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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...
It might only be at its second edition, but Innervisions Festival is already synonymous with quality music. The multi-venue event produced by AGMP will bring to London a 4-day-long full immersion in classy notes and extraordinary musicianship. Examples are acts like Gilberto Gil, Mavis Staple, Robert Glasper, Saul Williams…...
![Album Review: Fokn Bois – Afrobeats LOL [FOKN INC; February 2019]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/foknbois-cover-335x335.jpg)
Pidgin rap provocateurs Fokn Bois are back with seven-track EP Afrobeats LOL, which satirises the globalised afrobeats genre, albeit using its riddims and dances. With features by Mr Eazi and Sister Deborah, plus elder of highlife Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Afrobeats LOL has all the catchy swag of the genre it parodies...
By now, you should all know about Dele Sosimi‘s Afrobeat Vibration parties as being the most dance-worthy and afrolicious in London. Due to celebrating the 10th anniversary of his momentous late night afrobeat groove-fests, the 30th of November at The Jazz Cafe is an occasion that should be permanently etched...
For four nights, the Pizza Express Live programme will put aside its usual jazzy and bluesy aplomb to wear funky and upbeat music clothes. Between the 24th and 27th October, the Holborn venue will go wild hosting Global Beats, a music series organised in association with Shades of Soul and presenting...
![Album Review: Various Artists – African Scream Contest 2 [Analog Africa; May 2018]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/african-scream-335x335.jpg)
Once again, our eyes are opened to a world of music and rhythm, hidden between two musical powerhouses. We twist and turn through the funky, ska, afrobeat, soul, jazz and psychedelic sounds of Benin and Togo. Ten years after its predecessor, African Scream Contest 2 opens more doors, as well...
Walking into the small, church-like Stanley Halls, one could hear the familiar stabbing-horn sounds of afrobeat emanating from the hall. The venue almost juxtaposed the performance on stage; as one entered, a musical, colourful spectacle erupted from the stage, held together with aged wooden beams and high ceilings. The sound...
![Album Review: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 – Black Times [Strut Records; 2nd March 2018]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/seun-kuti-black-times-335x335.jpg)
Black Times opens with warm congas, followed by afro-typical cyclical riffs on the guitar, layered with repetitive female chorus, the introduction of bass and full drum kit, then a short break before bursting full power back into the groove – this time with an added horn section of trumpet, tenor...
Sean Kuti and the Egypt 80 continue the vivacious afrobeat legacy of Nigeria whilst performing tracks with social commentary in high-energy Afro-jazz-funk performances, live in London at Stanley Halls on Friday 4th May. At the age of 14 years old, Sean Kuti stepped into the tremendous shoes of his father –...
