Most would agree that stepping into the shoes of one of history’s most celebrated musicians would be just a little intimidating. So it’s difficult to feel anything but respect for Dwayne ‘Danglin’ Anglin of Jamaica, who stepped into the shoes of Bob Marley and joined The Wailers in 2010. Even...
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A legacy immortalised by Bob Marley. A future defined by the timeless nature of reggae music. The Wailers’ performance of their iconic album Legend at the Indigo O2 cemented their position as one of history’s musical gems. For many bands that have played with such iconic frontmen and women, it...
They might have shot the sheriff, but they didn’t shoot the deputy. The Wailers are coming to the concrete jungle to make the crowd at the Indigo O2 get up and stand up to their historic reggae rhythms. They have remained together for 30 years, even after the passing of...
As part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, Senegalese sensation Seckou Keita will be leading an audience at Rich Mix into mystical soundscapes, orchestrated by his kora – a 22 stringed West African harp. Seckou has attracted international recognition after displaying multi-instrumental splendour – known at the same time as...
A sense of community is a rare find in London – which is why Village Underground‘s monthly reggae residency with Channel One is always a pleasure. But their most recent show with digital dub pioneer Mad Professor was something to be particularly cherished. Despite the fact it was a Sunday...
Globally known sound system Channel One are cruising into London as part of a tour with none other than Dub maestro himself, Mad Professor. Together they’ll be making the Village Underground crowd bounce with vibrations that stretch back to 1955; the birth of the UK’s homegrown sound system culture. The tour...
Are you ready to experience some of London’s hottest international musicians at the London Tribes launch later this month? Playing at The Forge, Camden’s eco-conscious venue, will be a hand-picked selection of musicians – exploring melodies from all over the world – from Bengali to Cuban to Australian, and everywhere...
Calling all Londoners! October the 18th marks a rare opportunity to catch London fusionists Transglobal Underground and Albania’s Fanfara Tirana dazzle with a mesmerising mash-up of Balkan brass, big beats, Indian tabla and Caribbean bass. Expect some of the most dynamic and captivating music around during this show as two...
You might not have been lucky enough to witness Fela Kuti perform while he was alive. But now you can experience the rhythmic force that blew his audience away once more at Felabration, hosted by the British Library to mark the Afrobeat master’s birthday. Felabration is a way to pay...
