Midnight in Paris
Screened at the last Cannes Festival, "Midnight in Paris", the new Woody Allen film, allows spectators to discover the capital through the eyes of the famous New York director...
Paris Film Trail
http://www.v2asp.paris.fr/commun/v2asp/v2/MIDNIGHTinPARIS_internet.pdf
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Monday, 13 June 2011
Fasiya Album Launch
Dingwalls, Camden
Middle Yard, Camden Lock
London, NW1 8AB
Thursday 16 June 2011
The amazing female Kora player - Sona Jobarteh - releases her new album, FASIYA (Heritage).
Joined by her seven-piece band, Sona will bring an innovative, engaging and energising show to the stage. Audiences are captivated by her beautiful warm silky voice, strong West African rhythms and infectious melodies, leaving people singing, dancing and musically enriched by the end of the night
http://www.sonajobarteh.com/
Sunday, 12 June 2011
Africa Oye 2011
African Music Festival
Sefton Park, Liverpool
18-19 June 2011
The biggest live FREE African Music Festival in the UK is back at Sefton Park, this weekend 18-19 June 2011.
Artists:
Saturday 18
Fatoumata Diawara (Mali)
Marcia Griffiths (Jamaica)
Bonga (Angola)
Mariem Hassan (Western Sahara)
Kareyce Fotso (Cameroon)
The Gangbe Brass Band (Benin)
Sunday 19
Sierra Leone Allstars (Sierra Leone)
Khaira Arby (Mali)
Amkoullel (Mali)
Damily Tsapiky (Madagascar)
Cheny Wagune (Mozambique)
Zewditu Yohannes (Ethiopia)
Also there will be DJ session, arts & crafts, and Sky's Africa Channel TV coverage.
More info@ http://www.africaoye.com/
Sefton Park, Liverpool
18-19 June 2011
The biggest live FREE African Music Festival in the UK is back at Sefton Park, this weekend 18-19 June 2011.
Artists:
Saturday 18
Fatoumata Diawara (Mali)
Marcia Griffiths (Jamaica)
Bonga (Angola)
Mariem Hassan (Western Sahara)
Kareyce Fotso (Cameroon)
The Gangbe Brass Band (Benin)
Sunday 19
Sierra Leone Allstars (Sierra Leone)
Khaira Arby (Mali)
Amkoullel (Mali)
Damily Tsapiky (Madagascar)
Cheny Wagune (Mozambique)
Zewditu Yohannes (Ethiopia)
Also there will be DJ session, arts & crafts, and Sky's Africa Channel TV coverage.
More info@ http://www.africaoye.com/
Havana Suite
New album launch by the Cuban 'filin' guitar maestro Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas ...
More info@
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Friday, 10 June 2011
Fatoumata Diawara
Fatou Private Concert
Slaughtered Lamb, London
Thurs 9 June
Review
Fatoumata Diawara - Tall, graceful and charming - is a Malian artist newly signed to the World Circuit label, which gave us Buena Vista Social Club, Ali Farka Toure, Oumou Sangare, AfroCubism, etc. Last night, she previewed to a private audience songs from her forthcoming debut album.
Fatou captivated the gathering with songs about love (L'Amour), arranged marriages, women's rights and African Diaspora issues. She has already entralled London with her brilliant, if not understated performances as a support act for Staff Benda Bilili at The Roundhouse, among others.
Her voice, full of warmth with a touch of blues, soulfully narrates Wassalou traditions; her poise is self-assured and possessed with subtle charisma. The music is full of rich melodies, accompanied by plucky acoustic guitar riffs, unlike anything I've heard in a long time.
This is a promising star who will surely grow in stature and confidence to rival some of contemporaries, and perhaps grace the stage as well as Oumou Sangare, for whom she was a backing singer and dancer. Oh I wish she could dance more, for that is one of her forte!
The new EP - "Kanou" - was released on World Circuit, 9 May 2011. Debut album is out in September 2011.
More info@ http://www.worldcircuit.co.uk/ ; http://fatou.bandcamp.com/
Slaughtered Lamb, London
Thurs 9 June
Review
Fatoumata Diawara - Tall, graceful and charming - is a Malian artist newly signed to the World Circuit label, which gave us Buena Vista Social Club, Ali Farka Toure, Oumou Sangare, AfroCubism, etc. Last night, she previewed to a private audience songs from her forthcoming debut album.
