La Reina de la Musica Cubana
Details coming up...
More info@
http://www.omaraportuondo.com/
Thursday 26 May 2011
FELA! is back
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue. London, EC1R
20 July - 28 Aug 2011
Following its sell out success at the National Theatre and a triple Tony Award-winning run on Broadway, FELA! arrives at Sadler’s Wells this summer, bursting with colour, infectious live music and exuberant dance.
**** "The dancing is ecstatic, the music lifts the spirits, and the stage is alive with movement" The Guardian
More info@
http://www.sadlerswells.com/show/Fela#title
Rosebery Avenue. London, EC1R
20 July - 28 Aug 2011
**** "The dancing is ecstatic, the music lifts the spirits, and the stage is alive with movement" The Guardian
FELA! tells the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose blend of jazz, funk and African rhythms ignited a generation. Combining dance, theatre and music, FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist in rousing fashion.
Featuring many of his best known songs, this run will stars Sahr Ngaujah, who has blown critics away with his magnetic performances in New York and London.
http://www.sadlerswells.com/show/Fela#title
The Merchants of Bollywood
Peacock Theatre
Portugal Street, Holborn, London, WC2
31 May - 2 July 2011
Following a sell-out critically acclaimed international tour and packed houses at the Peacock Theatre last summer, the glamour and glitter of Bollywood is back!
A theatrical dance extravaganza, The Merchants of Bollywood charts the history of the world’s largest and most prolific film industry, and the dynasty of stars that have lit its way over generations.
Seen by over two million people worldwide, this heart-warming show is both a delightful homage to the world of Indian cinema and a truly extraordinary evening of music and dance.
More info@
http://www.sadlerswells.com/show/Merchants-of-Bollywood-2011
Portugal Street, Holborn, London, WC2
31 May - 2 July 2011
Following a sell-out critically acclaimed international tour and packed houses at the Peacock Theatre last summer, the glamour and glitter of Bollywood is back!
A theatrical dance extravaganza, The Merchants of Bollywood charts the history of the world’s largest and most prolific film industry, and the dynasty of stars that have lit its way over generations.
- "Like a kick of chilli, its dance numbers overpower with their energy, hot rhythms and kaleidoscope of eye-scorching costumes" The Guardian
Seen by over two million people worldwide, this heart-warming show is both a delightful homage to the world of Indian cinema and a truly extraordinary evening of music and dance.
More info@
http://www.sadlerswells.com/show/Merchants-of-Bollywood-2011
Dave St-Pierre Company
Un peu de tendresse bordel de merde!
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue. London, EC1R
2 - 4 Jun 2011
A rare chance to see this radical piece of dance theatre by the award-winning Canadian 'enfant terrible' and performed by 20 dancers!!!
Award-winning Canadian choreographer Dave St-Pierre has been a major force on the contemporary dance scene for over five years, he has been branded the ‘enfant terrible’ of his generation and provoked comparisons to Pina Bausch’s theatre of cruelty. He makes his long awaited debut at Sadler’s Wells with the second part of his wildly successful trilogy of works exploring contemporary utopias, Un peu de tendresse bordel de merde! (A Little Tenderness for Crying Out Loud!).
Un peu de tendresse bordel de merde! is about the search for love and the human form. Using humour to tackle taboo subjects, it features 20 dancers, naked both literally and figuratively. A narrator leads the audience on a journey through their emotions as the performers leap with a primal urgency, or lie crumpled and defeated on the ground, before climaxing in a breathtakingly beautiful and moving finale.
More info@
http://www.sadlerswells.com/show/Dave-St-Pierre-Company
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue. London, EC1R
2 - 4 Jun 2011
A rare chance to see this radical piece of dance theatre by the award-winning Canadian 'enfant terrible' and performed by 20 dancers!!!
Award-winning Canadian choreographer Dave St-Pierre has been a major force on the contemporary dance scene for over five years, he has been branded the ‘enfant terrible’ of his generation and provoked comparisons to Pina Bausch’s theatre of cruelty. He makes his long awaited debut at Sadler’s Wells with the second part of his wildly successful trilogy of works exploring contemporary utopias, Un peu de tendresse bordel de merde! (A Little Tenderness for Crying Out Loud!).
Un peu de tendresse bordel de merde! is about the search for love and the human form. Using humour to tackle taboo subjects, it features 20 dancers, naked both literally and figuratively. A narrator leads the audience on a journey through their emotions as the performers leap with a primal urgency, or lie crumpled and defeated on the ground, before climaxing in a breathtakingly beautiful and moving finale.
More info@
http://www.sadlerswells.com/show/Dave-St-Pierre-Company
Rambert Dance Company
Featuring Roses by Paul Taylor
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue. London, EC1R
24 - 28 May 2011
In 2011, Rambert Dance Company celebrates 85 years at the heart of British dance, producing and touring some of the UK’s most iconic and memorable dance experiences.
