A NIGHTof multi-cultural song and dance by a band that has performed at festivals all over the world is happening this month in Kidderminster.

Boka Halat, made up of five musicians who play 15 musical instruments, is performing at St Ambrose Parish Hall in Kidderminster on Saturday, February 19 as part of the Shindig Rural and Community Tour.

The evening will kick off with original music and songs in English, Latin American Spanish, and various West African languages, followed by a barn dance with a difference, featuring English tunes with African, Latin, Asian and Caribbean beats.

This unusual mix of rhythm and tunes means that even if people have learnt the moves in country dancing, the music will make them dance differently.

Shindig co-ordinator, Sue Roberts, said: "The musicians come from all over the world and play a range of different instruments.

"In the first half they play a whole range of music from different continents, then in the second half there is a barn dance with a caller who tells you what to do.

"He calls out in English but the rhythms are African, Caribbean, Latin and Asian."

She added although this was the first time Boka Halat had toured with the Shindig programme, which was launched last year to bring professional artists to community venues throughout the county, she had worked with them in different parts of the country.

"They're normally hugely well-received because it's a fantastic evening that people love," she said.

"The music is very infectious and it's very much a family affair for kids of about eight upwards to 80 and of course if you don't want to dance in the second half then you can just sit back and enjoy the music."

More information and tickets for the event, which starts at 8pm, can be obtained by calling 01562 630479.

The band is also performing at Callow End Village Hall in Worcester on Friday, February 18.