Fatou captivated the gathering with songs about love (L'Amour), arranged marriages, women's rights and African Diaspora issues. She has already entralled Her voice, full of warmth with a touch of blues, soulfully narrates Wassalou traditions; her poise is self-assured and possessed with subtle charisma. The music is full of rich melodies, accompanied by plucky acoustic guitar riffs, unlike anything I've heard in a long time.
This is a promising star who will surely grow in stature and confidence to rival some of contemporaries, and perhaps grace the stage as well as Oumou Sangare, for whom she was a backing singer and dancer. Oh I wish she could dance more, for that is one of her forte!
The new EP - "Kanou" - was released on World Circuit, 9 May 2011. Debut album is out in September 2011.
More info@ http://www.worldcircuit.co.uk/ ; http://fatou.bandcamp.com/
Thursday, 9 June 2011
Motorexpo 2011
Canary Wharf, London, UK
Mon 6 - Sun 12 June
FREE
The world’s biggest free to visit motoring event; a revolutionary format that transforms our global business locations with displays of the latest vehicles from the world’s leading automotive manufacturers.
The event, enjoying it's 15th year will be taking place, in 2011 the Motorexpo will take place at Bank of America Plaza, Los Angeles, in May, Canary Wharf, London, in early June, Brookfield Place, Toronto, in late June and the World Financial Center, New York, in September.
More info@ http://motorexpo.com/
Mon 6 - Sun 12 June
FREE
The world’s biggest free to visit motoring event; a revolutionary format that transforms our global business locations with displays of the latest vehicles from the world’s leading automotive manufacturers.
The event, enjoying it's 15th year will be taking place, in 2011 the Motorexpo will take place at Bank of America Plaza, Los Angeles, in May, Canary Wharf, London, in early June, Brookfield Place, Toronto, in late June and the World Financial Center, New York, in September.
More info@ http://motorexpo.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/
Friday, 29 April 2011
Royal Wedding Live
Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton
Friday 29 April 2011
Westminster Abbey, London.
Witness a historic moment and a new beginning for the British Royal Family...
Live stream@ http://livestre.am/5Z1p
Friday 29 April 2011
Westminster Abbey, London.
Witness a historic moment and a new beginning for the British Royal Family...
Live stream@ http://livestre.am/5Z1p
Thursday, 28 April 2011
La Diosa Jewellery
La Diosa means 'The Goddess' in Spanish.
La Diosa is the creation of partners Natasha Faith and Semhal Zemikael, and specialises in creating luxurious jewellery using refreshingly rare and unique gemstones. The talented Faith & Zemikael learnt invaluable skills whilst living in Mexico
'La Diosa jewellery evokes empowerment. Jewellery is not simply an accessory to be admired, but rather an extension of your personality.' Semhal Zemikael
Did you know that the ancient men and women of the Aztec and Mayan dynasty would wear the most striking pieces of jewellery to symbolise their powerful status? La Diosa recreates this concept with a modern twist, ancient goddess meets modern day woman. Every design has been designed to empower the wearer and make her feel enriched with opulence.
'Beauty inspires me. It has no boundaries and requires no explanation, like La Diosa jewellery.’ Natasha Faith
La Diosa evokes the three main characteristics of a Goddess; Power, Beauty and Mystery.
More info@
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Monday, 18 April 2011
Sunday, 17 April 2011
Buena Vista Social Club
Featuring Omara Portuondo
Royal Albert Hall, London, UK
Tuesday 19 April 2011 - 7:30 pm
Following a series of hugely successful performances in recent years, the twelve-piece Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® which features a number of Buena Vista Social Club alumni make their eagerly awaited return to Europe. This Cuban musicians' collective has played together for over half a century. Stylistically, they span the entire spectrum of Afro-Cuban music. Deliciously slow bolero ballads and majestic danzones feature the swell of strings, while background vocals conveying messages of romance hide behind arrestingly beautiful melodies.
Buena Vista Social Club's most influential style is the exuberant, polyrhythmic music known as son, which gave birth to both Mambo and Salsa.
