On Friday 30th November, Focus presents a killer Autumn line-up of African artists at Passing Clouds, bringing you the very best sounds from this magical continent.
KRAR COLLECTIVE (Ethiopia)
MUNTU VALDO (Cameroon)
KASAI MASAI (Congo)
AFRIK BAWANTU (Ghana)
Upstairs
The Afro Palace Dj's
-Chief Commander Yaaba (Alomo, Yaaba Funk)
-Volta 45 (Juju)
Downstairs
-Eddie Boi (Mzanzi Grooves)
£7 before 10pm then £10 after
£7 advance tickets valid all night available only online here
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KRAR COLLECTIVE (Ethiopia)
'One of the most rousing, reliable new African bands of the year' The Guardian
Led by Temesgen Zeleke, a former pupil of Ethiopian vibraphone legend Mulatu Astatke, Krar Collective perform a rootsy yet contemporary take on traditional music from Ethiopia, based on other-worldly modes and driven by hypnotic rhythms. Krar Collective create a surprisingly full band sound, leading one critic to name them 'The Ethiopian White Stripes'. With gentle ballads and high-energy dance tunes, Krar Collective always surprise and delight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7O5NG4ADSI&feature=plcp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIXbHi07o7s&feature=plcp
MUNTU VALDO (Cameroon)
'Muntu Valdo is a literal one-man band, providing all the singing and playing every instrument from guitar to harmonica, like a Cameroonian Phil Collins' The Financial Times
Muntu Valdo is internationally recognised as one of the most talented musicians and composers from Cameroon. He delivers his unique 'Sawa Blues' solo, with guitar & harmonica, using live technology to underpin his powerful melodies. He mixes multi-layered loops and mysterious sound textures with an armada of pedals at his feet. A totally mesmerising experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5vA0GAfOeU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7evhWdHEZEc&feature=relmfu
KASAI MASAI (Congo)
Seasoned performers and delightful to watch, Kasai Masai are Soukous kings. After appearances at WOMAD, Sarawak Rainforest Festival Malaysia and El Poble Espanyol, Kasai Masai's energetic and upbeat live sets are well-known. Individually they have each played with a whole host of African legends - Madiata, Defao, Langa Langa All Stars, Franco & TP OK Jazz and Wenge Musica – and Nickens has also played with Quartier Latin of Koffi Olomide, Papa Wemba, Kanda Bongoman and Zaiko Lang Langa.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iukxm6bgix8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IKRd_YMMDc
AFRIK BAWANTU (Ghana)
Afla Sackey's newly born 8 piece orchestra, Afrik Bawantu, blend vibrant African percussions with a funky horn section to create a rhythmically tight and entrancing fusion of sounds from the Motherland. With recent shows around the country, including Back2Black and Field View festivals, Afrik Bawantu are a band to watch out for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc_Mt4Z-gi4&feature=relmfu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l_tt0bGT2k
Upstairs
The Afro Palace Dj's
-Chief Commander Yaaba (Alomo, Yaaba Funk)
-Volta 45 (Juju)
Downstairs
-Eddie Boi (Mzanzi Grooves)
£7 before 10pm then £10 after
£7 advance tickets valid all night available only online here
On Saturday the 23rd of July, West African notes, musical scents and rhythmic aromas will permeate Greenwich Park. On the park’s bandstand stage Muntu Valdo and Modou Touré will be showcasing their jazzy songwriting for an afternoon of African blues and heartwarming sounds. Progenitor of the amazing Sawablues, Muntu Valdo’s music…
Artists: Modou Toure , Muntu Valdo
Since Rhythm Passport’s early days, Manu Dibango has constantly represented a music polestar to us. Back in 2014, we had the honour to interview him at Womad UK for what was one of our first features. Since then, he and his music have often enriched the pages of our website….
Artists: Mamu Dibango , Muntu Valdo
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…
Artists: Afriqoui , Arteria Fm , Diabel Cissokho , Dub Pistols , Freek , Kasai Masai , Kongo Dia Ntotila , Mamadou Diabate , Mozão , Mulatu Astatke , Natty Campbell , Neue Grafik Ensemble , Parov Stelar , Skylla , Sourakata Koite , Yama Warashi , Young Paris
Within seconds of entering the room, the sense of anticipation was palpable. One felt sure that some exciting Congolese rhythms were certain to banish any rainy-day blues. The band made their way on to the stage, nonchalantly picked up their instruments and began to play their opening number, sung by…
Artists: Kanda Bongo Man , Kasai Masai , Nickens Nkosi
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Artists: Batida , Blur , Damon Albarn , Django Django , Dobet Gnahore , Ellie Rowsell , Georgia , Joan As Policewoman , Krar Collective , London Community Gospel Choir , Mounir Troudi , ONIPA , Rokia Traoré , The Turbans , Tony Allen
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…
Artists: Awalé , Brother Culture , Calibro 35 , Gerald Toto , Hailu Mergia , Horseman , K.o.g And The Zongo Brigade , Kokoko! , Koral Society , Krar Collective , Lafawndah , Midori Takada , Oumou Sangare , Prince Fatty , Psychedelia , Que Vola? , Soom T , Steam Down , Terakaft , The Heliocentrics , The West African Blue Project , Yelfris Valdes
The Best from Africa series at Rich Mix resumes for 2016 this week with a double bill sure to dispel any lingering January blues. With Sierra Leone hip hop storytelling accompanying the soukous of Congo, Kasai Masai joins Alim Kamara this Saturday in a night demonstrating the musical prowess emanating…
Artists: Alim Kamara , Kasai Masai
You think you’ve finally become used to every face and sound of Africa when it amazes you yet again! On this occasion it was the Rich Mix stage hosting an event presented by two agencies, Focus Organisation and Kazum! to promote the finest sounds from the African continent. They brought…
Artists: Krar Collective , Simo Lagnawi And The Gnawa Blues All Stars
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