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 good music in the British capital.
Get your agenda ready, click on the artworks & check out our live music picks!
THE SOUNDS OF 2020 @ THE JAZZ CAFE (11/01)
CUBAFROBEAT @ RONNIE SCOTT’S (12/01)
BALOJI @ RICH MIX (14/01)
DINO D’SANTIAGO @ THE JAZZ CAFE (17/01)
BAND OF BURNS @ UNION CHAPEL (23/01)
IN THE ROUND: JORGE DREXLER @ ROUNDHOUSE (24/01)
SOOTHSAYERS @ ST PETER’S CHURCH (24/01)
GLOBAL SUNDAYS: EL FAR3I @ HOOTANANNY (26/01)
IN THE ROUND: KOKOROKO @ ROUNDHOUSE (28/01)
LES AMAZONES D’AFRIQUE @ THE JAZZ CAFE (29/01)
IN THE ROUND: FATOUMATA DIAWARA @ ROUNDHOUSE (30/01)
LONDON REMIXED FESTIVAL @ RICH MIX (31/01 to 01/02)
| Date | Event name | Artist | City/Town | Venue |
| 01 May | LA LINEA – Jorge Drexler | Jorge Drexler | London | Barbican Centre |
The first appointment of 2023 with Arsenal of Sounds is getting closer and closer. We are two weeks away from an Afro-infused evening showcasing the sacred rhythmic fire of Matondology RIOT and the smooth and soulful sound of Seby Ntege and his Band. After having done the honours for Seby…
Artists: Kongo Dia Ntotila , Matondology Riot , Mulele Matondo , Mulele Matondo Afrika , Seby Ntege , Seby Ntege Band
In this show, we travel through the sounds of fado, desert blues, afro-Cuban jazz, afro-Cuban, afrobeat, Arabic reggae, and reggae! We kick off the show with the melancholic voice of Mariza, from Portugal, in “Quem me Dera”, a song was written for her by the Angolan singer-songwriter Matias Damásio. We…
Artists: A-Wa , Alborosie , Ballaké Cissoko , Brand New Wayo , Charles Aznavour , Daymé Arocena , Fatoumata Diawara , Jacques Brel , Marcia Griffiths , Mariza , Matias Damásio , Monomono , Nahawa Doumbia , Neissatou , Nikkle Mai , Peter King , Rokia Traoré , Segun Robert , Sona Jobarteh , Yaaba Funk
For this episode of Rhythm Passport Presents, we tried to compress, squeeze and cram 12 months’ worth of notes, rhythms and sounds from all over the world in roughly 120 minutes. Of course, we had to leave our far too many quality tunes. Still, we tried hard and did our…
Artists: Anadol , Bad Bunny , Bandua , Biga*Ranx , Branko , Burna Boy , Che Sudaka , Dowdelin , El Khat , Ezra Collective , Fanfara Station , Gonora Sounds , Hagan , K.o.g. , Kaleema , Kobo Town , Kottarashky , L\'entourloop , La Fanfarria del Capitan , La Perla , Les Freres Jackfruit , Lova Lova , Maga Bo , Meral Polat Trio , Rasha Nahas , Residente , Rhabdomantic Orchestra , Sarathy Korwar , Sidi Wacho , Soothsayers , TOROZEBU , Yama Warashi
With Visions of Sound we bring you a collection of the best world music-related videos. That’s our way to give value to too often overlooked, rich and diverse artistic expressions. Listen with your eyes! TweetSharePin0 Shares
Artists: Blanc Manioc , Chancha Via Circuito , Ezra Collective , Fatoumata Diawara , Gaye Su Akyol , Julieta Venegas , Kottarashky , Kutiman , Lova Lova , Maia Barouh , Matata , Melissa Laveaux , Serara , Sevdaliza , Speech Debelle , Tank And The Bangas , Tiken Jah Fakoly
Out Of Africa – An in-depth trip throughout world music and global beats from an African perspective!! In this show, we travel through the sounds of desert blues, African blues, jazz, afro jazz, and afro-beat! We kick off the show with a collaboration between Ballaké Cissoko & Camille. In this…
Artists: Balaphonics , Ballake Sissoko , Camille , Collin Bates Trio , Fatoumata Diawara , Fela Kuti , Jacki Biard , Michael Garrick Sextet , Moses Boyd , Nina Simone , Samba Touré , Sean Kuti , Staff Benda Bilili , The Afro Banda Banana
It always feels like a privilege exploring London’s EFG London Jazz Festival hosted by Serious Music. And this year they celebrate their 30th birthday, planning to unravel us with a sizzle and a bang. Held across over 60 venues, you can expect to be submerged in almost ten days of…
Artists: Carlos Nino , Dele Sosimi , Emily Jane Roberts , Fatoumata Diawara , Ineza , Kansas Smitty’s , Lady Blackbird , Mark Kavuma , Nate Mercereau , One Drum , Ron Carter , Surya Botofasina , The Brother Moves On , Xhosa Cole