This May, audiences have a rare opportunity to enjoy the work of American choreographer Paul Taylor, described by Martha Graham as the ‘naughty boy’ of dance. A tribute to love and relationships, Roses was first created in 1985 and is set to music by Richard Wagner and Heinrich Baermann.
The sensational Rambert dancers and orchestra also perform the London premiere of Monolith, by English choreographer Tim Rushton, artistic director for Danish Dance Theatre. Admired for taking risks in his choreography, pushing vocabulary and choreographic craft to extremes, Monolith is Rushton’s debut work for Rambert. The final piece in this diverse triple bill is the return of Henrietta Horn’s witty and sparkling revue, Cardoon Club.
All three works will be played live by the Rambert Orchestra.
More info@
http://www.sadlerswells.com/
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue. London, EC1R
24 - 28 May 2011
In 2011, Rambert Dance Company celebrates 85 years at the heart of British dance, producing and touring some of the UK’s most iconic and memorable dance experiences.
This May, audiences have a rare opportunity to enjoy the work of American choreographer Paul Taylor, described by Martha Graham as the ‘naughty boy’ of dance. A tribute to love and relationships, Roses was first created in 1985 and is set to music by Richard Wagner and Heinrich Baermann.
- "All dance companies talk about new work, and interesting revivals, but few make them happen like Rambert... a case study in getting it right" Evening Standard
All three works will be played live by the Rambert Orchestra.
More info@
http://www.sadlerswells.com/
Tuesday 24 May 2011
LAMF 2011
London African Music Festival 2011
Details coming up...
More info@
http://www.joyfulnoise.co.uk/lamf.html
Details coming up...
More info@
http://www.joyfulnoise.co.uk/lamf.html
Le Blue Note
Charming little Jazz club in the heart of Monmatre, Paris, France
Details coming up...
More info@
http://www.lebluenoteparis.com/
Details coming up...
More info@
http://www.lebluenoteparis.com/
Grupo Lokito Tour
Tour: ‘Making Tracks Live’ 2011
When: Sunday 22 May
Where: Union Chapel, Islington
Producer: Kapa Productions
Grupo Lokito played theirLondon
Although the turnout wasn’t great, there were some good performances from the band with new songs and dances to boot. The group has now matured into an authentic fusion of Afro-Latin and Congolese-Rumba music, with an explosive sound highlighting the contributions of the Alex Wilson Band alumni: Colombians Emeris Solis (Congas) and Elpidio Caicedo (Bass and vocals), and whose Latin music repertoire adds gravitas to an already formidable combo!
It was interesting to note that the popularity of the "chicken" dance has now been superseded by the "hug" and "jump", but the real heartbeat of the band (for me) remains the funky drumming of Felix Ngindu with the hypnotic guitar riffs of Limousine and Burkina Faso, reminiscent of the great “sorcerer of the guitar” – Franco (T.P OK Jazz). Sara McGuiness on keyboard is also excellent as bandleader who’s driven by her passion for Cuban and Congolese music. The line-up is complimented by the sweet vocals of Makuta, Iddo and Manora… Madilu system (“Mario”) would be proud!
The post-gig interview noted that the band will not be resting on their laurels, and should be going into the studio to record a new album soon after the current tour finishes.
When: Sunday 22 May
Where: Union Chapel, Islington
Producer: Kapa Productions
Grupo Lokito played their
Although the turnout wasn’t great, there were some good performances from the band with new songs and dances to boot. The group has now matured into an authentic fusion of Afro-Latin and Congolese-Rumba music, with an explosive sound highlighting the contributions of the Alex Wilson Band alumni: Colombians Emeris Solis (Congas) and Elpidio Caicedo (Bass and vocals), and whose Latin music repertoire adds gravitas to an already formidable combo!
It was interesting to note that the popularity of the "chicken" dance has now been superseded by the "hug" and "jump", but the real heartbeat of the band (for me) remains the funky drumming of Felix Ngindu with the hypnotic guitar riffs of Limousine and Burkina Faso, reminiscent of the great “sorcerer of the guitar” – Franco (T.P OK Jazz). Sara McGuiness on keyboard is also excellent as bandleader who’s driven by her passion for Cuban and Congolese music. The line-up is complimented by the sweet vocals of Makuta, Iddo and Manora… Madilu system (“Mario”) would be proud!
The post-gig interview noted that the band will not be resting on their laurels, and should be going into the studio to record a new album soon after the current tour finishes.
A great future is predicted…
More info@
http://www.makingtrackslive.org.uk/
Monday 16 May 2011
Kew The Music 2011
Kew the Music is the new name for Summer Swing at Kew Gardens, Richmond - a series of summer concerts which take place from Wednesday 6th until Monday 11th July 2011.
