Oh yes, we had quite some fun at the latest Arsenal of Sounds… We danced, embraced the “sacred rhythmic fire” and enjoyed amazing Afro-infused music. But when you have the opportunity to welcome on stage two acts like Mulele Matondo’s Matondology Riot and Seby Ntege & Band, what else can...
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The January 2023 edition features music by Dezarie, Zion I Kings, Buju Banton, Lek Sen, Marcus Gad, Nilotika Cultural Ensemble, Kwabna, Joan Reggae Drummer, Mikey General, Nomade Orchestra, Sebastian Sturm, Chezidek & Iyah Syte, Alborosie, Midnite, King Tubby, Junior Byles and more… Track list: PRAISE JAH drum loop (Reggae Show...
Throughout the last four months of 2022, from its Woolwich Works residency, Arsenal of Sounds has travelled around Europe and crossed the Mediterranean to reach its African shores. Now, it’s finally time to explore the African music Continent by presenting an evening of warm and enthusiastic Pan-African sounds. On Friday...
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...
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...
Les Mamans du Congo & Rrobin, a collective project uniting Congolese storytelling and lullabies with hip-hop and electronic music, is back with a new single titled ‘Ntima’. This musical collaboration gives importance to dancing, while also representing the experiences of Congolese women in a modern way. The single, which anticipates...
After a short break, Arsenal of Sounds is ready to be back on the Beanfeast Space’s stage at Woolwich Works! On Friday 3rd of February, we are going to dance the winter chill away with the rhythmic fire ignited by Mulele Matondo and his Matondology RIOT jam and Seby Ntege...
