At times, we are the first to lose track of how many exciting music events happen in London each month, so we have decided to offer you some sort of “public musical service”, meant for all the locals and passers-by, with the aim of suggesting where to listen to some good music in the British capital.
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THE SOUNDS OF 2020 @ THE JAZZ CAFE (11/01)
CUBAFROBEAT @ RONNIE SCOTT’S (12/01)
BALOJI @ RICH MIX (14/01)
DINO D’SANTIAGO @ THE JAZZ CAFE (17/01)
BAND OF BURNS @ UNION CHAPEL (23/01)
IN THE ROUND: JORGE DREXLER @ ROUNDHOUSE (24/01)
SOOTHSAYERS @ ST PETER’S CHURCH (24/01)
GLOBAL SUNDAYS: EL FAR3I @ HOOTANANNY (26/01)
IN THE ROUND: KOKOROKO @ ROUNDHOUSE (28/01)
LES AMAZONES D’AFRIQUE @ THE JAZZ CAFE (29/01)
IN THE ROUND: FATOUMATA DIAWARA @ ROUNDHOUSE (30/01)
LONDON REMIXED FESTIVAL @ RICH MIX (31/01 to 01/02)
| Date | Event name | Artist | City/Town | Venue |
| 24 Jan | ALTAR_NATIVE presents SOOTHSAYERS + LAURA JURD & DOMINIC MURCOTT | Dominic Murcott , Laura Jurd , Soothsayers | London | St Peter's Church |
| 24 Jan | In the Round: Jorge Drexler | Jorge Drexler | London | Roundhouse |
| 28 Jan | In the Round: Kokoroko | Kokoroko | London | Roundhouse |
| 29 Jan | Les Amazones d’Afrique | Les Amazones d’Afrique | London | The Jazz Cafe |
| 30 Jan | In the Round: Fatoumata Diawara | Fatoumata Diawara | London | Roundhouse |
| 31 Jan | London Remixed Festival 2020 | Gnawa Blues All Stars , Kongo Dia Ntotila , The Busy Twist | London | Rich Mix |
For those that cannae wait for Burns night and want to get their feet tapping to powerful and fast-paced folk, this is the warmup you have been looking for, in one of North London’s most beautiful venues. What better way to warm up for Burns Night than with the masters…
Artists: Band Of Burns
Singer/songwriters like Jorge Drexler aren’t born every day. The Uruguayan artist is indeed a model for the category, being a classy and refined chiseller of words and notes. His shows are music wonder of wonders, in which the musician (next to actor and otolaryngologist) look back at his extensive and…
Artists: Jorge Drexler
It’s no secret we’re big fans of Soothsayers here at Rhythm Passport, with their infectiously groovy combination of afrobeat, funk, reggae and dub – the idea of hearing their lively performance in a grade one listed building, and in the excellent reverb chamber that is a church built in 1825…
Artists: Dominic Murcott , Laura Jurd , Soothsayers
KOKOROKO had been one of the sensations of the year just ended. Throughout 2019, the London-based big band has simply amazed its audience with a jam-packed agenda of gigs and their self-titled debut EP featuring their characteristic smooth vibes, rhythmic richness and far-reaching inspiration fusing afrobeat with jazz and funk with soul. So,…
Artists: Kokoroko
Les Amazones d’Afrique was created by absolute powerhouses of African music: Omou Sangaré, Mariam Doumbia (of Amadou & Mariam), and Mamani Keïta (known for backing singing with Salif Keita, and many solo albums). The female trio combined their influence and dynamic skills to become patrons to the idea of speaking…
Artists: Les Amazones d’Afrique
Brought to us by Malian superstar, Omou Sangare, Fatoumata Diawara has since surpassed her mentor to become the most important vocalist to come out of Africa since the likes of Stella Chiweshe and Brenda Fassie. I would never miss a chance to see this modern legend, with each show getting…
Artists: Fatoumata Diawara
Described as a live music culture clash, last years Remixed Festival provided exactly that: a one-stop for the party music that merges and mashes cultures and styles. This year, the inside festival vibes from London Remixed Festival are pushing strong, welcoming back collaborations with legendary local promoters: Continental Drift, Global…
Artists: Gnawa Blues All Stars , Kongo Dia Ntotila , The Busy Twist
At times, we are the first to lose track of how many exciting music events happen in London each month, so we have decided to offer you some sort of “public musical service”, meant for all the locals and passers-by, with the aim of suggesting where to listen to some…
Artists: ∵n∀v∩∴ , Afriqoui , Arteria Fm , Diabel Cissokho , Dub Pistols , Freek , Kasai Masai , Kongo Dia Ntotila , Mamadou Diabate , Mozão , Mulatu Astatke , Natty Campbell , Neue Grafik Ensemble , Parov Stelar , Skylla , Sourakata Koite , Yama Warashi , Young Paris
Womad, the world’s festival, once again sparkled the Wiltshire countryside with an array of international musicians. In what was one of the driest Womads in recent years, highlights came from the headliners to the warm-up acts, creating an inclusive and illuminating festival. The first thing of note was the changes…
Artists: Kokoroko , Les Filles de Illighadad , Macy Gray , Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan , Ta Dhom Project
An inaugural festival is always going to be packed with risk and suspense, and after the downpour that Friday night experienced, a breath was held in anticipation of Saturday’s events. However, it is with sheer delight I report that the proceedings seemingly went ahead seamlessly. Saturday I have to jump…