Full dates:
Thursday 7 July: Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra + Sandie Shaw (Tickets £36)
Friday 8 July: Jamie Cullum, Natalie Williams (Tickets £36)
Saturday 9 July: Bryan Ferry, Sophie Ellis-Bextor (Tickets £37.50)
Sunday 10 July: Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, Omara Portuondo and Chucho Valdés (Tickets £35)
Monday 11 July: Blondie, The Magnets (Tickets £36).
Dates: Wed 6 July - Mon 11 July 2011
Venue: Kew Gardens, London, UK
More info@
http://www.kew.org/visit-kew-gardens/outdoor-concerts/index.htm
Line-up
The line-up also features Bryan Ferry supported by Sophie Ellis Bextor, a London exclusive with Jamie Cullum, Blondie, plus Jools Holland, making his annual appearance with guest Sandie Shaw. Kew have also secured a visit from the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club with their only UK summer date so far and a special opening set by Cuban diva Omara Portuondo and jazz piano legend Chucho Valdés.Full dates:
Thursday 7 July: Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra + Sandie Shaw (Tickets £36)
Friday 8 July: Jamie Cullum, Natalie Williams (Tickets £36)
Saturday 9 July: Bryan Ferry, Sophie Ellis-Bextor (Tickets £37.50)
Sunday 10 July: Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, Omara Portuondo and Chucho Valdés (Tickets £35)
Monday 11 July: Blondie, The Magnets (Tickets £36).
Dates: Wed 6 July - Mon 11 July 2011
Venue: Kew Gardens, London, UK
More info@
http://www.kew.org/visit-kew-gardens/outdoor-concerts/index.htm
Paris Jazz Festival
Paris Jazz Festival is coming up soon...
Two months of free jazz weekends at the Parc Floral.
Where: Parc Floral de Paris, Bois de Vincennes, 12th
When: June & July 2011
Website: www.parisjazzfestival.fr
More info@
http://www.parisjazzfestival.fr/
Two months of free jazz weekends at the Parc Floral.
Where: Parc Floral de Paris, Bois de Vincennes, 12th
When: June & July 2011
Website: www.parisjazzfestival.fr
More info@
http://www.parisjazzfestival.fr/
Wednesday 4 May 2011
Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo de Cotonou
Cotonou Club
Thu 5 May 2011
Scala,
275 Pentonville Road, N1 9NL
London, UK
The legendary Voodoo Afro-funk super group from Benin, launch and promote new album "Cotonou Club" in London, U.K. Do not miss an amazing funky sound full of hypnotic and psychaedelic vibes from Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo de Cotonou. After a year of illustrious comeback live dates including New York's Lincoln Center, WOMAD festival and Barbican London, the band releases its first studio album in over twenty years, 'Cotonou Club', on Strut / Sons D'Ailleurs in March 2011.
Produced in Paris entirely on vintage analogue studio equipment, this new album refreshes Poly-Rythmo classics such as 'Gbeti Madjro' (featuring Angelique Kidjo) alongside a firing selection of brand new compositions. The album also features a special bonus track "Lion is Burning", an exclusive collaboration between Poly Rythmo and Franz Ferdinand's musicians. The mighty orchestre embark on an album launch tour in Europe during April 2011.
Exclusive photos and video coming up...
Time: 7:30pm until 11pm
Admission: £23.50 in advance. Age 18+
Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/, 08444 771 000 or Scala box office between 10am-6pm Mon-Fri
More info@ http://www.strut-records.com/
Thu 5 May 2011
Scala,
275 Pentonville Road, N1 9NL
London, UK
The legendary Voodoo Afro-funk super group from Benin, launch and promote new album "Cotonou Club" in London, U.K. Do not miss an amazing funky sound full of hypnotic and psychaedelic vibes from Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo de Cotonou. After a year of illustrious comeback live dates including New York's Lincoln Center, WOMAD festival and Barbican London, the band releases its first studio album in over twenty years, 'Cotonou Club', on Strut / Sons D'Ailleurs in March 2011. Produced in Paris entirely on vintage analogue studio equipment, this new album refreshes Poly-Rythmo classics such as 'Gbeti Madjro' (featuring Angelique Kidjo) alongside a firing selection of brand new compositions. The album also features a special bonus track "Lion is Burning", an exclusive collaboration between Poly Rythmo and Franz Ferdinand's musicians. The mighty orchestre embark on an album launch tour in Europe during April 2011.
Exclusive photos and video coming up...
Time: 7:30pm until 11pm
Admission: £23.50 in advance. Age 18+
Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/, 08444 771 000 or Scala box office between 10am-6pm Mon-Fri
More info@ http://www.strut-records.com/
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