Buena Vista Social Club's most influential style is the exuberant, polyrhythmic music known as son, which gave birth to both Mambo and Salsa.
These upbeat numbers are full of infectious guitar licks, multilayered Afro-Cuban rhythms, soaring vocal melodies, and brash, Big Band-style horn parts.
Joining this new and expanded lineup of Cuban players is vocalist Omara Portuondo, a member of the original Buena Vista Social Club, whose 2008 recording Gracias (World Village / Montuno) won a Latin Grammy and scored a Grammy nomination.
More info@
Muntu Valdo
"The One and The Many" Monday 18th April, 2011
MUNTU VALDO - new album launch!!!
The music is rooted in the blues, "sawa blues", mixing African traditions with striking modernity and technical mastery of cameroonian rhythms. It incorporates powerful and evocative singing, with plaintive harmonica playing and rhythmic guitar tunes... with special guests:
RUBY & THE VINES + DJ OYA BUN
Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen,
2- 4 Hoxton Square
London, N1 6NU
2- 4 Hoxton Square
London, N1 6NU
Doors: 7.30pm
Price: £5.00 adv / £8 on door
Price: £5.00 adv / £8 on door
TICKETS @ http://www.wegottickets.co
Tel: 020 7613 0709
More info@
Saturday, 9 April 2011
Omara & Chucho
New Album on World Village,,, out May 2011
European Tour Dates
More info@
http://www.facebook.com/notes/chucho-valdés/omara-chucho/1539612185351
European Tour Dates
MAY
THU 5 Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra Auditori del Prat del Roure.
SUN 8 Rome-Parco della Música, Roma, Italy
MON 9 Philharmonic Hall, Luxemburg-Luxemburg
THU 12 KKL, Lucerne, CH
FRI 13 Imst, Austria
JUNE
WED 29 Enghien France
THU 30 Orleans France
JULY
SAT 2 Nuits de Fourviere, Lyon-France
SUN 3 Rheingau Festival – Schloss Johannisberg/ Cuvéehof Germany
TUE 5 Vienna Austria Wiener Staatsoper
FRI 8 North Sea Jazz Festival, Holland
SAT 9 Jazz a Vauvert, Vauvert- France
SUN 10 Europe Kew Gardens, London
TUE 12 Festival La Mar de Músicas, Cartagena Spain
More info@
http://www.facebook.com/notes/chucho-valdés/omara-chucho/1539612185351
Friday, 8 April 2011
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
African Soul Rebels Special Tour 2011
Seun Kuti + Egypt 80 + Donso
Son of the great Fela Kuti, arguably West Africa's greatest ever music figure, Seun has grown into a star in his own right whose saxophone playing rivals his father's while he adroitly adds his own quirks and flourishes along the way. Seun has been singing with Egypt 80 since he was nine.
TOUR DATES APRIL 2011
Mon 13th LONDON Royal Festival Hall
0844 875 0073 / http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Weds 15th NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate
01604 624811 / http://www.royalandarngate.co.uk/
Thurs 16 EDINBURGH Usher Hall
0131 228 1155 / http://www.usherhall.co.uk/
Sat 18th MANCHESTER The Ritz
0161 907 9000 / http://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
Sun 19th BRISTOL Colston Hall
0117 922 3686 / http://www.colstonhall.org/
Mon 20th BASINGSTOKE The Anvil
01256 844244 / http://www.anvilarts.org.uk/
Tues 21st POOLE Lighthouse
0844 406 8666 / http://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/
He will be showcasing music from his new album ~ "From Africa with Fury: Rise", recorded in Brazil, mixed in London, and co-produced by Brian Eno.
SUPPORTING ACT
Donso (meaning ‘hunter’ in the Malian Barbara language) are Pierre Antoine Grison, aka KrazyBaldhead (producer for the influential dance music label Ed Banger) on Keyboards & programming, Guimba Kouyate on guitar and Djele N’Goni, Thomas Guillaume on percussion & Donso N’Goni and vocalist Gedeon Papa Diarra. Their music is a Franco/Malian fusion of traditional Malian music and electronica.