Nightshop show #99 October via Radio Campus Bxl with +3 hours of new global sounds, also broadcasted via Rhythm Passport & Groovalizacion Radio. Our songs of the day are by Ustad Noor Bakhsh (Pakistan), Grupo Pilon (Cabo Verde/Luxemburg) and Mat El Said (France). Our albums of the month begin with…
Artists: Ansamble Mileta Petrovica , Barrio Lindo , David Walters , DJ Groun , Grupo Pilon , Isaac Birituro , Khruangbin , Kokoroko , Mat El Said , Ruca y El Quinde de Barbacoas , Salar Salman , Ustad Noor Bakhsh , Vieux Farka Touré , Wesli
Sunsets, swimming and sound systems. Tropical Pressure, set on a cliff on the coast of Cornwall, returned after a covid hiatus in full blossom. This year the ecologically ethical festival managed to supply a wholesome, colourful and conscious curation of diverse music celebrating many musical traditions. Spread out across 4…
Artists: Bcuc , CubAfrobeat , Dele Sosimi , DJ FIFI , Hailu Mergia , Kiko Bun , Kishon Khan , La Cumbia Chicharra , Matondology , Mulele Matondo , Prince Fatty , Stunflower , The Mauskovic Dance Band , Village Cuts , Yeamanjo
Download this exclusive FREE Rhythm Passport album TODAY! Preview of the album: This Album is no longer available however if you want to receive exclusive access to a free album like this each month just sign up to our monthly newsletter by filling in the form below: Track List: 1.La Dame…
Artists: Alhaji Waziri Oshomah , Black Jesus Experience , Chalart58 , Condor Gruppe , Havana Meets Kingston , La Dame Blanche , La Fanfarria del Capitan , Manu Chao , Mista Savona , S H I R A N , Soothsayers , The Garifuna Collective , Victor Rice
After a two year hiatus, Love Supreme is back, vibrant as ever. Since its inception in 2013 some have questioned whether a large scale jazz festival would survive, going so far as to label it a risky endeavour. The festival responded, casting its net far and wide to celebrate the…
Artists: CubAfrobeat , Erykah Badu , Franc Moody , Gary Bartz , Gregory Porter , Harold Lopez-Nussa , Jon Cleary , Nubya Garcia , Pedro Segundo , Shabaka Hutchings , Sister Sledge , Sons Of Kemet , TLC
Download this exclusive FREE Rhythm Passport album TODAY! Preview of the album: This Album is no longer available however if you want to receive exclusive access to a free album like this each month just sign up to our monthly newsletter by filling in the form below: Track List: 1. The…
Artists: Amai Kuda et Les Bois , BKO , Cable Street Collective , CubAfrobeat , Dub Inc , Lee Fry Music , Louis Towers y Colombiafrica , Nilotika Cultural Ensemble , Omar Perry , Piper Street Sound , Proyecto Secreto , The Super 20
A world of music, arts and dance awaits at the world’s festival this year. Charlton Park will once again be visited by artists and performers from round the globe, for an extra special celebration in honour of the festival’s 40th birthday. Six stages will host over 150 acts across the…
Artists: Abel Selaocoe , Angelique Kidjo , Bab L’Bluz , Barmer Boys , Electric Jalaba , Fantastic Negrito , Fatoumata Diawara , Fulu Miziki , Gilberto Gil , Greentea Peng , Joji Hirota , Kae Tempest , Nihiloxica , Nitin Sawhney , Pauline Black , Son Rompe Pera , Taxi Kebab , The Flaming Lips , The Mauskovic Dance Band
Mud, music and melodies. Festival season is almost upon us again. Here at Rhythm Passport HQ we’ve been digging through the line-ups, and the Love Supreme program has some gems. Held close to Brighton at the beginning of July, expect treats for world music and jazz lovers. With big names…
Artists: Emma-Jean Thackray , Erykah Badu , Ezra Collective , Gregory Porter , Harold Lopez-Nussa , Ife Ogunjobi , Nubya Garcia , Sarathy Korwar , Sister Sledge , Sons Of Kemet , Yessai Karapetian
