Light in Babylon (TUR) @ Paavli Kultuurivabrik

The Turkish ethno-folk ensemble Light in Babylon returns to Tallinn on 19 November at Paavli Kultuurivabrik. Founded more than 15 years ago on the streets of Istanbul, the internationally acclaimed band combines passionate vocals, the magical sound of the santur, and soundscapes of the Mediterranean and Middle East. Their music moves between original songs and contemporary interpretations of traditional Hebrew festival songs. Their deep wish is to bring people together through music regardless of cultural background; they call themselves 'people of the world' and put humanity above religion or nation. They stand for women's empowerment and respect between the sexes; singer Michal dreams of one day singing in her parents' homeland of Iran, where women are currently forbidden to sing in public.

With four albums and over 35 million YouTube views, the band has a rapidly growing global audience. When they last performed in Tallinn they moved the audience with a powerful live performance and a deeply human message.

Thursday 19 November, Paavli Kultuurivabrik, Paavli 7, Tallinn.