Devotees of everything reggae descended en masse to Ally Pally to get close with the aristocracy of Jamaican music. The all-day event held in the fading Great Hall saw fans sweating out their best hip grinding moves. Popular artists such as Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Rodigan, Pama International and The Beat...
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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...
Once the fuse is triggered, there’s no way to defuse la bomba. But why in the world would you stop Bomba Estereo‘s glittery electro-Latin vibes? A few weeks ago, we were at Koko for their only London’s show and new album launch and they carried us away with a Colombian rhythmic explosion. That’s what...
A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to attend one of the highlights of the London’s music calendar: Amadou & Mariam. The Malian couple delighted the Koko audience presenting their brand new work Bofou Safou and performing an exciting sold-out gig supported by London born-and-bred hip-hop narrator Afrikan Boy. Here’s what we saw and...
Less than a month ago, we had the pleasure to co-promote an exciting event at The Jazz Café. Family Atlantica and Vula Viel shared the Camden venue’s stage to give life to an electrifying show bringing together West African, Caribbean and Latin American vibes. Since, at times, we prefer to let the images...
