became one of the country’s best loved festival bands, a techno sound system, a pop group, a club night, a Middle Eastern hit production team, an improvised study group for Indian classical music, an Albanian brass band, a duo..or was it an octet?…
Transglobal Underground exploded onto the club scene with the club classic ‘Temple Head’ a track with inspiration taken from the UK bhangra scene, with one foot in the Madchester and indie worlds, and another in club music. The mix was totally new (DJs loved it but couldn’t work out what speed to play it at) and the track is still regularly played on the radio today.
The collective went on to practically create a new genre with a series of albums mixing a heady concoction of club grooves, dub, bhangra, rock, digital hardcore and oriental melody, driven by the possibilities of musical technology, inspiration and a belief in the need to create something that kept others looking for the next level of global experimentation.
More than 30 years on, Transglobal Underground continues to fill venues across Europe,and we can’t wait to welcome them to The Vale this November!
Lineup
TUUP: Vocalist, percussionist, one of the UK’s leading storytellers
HAMID MANTU: founder member, drums, percussion
SHEEMA MUKHERJEE: sitar, bass (Cornershop, Imagined Village)
RAV NEIYYAR: tabla, dhol (Bollywood Band, Diamond Cut)
TIM WHELAN: founder member, keyboards, machines
“The collisions are as glorious as ever….swaggering … a classic TGU mix of soul, rap,
electronica and bliss” – FINANCIAL TIMES
“The Brit-Asian collective boldy go where no psychedelic, drum and bass, funk, punk, dub, global beatists have gone before” – INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
“The most irresitable rhythms to which anyone with soul can dance”- THE TIMES
“This musical collective have dipped in and out of fashion, but the new album finds them on inventive form” – GUARDIAN
“A pan-European journey you’ll want to embark on at length” – SONGLINES
Please note this event has an age restriction of 14+
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Doors 7:30pm
Tickets: £20*
This is a standing event with accessible seating. If you require a step-free seat please get in touch when booking before the show via [email protected]
*A limited number of donate what you can tickets are available on a first come first served basis. We respect our audience’s privacy to choose the right ticket for their financial circumstances, no evidence required.”