Rhythm Passport holders…we are in for another journey in sound! For the next two hours, Rhythm Passport Presents will let you travel the world music-world far and wide. We are indeed going to set off from the RTM.FM studio and together we will discover some of the most exciting new releases…
Artists: Bonbon Vodou , Branko , Corina Lawrence , El-far3i , Ezra Collective , FlexFab , Hollie Cook , Jembaa Groove , Ketekalles , Kutiman , Les Freres Jackfruit , Lova Lova , Lucho Gavilanes , Luedji Luna , Maia Barouh , Mista Savona , Namvula , Rasha Nahas , Residente , Rhabdomantic Orchestra , Romane & Gaël , Santi & Tuğçe , Soothsayers , Staples Jr. Singers , Super Yamba Band , TASUTA N-IMAL , The Good Ones
Rhythm Passport holders… are you ready for another round the world journey in sound? The Rhythm Passport Presents aircraft is taxiing on the tarmac and all set to take off from the RTM.FM studio for our monthly two-hour flight exploring and sharing new tunes from all over the world. So,…
Artists: Abelardo Carbono y su Tribu Champetua , Africa Negra , Black Am I , Calexico , Che Sudaka , Congotronics International , Eduardo Zambrano , Gonora Sounds , Grace Simon , Horace Andy , Ivory Osidan , Joyce Moreno , K.o.g. , Kobo Town , Kokoroko , LiKouri , Mo' Horizons , OKI , Oumou Sangare , Satellites , Semblanzas del Río Guapi , Seratones , Teno Afrika , The Spy From Cairo , Tinariwen , TOROZEBU , Zé Bigode Orquestra
Rhythm Passport holders… welcome on board! The fourth Rhythm Passport Presents round-the-world flight is ready to take off from the RTM FM studio and for the next two hours we will travel together in sound from Japan to Brazil. So, sit back, relax and get ready to listen to the…
Artists: Bab L' Bluz , Bandua , Ben Marc , Candeleros , Chacalón Y La Nueva Crema , Chancha Via Circuito , Diogo Ramos , Dirtwire , Dowdelin , El Khat , Gonora Sounds , Ibrahim Babayev , Isaac Sasson , Joseph Ray , Jr Thomas & The Volcanos , Juanita Euka , Ka Safar , Kansado , Lakou Mizik , Lenna Bahule , LNDFK , Pastor Champion , Rokia Kone , The Ano Nobo Quartet , The Busy Twist , The Super 20 , Warsaw Afrobeat Orchestra , YIN YIN
Download this exclusive FREE Rhythm Passport album TODAY! Preview of the album: This Album is no longer available however if you want to receive exclusive access to a free album like this each month just sign up to our monthly newsletter by filling in the form below: The…
Artists: Al Doum and the Faryds , Dowdelin , EDKUB , Franz Von , Gonora Sounds , Groundation , Rokia Kone , Romperaryo , The Busy Twist , The Diasonics , Walaa Sbait , Warsaw Afrobeat Orchestra
Out Of Africa – An in-depth trip throughout world music and global beats from an African perspective!! This show is a close up for 2021, another difficult year, yet, with so many blessings and so many things to be grateful for. This show is dedicated to all the people in…
Artists: Amaro Freitas , Daniel Casimir , Emanative , Idris Ackamoor , Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids , Kokoroko , Marcus Joseph , Oneness of Juju , Rodrigo Brandao , Seed Ensemble , Sun Ra Arkestra , Tony Allen
The joy and of harmony and collaboration… for her new single ‘Ambè’, Fatoumata Diawara brought together an exceptional all-star all-female group of musicians of African origin or descent for a one-off, non-commercial song available only on YouTube and social media. The tun was composed during the first lockdown when…
Artists: Fatoumata Diawara
This show is a trip through world music and global beats searching for the Oneness in humanity, regardless of all geographical, political, economic and all kinds of divisions, and identifications we might all have, in these times of uncertainties we search for Unity. The unity that music brings to us……
Artists: Adrian Younge , Ali Shaeed Muhamad , Fadoul , Flagelo Urbano , Gary Bartz , Kokoroko , Omar Sosa , Ondatrópica , ONIPA , Pat Kalla et Le Super Modjo , Prace , Samba Negra , Seckou Keita , Seun Kuti , Sir Victor Uwaifo and His Titibitis , Star Band de Dakar , Tabou Combo , The Brother Moves On
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