28May 2026
Born into the great line of Kouyate Griot in Southern Senegal, Kadialy Kouyate’s kora playing and singing style – both as a soloist and in ensembles – has been appreciated in many prestigious venues including the Royal Festival Hall, the 02 Arena, the National Theatre, the Royal Albert Hall and Clarence House. Kadialy has played venues and festivals across the world, with extensive tours in Europe, Australia, Asia, as well as North and South America.
Since arriving in the UK, Kadialy has played a significant part in enriching the London musical scene with his griot legacy. Kadialy has taught the kora (a traditional instrument with 21 strings) at SOAS for the last decade. In this time, he has contributed to countless musical projects as a collaborator and a session musician. He has toured with theatre projects with the London Globe Theatre, renowned children and sensory theatre company Oily Cart, and RSC’s production of Julius Caesar. In 2015 he took part in the remaking of the TV series Roots as a musician, cultural consultant, and dialect coach.
Kadialy makes regular appearances on radio and television and has released several albums. He released his latest album in March. “Terri Kunda” – House of Friendship – is a collaboration with Gao Hong, director of the Chinese Music Ensemble and senior lecturer in Chinese musical instruments at Carleton University, USA. The album has already attracted outstanding accolades including two gold medals at the Global Music Awards for best duo and instrumentalist album: Gold Winners Global Music Award, and a 5-star rating from prestigious world music magazine Songlines Magazine.
With his sound archive, Kadialy Kouyate draws on his heritage and its traditional songs to create his own mesmerising compositions, leading his fantastic band into the West African groove.
There will also be some specially prepared world cuisine by our chefs newly arrived who have their own home catering set-up in Kent. Food will be available during the event and will need to be booked in advance.
Bring your own picnic chairs and mats. Toilets will be available to use.
Performances may be recorded for live streaming at a later date.
You are welcome to arrive early for a walk in some of the beautiful AONB countryside around us.
You will need to register and reserve your place before the event. There is limited capacity so please book early to avoid disappointment. Donations are most welcome and can be made after you have registered when we will send you a link.
Suggested donations – £ 9, £7 – food. Thank you.
Come and celebrate Holi – the Festival of Colour, which heralds the beginning of Spring.
Featuring Asian bollywood music and dance + dance workshops + food stalls of traditional Indian and Nepalese delicacies available to buy + henna and arts and crafts.
Holi colours included and will be supplied at the event.
Food and drinks available to purchase.
Playing with Holi colour 2pm
To avoid disappointment please book early as we have limited capacity.
For more info email: events@equatorfestival.com
“Holi is an ancient Indian festival which is a celebration of equality within different races. It is celebrated annually at the onset of spring to celebrate all colours in nature.”
“I really feel its very important for people of all age groups to learn this beautiful message. “ ( a student from Highworth Grammar School)
Colour packets are provided but please have face wipes handy to be able to clean your face and hands at the end.
– Please bring lots of change for the food and drinks stalls!
The event is open to all communities.
In partnership with the Folkestone Nepalese Community and we thank them for their support.
Event is outside. Public toilets available.
There will be marquees organised if rain is forecast.
The Holi powder is provided and comes from a reliable and safe supplier – it is corn-powder mixed with food colouring.
Come and celebrate Holi – the Festival of Colour, which heralds the beginning of Spring.
Featuring Asian bollywood music and dance + a bollywood dance workshop + food stalls of traditional Indian and Nepalese delicacies available to buy + henna stalls.
We will also have the acclaimed Dj Ritu MBE from London and Club Kali fame playing her favourite selection of bhangra and bollywood hit songs.
Holi colours included and will be supplied at the event.
Food and drinks available to purchase.
Playing with Holi colour 2pm
To avoid disappointment please book early as we have limited capacity.
For more info email: events@equatorfestival.com
“Holi is an ancient Indian festival which is a celebration of equality within different races. It is celebrated annually at the onset of spring to celebrate all colours in nature.”
“I really feel its very important for people of all age groups to learn this beautiful message. “ ( a student from Highworth Grammar School)
Colour packets are provided but please have face wipes handy to be able to clean your face and hands at the end. Colour powder is hypoallergenic and easily washes off with water and does not stain clothes. If you wear white the colours show up more vividly – especially good if you want to take loads of photos.
– Please bring lots of change for the food and drinks stalls!
The event is open to all communities.
In partnership with Victoria Park and we thank them for their support.
Address – Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford TN23 4QD
Event is in the main park near the fountain. Public toilets available.
There will be marquees organised if rain is forecast.
Join us for a special night as the Women of the World Orchestra come together to celebrate a host of musical traditions.
Women of the World Orchestra brings together women musicians and vocalists from Middle Eastern, Indian, Iranian, Chinese, North African and Palestinian traditions for a powerful evening of shared live music.
Presented by ShivaNova, this event offers a rich and powerful performance rooted in cultural heritage and collaboration. Plus, a guest performance by acclaimed ghazal singer Najma Akhtar, and the pioneering “A World in London” Dj Ritu will be presenting her choice of world music by women.
If you have any access requirements, please contact our box office team on 020 7613 7498 or email boxoffice@richmix.org.uk
Women of the World celebrate International Women’s Day 202 Folkestone
Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Women of the World Orchestra featuring women musicians from around the world including Syria, Iran, Palestine,Hongkong, India, Ukraine, middle-East, north African with Nepalese, Peruvian, bellydancers and Ukrainian singers. An evening of music, dance, food, arts and crafts stalls. It’s free and register to win a free food voucher in our raffle.
Progamme includes:
Women of the World Orchestra
Shepway Voices
Peruvian dance
Spivochy Ukrainian Choir
Folkestone Nepalese dancers
South Coast Samba
Bollywood dance session
Folkestone Bellydancing group
Food and arts/crafts stalls
