When opposites attract. Take possibly the most traditional expression of Japanese folk music (min’yō), blend it with worlds apart styles like reggae, cumbia and afrobeat, add tons of groove, and you’ll have one of the most exciting bands around, Minyo Crusaders. The Tokyo-based ensemble is a joy-to-the-ear music miracle. Back...
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Preview: Auntie Flo (Live), Darkhouse Family & Sunken – Jazz Café (London; Thursday 14th March 2019)
Rhythm Section and Bradley Zero will be at the Jazz Café this Thursday to host Auntie Flo live from the heart of Camden. Hailing from Glasgow, Auntie Flo has been a long-time favourite behind the decks, known for his meaty vinyl sets, world grooves and ‘Afro-futurist’ sound. Five months after...
The Jazz Cafe frequently provides a space for dialogue, community and music. It is also relevant in the popularisation of minority music and thus its rise in appreciation from the larger music industry. Saturday 2nd March promises to be no exception, together with Arabic culture promoters Marsm, they will shine their lights...
Twenty years after the death of renowned, legendary, unprecedented Barış Manço, Turkish musician Djanan Turan, now based in London, is curating a bespoke evening in celebration of Turkey’s most successful musician ever – and by extension, composer, actor, presenter… and much more. Founder of Anatolian rock, Barış Manço’s original music can be...
Sara Tavares has a voice to melt all in its way. Currently extending over five varying albums spanning over 20 years, Sara fuses elements of West African Cape Verde music uniquely with the resonation of Portuguese music. The result is anything from afro-pop, soul jazz and funky tones to electrified...
No one can deny that the Tomorrow’s Warriors education charity has been integral to the rise of London’s current nu-jazz scene. Their yearbook is a who’s who of London’s most popular jazzers. Led by husband and wife tag team Gary Crosby and Janine Irons, this bricks and mortar charity has...
By now, you should all know about Dele Sosimi‘s Afrobeat Vibration parties as being the most dance-worthy and afrolicious in London. Due to celebrating the 10th anniversary of his momentous late night afrobeat groove-fests, the 30th of November at The Jazz Cafe is an occasion that should be permanently etched...
We keep on discovering the DJs who will let you dance the Soul City nights away, the Jazz Cafe‘s refreshed Saturday club night. This time is the turn of Zakia Sewell, a London-based DJ and producer who was also part of the Honest Jon’s family until a few months ago. Today, Zakia...
There are summer solstice celebrations, Midsummer parties, White Nights of Summer and since 2015 there’s also a Chilean summer fiesta in London. Thanks to Chico Trujillo, the energy of cumbia casera has spread through and impregnated the British capital, turning venues upside down and making people dance the night away...
Ever wondered what to do in London and when and where to go to listen to some good music? Don’t ask twice, we’re here for you… SOAS Radio opened its doors to us for a brand new episode of Rhythm Passport on Air. “Tune in” by clicking on the player below and...