Thu 20th September 2012 - This event has already happened

Venue Info

Region: London
Address: 265 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LR
Starts: 21:00 - 23:00
Price: £5 - £5
Event Url: http://www.jazzrefreshed.com

Music From

Continents: Africa
Countries: Nigeria

Artist's / Dj's

Dele Sosimi

Genres

Jazz, Afrobeat

Type

Performance: DJ, Live
All Seated Event: No

Description

Veteran keyboardist and arranger for Afrobeat progenitor Fela Kuti's 'Egypt 80' orchestra, Dele Sosimi has gone on to become one of the seminal torch-bearers for the genre.

Since moving to the UK some years ago, Sosimi has proven to be a cherished exponent of Afrobeat in Europe... constantly on tour and composing for orchestras - his tracks are frequently cited by famed remixers as playing a vital role in keeping the genre relevant and moving-forward.

this is a not-to-be-missed session where Afrobeat opens up and freedom is the theme without loss of the Funk n Fro characteristic of Afrobeat features a fantastic line-up of musicians who have been consistent members of Deles different line ups for ONLY £5!!!