Totally Thames double bill: Shama Rahman x Daughter of the Water

Shama Rahman is a Singer, Sitar player, Scientist, Composer and Explorer.

She takes the sitar out of the traditional context, composing and performing across genres including, jazz, psychedelia, live electronica, hip-hop, drum ’n’ bass, worldbeats, Indian/western classical melodies, folk storytelling and beat poetry.

Her poetic songs draw inspiration from my Bangladeshi roots, the childhood desert landscapes of the Middle East, and London’s vibrant urban energy. Shama's compositions reflect multiculturalism and embody diversity in all its forms.

Shama is the first artist-in-residence with the pioneering wearable technology mi.mu gloves and was the first Sitar player to perform on the ice in Antarctica.

“Imagine Dead Can Dance and Björk getting together in a folk club, to make jazzy trip-hop records… with sitars.” – .

"With Truth BeTold Shama surpasses good. She’s great.’"

Daughter of the Water is the musical moniker of Sarah Lambert-Gates.

“Sarah’s voice is like the waves upon the beach, or the laughter of the deep. Reminds me of the flowers swinging in the dusk" (Ai-Da ROBOT)

She plays within the genres of folk noir, gothically ethereal, folk, neo-medieval and is inspired by The Mediaeval Baebes, All About Eve, Dead Can Dance, Elizabeth Fraser, Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush to name a few.

“A magical world weaved in reflections and gently rocking waves wrapped in banjo swells and ethereal vocals”(

FAQ

Doors open 7pm, music starts 7.30pm

Children welcome, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The event space is accessible via stairs only, please contact for further information.

Bar is open on the ship, no outside food or drink is allowed.

Host or Publisher The Golden Hinde