More info@
http://www.musicbeyondmainstream.co.uk
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Tiken Jah Fakoly
Review of Barbican Concert, London
Mon 4 April 2011
A Prophet of our times?
Africa’s leading Reggae artist came, saw and conquered London on a truly memorable night that had the crowd thrown into a dance frenzy from the very start. The long awaited debut delivered an unstoppable performance, the ‘encore’ alone lasting more than 10 minutes...Launching into ‘Political War’, 'African Revolution’, Je Dis Non! and other memorable songs on his new album; classic reggae anthems appealing to a new social movement striving for peace, good governance, fairness, equality and justice, the fans were never going to be disappointed.
His colossal stage presence was reminiscent of a bull-fighter or super heavyweight boxing champion; his music artistry mixed with acrobatic kicks and high energy, and yet possessed with a calm spirituality. This was an amazing show, and will surely enhance his already formidable reputation. “African Revolution is the Black people’s movement…” he reasoned in the after-show interview, calling for his fellow Africans not to abandon their dreams of a great and united continent… challenging others to greater aspirations. At the same time he criticised bad leadership; oppressive and corrupt regimes, which have for so long destroyed the very fabric of African societies and blighted the future of its children through a lack of education, opportunities and unity.
Tiken Jah Fakoly is much more than just a musician.
He is a leader of the new African Revolution, at the epicentre of its revival and renewed sense of pride, political awakening, cultural heritage and economic renaissance. He epitomises a new generation of social values and awareness.
The man, the music and the message is a timely reminder of the current political earthquakes across the world, and a wake-up call to unite against human oppression.
African Revolution album is available on Wrasse Records
More info on Tour dates, Albums @
http://www.myspace.com/tikenjah
More info on Tour dates, Albums @
http://www.myspace.com/tikenjah
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Femmes Eternelles Exhibition
by Olivier Martel
"... Pendant l'Exposition du 8 Mars au 15 juin 2011 Le photographe Olivier Martel dédicacera son livre FEMMES ETERNELLES au café Le Rostand.( face aux grilles du Luxembourg ).Tous les dimanches de 15h à 18h30..."
Details of the visual art prints coming up...
More info@http://www.olivier-martel.com/
"... Pendant l'Exposition du 8 Mars au 15 juin 2011 Le photographe Olivier Martel dédicacera son livre FEMMES ETERNELLES au café Le Rostand.( face aux grilles du Luxembourg ).Tous les dimanches de 15h à 18h30..."
Details of the visual art prints coming up...
More info@http://www.olivier-martel.com/
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Women of the World Festival
With live music, comedy and passionate debate, the WOW Women of the World Festival takes over the Southbank Centre with three days of special events by and for women.
International Women's Day
Taking place shortly after the centenary anniversary of International Women's Day on 8th March, the first ever WOW Women of the World Festival celebrates the achievements of women across the world, while highlighting the need for greater equality. The Southbank Centre conference combines live music concerts and film screenings with one off events such as a live broadcast of Women's Hour with Jenni Murray on Friday 11th March.
Live music
Highlights of the live music line up at the WOW Women of the World Festival includes EQUALS Live, starring Annie Lennox, Paloma Faith, Kate Nash and V V Brown. The concert at the Royal Festival Hall marks the centenary of International Women's Day by uniting 20 charities calling for a more equal and fairer world for women.
Details of reviews, photo and video, coming up...
More info@
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/women-of-the-world
International Women's Day
Taking place shortly after the centenary anniversary of International Women's Day on 8th March, the first ever WOW Women of the World Festival celebrates the achievements of women across the world, while highlighting the need for greater equality. The Southbank Centre conference combines live music concerts and film screenings with one off events such as a live broadcast of Women's Hour with Jenni Murray on Friday 11th March.
Live music
Highlights of the live music line up at the WOW Women of the World Festival includes EQUALS Live, starring Annie Lennox, Paloma Faith, Kate Nash and V V Brown. The concert at the Royal Festival Hall marks the centenary of International Women's Day by uniting 20 charities calling for a more equal and fairer world for women.
Details of reviews, photo and video, coming up...
