On the 22nd of March we will sail off to the Mediterranean and far beyond, with Gaia Mobilij, Giuliano Osella and Quimbara. Gaia Mobilij is a musician born and bred in Italy. However, thanks to her perpetual wandering around the world, she explores the sounds of far away cultures including...
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Go Dugong has been around the Italian music scene for almost a decade, exploring different styles and growing artistically, but for some reason, his productions never hit the spotlight. He was one of the first artists in Italy to experiment with global sounds, mixing hip hop and electronic music with...
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We are going to be honest from the beginning; listening to Ifriqiyya Électrique, as much as writing about them, is never straightforward. The plain and simple reason is because you need to go far beyond the music borders when approaching their music. Experiencing Ifriqiyya Électrique’s sound is a mystical, if...
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We might have just come back from holiday, but we are already thinking about our next one around here. And this time, we want you to set sail with us! How? Join us at Hootananny on the fourth Sunday of the month, and you’ll take full breaths of Mediterranean air....
View Lou Pino bio here Lou Pino Meets Rhythm Passport Only one day to go to Rumba De Bodas gig in London! So, no better time to ask tomorrow’s DJ, Lou Pino, to dig into his collection and compile a mix for us anticipating the Rich Mix show. Enjoy his...
Ever wondered what to do in London and when and where to go to listen to some good music? Don’t ask twice, we’re here for you… SOAS Radio opened its doors to us for a brand new episode of Rhythm Passport on Air. “Tune in” by clicking on the player below and...
Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino will be keeping the folkloric tradition of pizzica tarantata alive and whirling on the festive dance floor this December. The group is formed of a seven-piece band and one dancer from Salento, Southern Italy, and perform modern renditions of their region’s musical style. These frantic tambourine laden...
Hear ye, hear ye, lovers of Italian and Jamaican sounds – the world-renowned pioneers of reggae/dancehall made in Salento are on their way to London! Sud Sound System is ready to inflame the stage at Brixton Jamm on the 9th of November, together with PAPA LEU + MR FASO and Fenomeno Show...
The affinity of Vinicio Capossela’s authorship with unique storytelling through folk music goes without saying. Recalling Italian musica popolare, his songwriting combines original sonnets, ballads, and rhetorical tales with playful shows. The 30th of October will see Capossela celebrate a career spanning 25 years with the double album Canzoni della...