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...
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Pat Thomas is a name known by many and perhaps all lovers of West African grooves, as he is a staple name in the rare groove resurgence, heightened by the likes of Strut Records, reissuing some old regional classics. Known by some as the ‘golden voice of Africa’ (officially crowned...
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...
As with every universal music style worthy of its name, ska and reggae also have dozens of acts claiming to be their pioneers. But not many of them can rightfully do it like the one and only Pioneers. The Jamaican band, originally formed in 1962 by brothers Sydney and Derrick Crooks...
Have a ball to the new Lisbon sound! On 6th September, the Jazz Café will move to the shores of the river Tejo and the Atlantic Ocean to pay tribute to the most exciting label born and bred in the Portuguese capital, Principe Discos. To do so, they have invited...
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...
There’s always a good reason to pick up the phone and have a chat with Seckou Keita. That’s why every couple of years, we feel the need to reach him to get an update on his countless projects and to “brace ourselves” for the ones to come. If you add...
Everyone loves kora. As soon as some experienced fingertips juggle through the 21 strings of the West African instrument, you can’t help but close your eyes and dream (or daydream). On 18th August, in Camden, get ready to spend a few hours doing just that, when two remarkable kora players...
Here’s another bright example of the fact that Brazilian hip-hop is livelier and louder than ever. On 24th July, Emicida, one of the most popular and inspired names of South American music, will pay a visit to The Jazz Cafe in Camden for one of the highlights of the month....
Gigs like this don’t happen every day, and attending them, you’ll go through an authentic musical cross section of African culture. Stella Chiweshe and Amira Kheir are indeed two artists able to portray some of the most inspiring characters of their musical roots. Stella is a remarkable Zimbabwean artist, revered...