There’s a chance for a fine night out later this month, when the extraordinary musical ensemble that is Trans-Global Underground pay the newly refurbished Bridlington Spa.

In the early 1990s a group of musicians got together to record a single, ‘Temple Head’ for Nation records, a label created specifically to fuse western dance music with Arabic, Asian and African music. They had to have a name, so Trans-Global Underground was born.

The personnel was never fixed (vocalist Natacha Atlas arrived after Temple Head) just the determination not to be classified as dance, or hip hop or world music. This confused several record companies before the album ‘Dream of 100 Nations’ (1993) established their reputation. Over the next 15 years ten albums have been released, including the current Moonshout.

For all their studio work, the real way to experience the eclectic joy of Trans-Global Underground is live. They headlined Musicport in 2003 and have thrilled audiences all over Europe. Support comes from SAMAY with a fusion of Indian classical, jazz, flamenco & chill-out never fails to impress and whose new album Songs For A Global Journey will be available on the night.

It’s a good chance to taste the atmosphere for the full Musicport festival at Brid Spa in October. Filled with hi-tech equipment, but retaining its classic seaside architecture, the Royal Hall has a whopping capacity of 3750. When TGU get the place jumping, it should be some experience.