There are musicians who are part of our everyday London environment, and we have experienced first-hand their artistic growth since the very first steps they took in the British capital. For this reason, it’s exciting for us to announce the debut EP of a good friend of Rhythm Passport: Merlyn...
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As you might have understood, we’re getting into the Japanese mood. In little more than two weeks, we’ll host at Rich Mix in Shoreditch an intriguing cultural experience inspired by the Land of the Rising Sun and celebrating Tanabata Festival (you can still buy your tickets HERE), but in the meantime…...
Rhythm Passport holders, SOAS Radio listeners, welcome back for the fifth episode of Rhythm Passport on Air. Your monthly what’s on guide to London world music scene. Summer is only a few days away and the London music calendar is getting busier and busier. So stay tuned and in the...
Totally unrelated to music, other than one of our new reviewers, Sarah Stonedale, took part in the Superhero Run, last Sunday. Despite having two disabilities, she ran with her children and dressed as spider woman for Woman’s Trust and so far has raised nearly £500! Woman’s Trust provides lifesaving therapy...
Only two days to go! Then, the new album of one of Rhythm Passport’s closest friends and long-time faithful contributor will be ready and available for you. We are talking about Scottish multi-instrumentalist, composer and nyckelharpa virtuoso Griselda Sanderson. Together with Portuguese musician Ricardo de Noronha and a bunch of skillful guests (Soufian...
When it comes to supporting artists that we care about and have followed the career step-by-step, you don’t need to ask us twice. That’s why we welcome and are more than happy to share with you the call of one of our favourite “local” singer-songwriters. We started following Zambian-Scottish musician Namvula three...
La Linea 2017 gets underway tonight with Julieta Venegas and Gizmo Varillas at Barbican. Since 2001, the festival has brought a generous touch of Iberian and Latin American rhythms and dances to London and this edition won’t be an exception. Have a glimpse of what awaits you in the next 12 days and...
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Lander Lenaerts doesn’t simply nurture an unconditional love for jazz, he’s also one of its most stimulating European experts. Next to promoting the art form through DJ-sets, a fulfilling blog (Jazztime Europe) and documentaries, he has also dedicated his life to delving into the history of the genre and some of its most obscure expressions, past and present across...
We wanted to surprise you, but instead of an April Fool’s Day prank, we chose some amazing music. A few days ago, we went back to SOAS Radio for the third episode of Rhythm Passport on Air to guide you throughout April with our live music suggestions. So, stay tuned for...
We had fun there, enjoyed inspiring shows and listened to fulfilling music. We have previewed, reviewed and covered many gigs in The Forge over the years (from Dub Colossus back in 2015 to CimbaliBand tonight) and we will miss The Forge, as much as London and its ever-shrinking music scene...