Artists: Children Of Zeus , Dele Sosimi , Dwight Trible , Etuk Ubong , Gary Bartz , Gilles Peterson , Kokoroko , Lee Fields & The Expressions , Maisha , Rob , Saul Williams , Shabaka Hutchings , Shirley Tetteh , Sons Of Kemet , Steam Down , The Comet Is Coming , Zara Mcfarlane
At times, we are the first to lose track of how many exciting music events happen in London each month, so we have decided to offer you some sort of “public musical service”, meant for all the locals and passers-by, with the aim of suggesting where to listen to some…
Artists: 47SOUL , Chancha Via Circuito , Dead Prez , Imarhan , Jally Kebba Susso , Kampire , Kanda Bongo Man , Kikagaku Moyo , Kokoroko , Madalitso Band , Otim Alpha , Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno , S H I R A N , Sandman Project , Seckou Keita , Songhoy Blues , Steam Down , The Black Seeds , Thundercat
To bring the Tropics to Cornwall is as complicated as it sounds, but it’s also extremely gratifying. That’s why Tropical Pressure Festival has become a music lover’s dream (whether they are project workers, volunteers, musicians or festival-goers), and that’s how, every July since 2014, the idyllic Mount Pleasant Eco Park…
Artists: Anchorsong , Kongo Dia Ntotila , La-33 , Lindigo , Malphino , Miramundo , Penya , Rumbo Tumba , Samson Sounds , The Bongo Hop , The Scorpios
“360° is the title track and lead single from the new album by London based, Kongo-Jazz band, Kongo Dia Ntotila (Pussyfoot Records). ‘360°’ is a purely instrumental track that grooves a grungy, funked up sound of African London. Inspired by the burgeoning new jazz scene emerging from the U.K. capital, it’s a clear incarnation of…
Artists: Kongo Dia Ntotila
Still cerebrating how to celebrate the last night of 2018 and the first morning of 2019? We are here to help with a selection of some of the best NYE parties happening in London and the rest of UK. Whether you’re willing to spend the 31st December dancing, revelling in…
Artists: Baqué De Axé , Big Ben Jorge , Dele Sosimi , Dila V & The Odd Beats , Dj Hiphoppapotamus , Dj Randall , Dreadsquad , Dub Princess , Emma-Jean Thackray , Father Funk , Futurecast , Gardna , Gentleman's Dub Club , Hard House Banton , Henry Wu , Hippo Sound System , Jink in Dub , Lefto , Maxwell Owin , Norsicaa , Parly B , Reggae Roast , Tertia May , The Busy Twist , The Nextmen , The Odd Beats , Tropical Tea Party , Wrongtom
The art-splattered walls of an old Peckham car park makes for a fantastically immersive and creative space, that holds all manner of independent businesses and creative hives. On the fifth floor sits Ghost Notes, a trendy music/events venue with a wonderful spectacle view of the tube occasionally whizzing past behind…
Artists: Soothsayers , Youthsayers![Album Review: Soothsayers – Tradition [Wah Wah 45s; June 2018]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/soothsayers-tradition-620x620.jpg)
Tradition was released on the Wah Wah 45s label in June 2018 by South London based Soothsayers, traditionally renowned for their modernised 1960s afrobeat and contemporary jazz fusion mashups, coupled with big band brass sections and cutting-edge vocal harmonies. Ironically though, Tradition is far from traditional. Idris Rahman’s lyrical themes…
Artists: Soothsayers
It was another triumphant weekend at Walthamstow Garden Party. Sunbathing in glorious weather and indulging in radiant notes played by brilliant musicians, we enjoyed every minute of it. From its debut, basking in Saturday’s early afternoon heat with London African Gospel Choir and their rendition of Paul Simon’s Graceland, until Sunday…
Artists: Adrian Sherwood , Adrian Sherwood And Creation Rebel , Afro Cuban All Stars , Creation Rebels , Doña Onete , Fatoumata Diawara , Seun Kuti , Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
Since the birth of Rhythm Passport, Soothsayers have been a constant for us and our speakers, as much as they’ve been a constant of the London music scene of the last two decades. We have enjoyed, spread the word about and covered their gigs; reveled in and reviewed their releases;…
Artists: Soothsayers
The most tropical weekend of the year is upon us! So, if you haven’t already, pack your tent, sunscreen and fun appetite, and head for Mount Pleasant Ecological Park. From Friday 13th to Sunday 15th July, Tropical Pressure festival will drop its cargo of Latin, Caribbean, West, East and Central African…
Artists: Afriquoi , Johnny Clarke , Lakuta , Let Drum Beat , Orchestre Les Mangelepa , Soothsayers , Sounspecies , Toto La Momposina , Zara Mcfarlane
From the first Jamaican rude-boy sound systems of Duke Reid and Prince Buster to Trojan Records of London 1968, ska, rocksteady, reggae and dub sound system culture has thrived in Britain’s black culture and has defined generations and popular trends. A sunny May Bank Holiday saw hundreds take to Peckham Rye…
Artists: David Rodigan , Horace Andy , Mungo's Hi Fi , Nubiyan Twist , Soothsayers , Theon Cross , Theon Cross and The Fyah
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