On the 22nd of November, the Royal Albert Hall will go funkier, jazzier, more electronic, experimental and eclectic than ever with a one-evening (mini) Festival organised by Soundcrash. Throughout the evening, renowned acts and newcomers on the UK scene will alternate themselves in the stunning backdrop of the Kensington historical...
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![Album Review: Yussef Kamaal – Black Focus [Brownswood Recordings, 4th November 2016]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0008156826_10-335x335.jpg)
Black Focus is the culturally influenced debut album from junglist jazz duo Yussef Kamaal, on release with Brownswood Recordings. Delivered with cool attitude, the pair mix raw urban broken-beat grooves with 70’s jazz-fusion organ synth sounds. With hints of hip-hop, UK garage and neo-soul, the album reflects an edgier side...
There’s something in the water of Sao Paulo that seems to transform every local band into the global ‘next big thing’. It’s a phenomenon that has happened a lot lately, with bands such as Metá Metá, Bixiga 70 and now it’s the turn of Nomade Orquestra. The Brazilian 10-piece band,...
Housed beneath stained glass by sunset-red rays and drifting smoke, AKA Trio spent an unforgettable night with their Islington audience for Joyful Noise’s London African Music Festival. Taking to the stage in one of the city’s most celestial venues, Union Chapel, they performed a range of music inspired by their African...
![Album Review: Shabaka and the Ancestors – Wisdom of Elders [Brownswood, 16th September]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/a0042658699_10-335x335.jpg)
Shabaka Hutchings is a musician curious about the relationship between modern and traditional music. His latest free-jazz recording is dedicated to his vision of reimagining the spirit of his African influences voiced through the rich musical languages spoken by his South African band members. Wisdom of Elders was penned across a number of exploratory...
![Album Review: Nubiyan Twist – Siren Song [Wormfood Records, 27th May 2016]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/a0160417941_10-335x329.jpg)
Following their highly celebrated debut album in 2015, the eclectic 12-piece band from Leeds, Nubiyan Twist, is back with their new EP, Siren Song. And what an apt name for this second album, which allures and entices its listeners in many unexpected ways, from its dance-inducing funk groves and intoxicating...
![Album Review: Luísa Maita – Fio Da Memória [Cumbancha, September 2016]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/fiodamemoriacover__press_resolution-335x302.jpg)
“Jump above the sky, inside your eyes”. This is Luísa Maita’s enticing invitation as she provocatively chants the last words of her second album titled Fio Da Memória and released by Cumbancha. Maíta wants us to know that this is not a record for conformists willing to digest her songs at face value....
Brazilian Funk legends Banda Black Rio return to London for a one off gig at Camden’s Jazz Café on Thursday 4th of August. Originally formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1976 they went on to become one of the most important bands in Brazilian music history, with legendary albums Maria...
Paying tribute to one of the all time kings of music is no easy feat, however there are few as up the job as afro jazz pioneer Bukky Leo & Black Egypt, and few venues as apt as The Jazz Cafe. Approaching Fela’s eclectic back catalogue with their unique acid...
South African performance art ensemble, The Brother Moves On, bring their progressive afro-rock show to London Jazz Café. If Sun Ra was an indie kid born in a post-apartheid Johannesburg suburb, he would be in The Brother Moves On. These guys are conceptual artists whose line up and shows are...