The EFG London Jazz Festival will once again see the return of the formidable Abdullah Ibrahim and his band Ekaya. Having performed twice before at the EFG London Jazz Festival this is not a one-off chance to see a legend, but it is still one of the highlights of the festival....
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![Album Review: Stella Chiweshe – Kasahwa: Early Singles [Glitterbeat Records; 14th September 2018]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/chiweshe-335x335.jpg)
Stella Chiweshe does not command the same level of respect as Thomas Mapfumo to the world outside of Zimbabwe. The outspoken artist, however, is still a legend in her home country. Kasahwa: Early Singles is her first release in over a decade and contains 8 tracks, made between 1974 and...
The sun is shining as people from all corners of the globe – including artists from six continents and fifty countries – come together for this year’s eclectic celebration of world music and dance culture. Families, friends and couples of all ages erect tents, blow up mattresses and boil water...
Afro-futurism exploration from tenor saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings. His latest tour showcases the album Wisdom of Elders wherein he re-imagines the voices of ancient elders through a free-jazz expression of South African music. Alongside his virtuoso African band (the Ancestors) he will introduce you to his influences of Ugandan Amadinda, calypso...
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View Iñaki Martinez bio here “This is my take on African House, African Deep House and Tribal music, with a little bit of Latin here and there. All of these versions are either original mixes from African artists, or remixes with typical African music elements, mostly regional percussions. Tracks from Nigeria,...
This is enriching music, of sheer quality and what’s more, given the scale of the event in which it will be played, will preserve all its cosiness and genuine intimacy. If you’re looking for an evening to titillate your cultural curiosity and give aromatic flavour to your week, mark down...