Having one of the jazziest DJs compile a playlist for you doesn’t happen every day. So, we’re more than thrilled to share what LeFtO has prepared for us… He retraced his musical inspirations through an 11-track playlist, including some of his favourite tunes; songs that have helped him to form his eclectic...
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A rhythm section that is both raw and sits timelessly in 2018 is coming to London. If you haven’t already heard of Vulfpeck, they are quickly gaining ground as one of the most innovative funk bands to have surfaced this decade. Accompanied by catchy melodies that put chart music to...
Last year, Esinam was quite a revelation for us. We listened to her first single “Electric Lady” and inevitably lost our heads to her dancy and well-rounded Afro-electro sound, enhanced by the refined production of Ibaaku. That’s why we are pretty thrilled to premiere her debut EP out today for...
Nestled in Johannesburg is The Orbit, a sit-down, swanky cocktail affair, complete with an equally classy jazz band. A grand piano, saxophone, drum kit and five string bass were fronted by a lady dressed in a sophisticated all-black velvet jumpsuit, centre-stage, playing the flute: Kamogelo Matsoso. This opening tune was...
Coming to the Royal Festival Hall on 14th of September, YolanDa Brown showcases a unique blend of jazz, soul and reggae, but with a venue like this, the inspiring context of her performance is sure to inspire and shower with aural delights. As the UK’s leading female saxophonist, YolanDa Brown...
Lianne La Havas has been gracing the music scene, playing soft ballads with her uniquely serene vocals and jazzy mellow Gibson ES-175 guitar licks since her EP Lost and Found released in 2011. At Hackney Arts Centre, La Havas promises to bring new music to the old theatre-esc venue in...
With a nomadic upbringing and a yearning to speak her own truth, Meklit is an empowered songstress making big noise in the modern world of Ethio-jazz. Combining East Coast African jazz with her own brand of danceable soul, the end result is a dynamic mix of energy and courage in...
No wonder it was a fully packed house; when The Roots come to town, on the rare occasion they stop over in London, they inevitably gather together hundreds of music enthusiasts for unforgettable shows. After 11 years, the Philadelphia hip-hop ensemble visited the scenic Somerset House courtyard for the second...
Taking place over a long weekend (Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th August), Bestival is nestled, no longer on the Isle of White, but tucked in the beautiful landscapes and nature of Lulworth Estate, Dorset. With nine stages providing an eclectic mix of irresistibly danceable tunes, hosting legendary DJs and world-renowned...
