The second part of October will bring the seventh edition of The London Latin Jazz Fest, and we can’t fail to include it in our Gig Guide. Ed Motta, Emeris Solis, and Claudia Aurora are only a few of the many remarkable names enriching a quality programme. But we wanted...
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If you can stand out in an extraordinary music scene like the Cuban one, it means that you are worth it. And when you first listen to Daymé Arocena’s voice, you completely understand why she fully deserves to be considered one of the most exciting new acts in Cuban music...
On 8th October, Union Chapel will be hosting the multi-talented duo, Richard Bona and Alfredo Rodriguez. In their debut UK performance, Cameroonian bassist Richard Bona will carry on his inspired Cuban exploration (note his band, Mandekan Cubano) by fusing styles with the one-of-a-kind Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez. The two musicians are...
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...
Preview of the album: Tracklist: 1. The Garifuna Collective – Wiya Waist [from Aban; Stonetree Music] 00:00 – 03:12 2. Sangit feat. Kadi Coulibaly – Ma Mamuso [from Ma Mamuso; Cumbancha] 03:13 – 06:38 3. Nahawa Doumbia – Nianimanjougou [from La Grande Cantatrice Malienne Vol 1; Awesome Tapes from Africa]...
Every month, we bring you a monthly collection of the best world music-related videos. That’s our way to give value to too often overlooked, rich and diverse artistic expressions. Listen with your eyes! Watch the full playlist:
Preview of the album: Track List: 1. Newen Afrobeat– Chaltumay [from Curiche] 00:00 – 05:53 2. Bukky Leo & the Black Egypt – His Dilemma [from Anarchy in the U.K.; Drift Recordings & Super Culture] 05:54 – 11:13 3. Afrolicious – World of Possibilities [from Love Shall Remain] 11:14...
When attending Movimientos Love Carnival’s shows, there’s always more than just the dancy and intoxicating music played by the Movimientos crew and special guest DJs from all over the world. There’s the cultural experience. You’ll be organically “initiated” or further exposed to offbeat traditions, styles and sounds. That’s what will happen...
Manana//Cuba and Jazz Re:freshed are pairing up with Cuban musicians to explore what happens when you mix live jazz, electronic and Cuban folklore in a contemporary live setting. This experimental group will mix traditional instruments with a live synthetic soundscape to attempt to transcend the confines of any single genre....
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...