Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Jaubi + Amrit Kaur

Wed Oct 1 2025

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)

Band on the Wall

25 Swan Street Manchester M4 5JZ

£23.10

Ages 10+

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Join us for a night of boundary-defying music, where the electric Balochi Benju of Ustad Noor Bakhsh, the genre-blending spiritual jazz of Jaubi, and the soulful, Punjabi-infused storytelling of Amrit Kaur come together to celebrate the vibrant, cross-cultural sounds of South Asia and beyond.

Ustad Noor Bakhsh, from near Pasni, Balochistan, is a master of the Balochi Benju—a traditional instrument adapted from the Japanese taishōkoto—whose electric, experimental style draws from Balochi music, South Asian Raags, and folk tunes across Pakistan, including Sindhi and Bollywood songs. His playing, shaped by both local and African influences, gained international attention with his debut album ‘Jingul,’ released digitally in 2022 and on vinyl in 2023, highlighting the rich, cross-cultural heritage of his region.

Jaubi is an instrumental quartet from Lahore, Pakistan, whose name means “whatever/whoever” in Urdu, reflecting their improvisational, genre-blending approach that fuses spiritual jazz, psychedelic Hindustani classical, and golden-era hip hop. Their acclaimed debut album, Nafs at Peace (Astigmatic Records, 2021), resulted from spontaneous recording sessions with Tenderlonious (22a) and Latarnik (EABS/Bloto), earning global praise and recognition in outlets like The Guardian, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone.

Amrit Kaur's music has been described as 'the place where Punjabi folk meets Aretha soul' by OZY magazine. She is a singer-songwriter and Sarangi player, born and raised in London. Named a BBC Music Introducing artist and praised by Rick Rubin for her live performance, she has commanded the stages of Glastonbury Festival, Jaipur Literature Festival, the UN General Assembly with the Bob Marley family and a BBC Maida Vale session with Ali Sethi. Her music and storytelling brings the culture of Panjabi women together with the heart of jazz, blues and soul.

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Band on the Wall Presents
Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Jaubi + Amrit Kaur

  • Ustad Noor Bakhsh

    Ustad Noor Bakhsh

    India & Pakistan

  • Jaubi

    Jaubi

    India & Pakistan

  • Amrit Ka

    Amrit Ka

    India & Pakistan

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Band on the Wall Presents

Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Jaubi + Amrit Kaur

Wed Oct 1 2025 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

(Doors 7:30 PM)

Band on the Wall Manchester
Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Jaubi + Amrit Kaur

£23.10 Ages 10+

Join us for a night of boundary-defying music, where the electric Balochi Benju of Ustad Noor Bakhsh, the genre-blending spiritual jazz of Jaubi, and the soulful, Punjabi-infused storytelling of Amrit Kaur come together to celebrate the vibrant, cross-cultural sounds of South Asia and beyond.

Ustad Noor Bakhsh, from near Pasni, Balochistan, is a master of the Balochi Benju—a traditional instrument adapted from the Japanese taishōkoto—whose electric, experimental style draws from Balochi music, South Asian Raags, and folk tunes across Pakistan, including Sindhi and Bollywood songs. His playing, shaped by both local and African influences, gained international attention with his debut album ‘Jingul,’ released digitally in 2022 and on vinyl in 2023, highlighting the rich, cross-cultural heritage of his region.

Jaubi is an instrumental quartet from Lahore, Pakistan, whose name means “whatever/whoever” in Urdu, reflecting their improvisational, genre-blending approach that fuses spiritual jazz, psychedelic Hindustani classical, and golden-era hip hop. Their acclaimed debut album, Nafs at Peace (Astigmatic Records, 2021), resulted from spontaneous recording sessions with Tenderlonious (22a) and Latarnik (EABS/Bloto), earning global praise and recognition in outlets like The Guardian, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone.

Amrit Kaur's music has been described as 'the place where Punjabi folk meets Aretha soul' by OZY magazine. She is a singer-songwriter and Sarangi player, born and raised in London. Named a BBC Music Introducing artist and praised by Rick Rubin for her live performance, she has commanded the stages of Glastonbury Festival, Jaipur Literature Festival, the UN General Assembly with the Bob Marley family and a BBC Maida Vale session with Ali Sethi. Her music and storytelling brings the culture of Panjabi women together with the heart of jazz, blues and soul.

Ages 10+ (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
ID Required for 16+

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

Ages 10+
limit 10 per person
General Admission
Venue levy of £1 included in the booking fee
£23.10 (£20.00 + £3.10 Fees, excluding any delivery costs)

Delivery Method

eTickets

Terms & Conditions

This event is 10 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 10 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.