More info@
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/women-of-the-world
Sunday, 13 March 2011
Annie Flore Batchiellilys
Artist Profile
Annie Flore Batchiellilys, Gabonese singer and renowned live performer, was born in Tchibanga (southwestern Gabon) on April 10, 1967. She grew up in the care of her grandmother, who introduced her to music, despite Annie’s desire to train as an automechanic.
Early Years
Annie Flore began performing between 1988-1990 at the “Arts Crossroads,” a training center for young artists created by Pierre Akendengue at the French Cultural Center in Libreville.
In 1990 Annie Flore traveled to France to further her musical education with singing lessons, learning the rudiments of music and developing her stage presence, especially at the Studio Alice Dona. She stayed in France for thirteen years before returning to Gabon in 2003. Singing in Yipunu and French, Annie Flore has performed over 300 concerts in Africa, Europe and the USA, with songs like “Je t’invite”, which is a musical tribute to Gabon.
More info@
Monday, 7 March 2011
Asa & Tiken Jah Fakoly
Asa
Nigerian soul-pop singing sensation Asa’s powerful vocals and stirring melodies soar above funky rhythms. In the only UK date of her European tour, she presents songs from her stunning release Beautiful Imperfection (Naïve), certified Gold Record in January 2011. Asa was the recipient of France's prestigious Prix Constantin in 2008, and is nominated for Best Female Artist in this year’s Les Victoires de la musique - French Music Awards.Tiken Jah Fakoly
Plus the soulful vocals and political lyrics of
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Monday, 28 February 2011
Friday, 25 February 2011
Banlieus Blues Festival
Banlieus Blues Festival
It is not only a musical event, but a splendid occasion for integration thanks to the exhibition of great musicians. The concerts are held in 20 different areas and halls, with variable seating accommodations that go from 300 to 1000 seats, in the neighborhood of Seine Saint Denis, located north of Paris.
Information
Banlieues Bleues Festival
49, Boulevard Marcel-Sembat,
93207 Saint-Denis Cedex,Paris
Telephone: +33 (0) 1 49 22 10 10
Fax: +33 (0) 1 49 22 10 11
bb@banlieuesbleues.org
More info@
http://www.banlieuesbleues.org/1_agenda.php
http://www.rivesdenotredame.com/
From March 11th to April 8h 2011, Paris hosts the Banlieues Bleues Festival, more than just a musical event! Enriched each year with new international guests, the Banlieues Bleues Festival is a prestigious and must see event, able to gather together different cultures and different generations of jazz, blues, hip hop, world and reggae musicians.
Held in the north eastern suburbs of Paris, the festival's goal is to unite the multiple artistic expressions born in the heart of the French capital. A whirl of sounds that attracts music lovers from all over Europe and makes it possible for Parisians and the rich population of immigrants from Seine St Denis to meet.
Held in the north eastern suburbs of Paris, the festival's goal is to unite the multiple artistic expressions born in the heart of the French capital. A whirl of sounds that attracts music lovers from all over Europe and makes it possible for Parisians and the rich population of immigrants from Seine St Denis to meet.
Information
Banlieues Bleues Festival
49, Boulevard Marcel-Sembat,
93207 Saint-Denis Cedex,Paris
Telephone: +33 (0) 1 49 22 10 10
Fax: +33 (0) 1 49 22 10 11
bb@banlieuesbleues.org
More info@
http://www.banlieuesbleues.org/1_agenda.php
http://www.rivesdenotredame.com/
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Grammy-Award winning 13-piece Salsa | Latin music collective...
More info@
http://spanishharlemorchestra.net
Also will be performing on the same bill as "Interactivo" in Paris, France, at Festival Banlieues Bleues 2011, on Sat 12 March. For tickets and further details at http://www.fnacspectacles.com/place-spectacle/manifestation/Jazz-SPANISH-HARLEM-ORCHESTRA-BB12M.htm
Grammy-Award winning 13-piece Salsa | Latin music collective...More info@
http://spanishharlemorchestra.net
Also will be performing on the same bill as "Interactivo" in Paris, France, at Festival Banlieues Bleues 2011, on Sat 12 March. For tickets and further details at http://www.fnacspectacles.com/place-spectacle/manifestation/Jazz-SPANISH-HARLEM-ORCHESTRA-BB12M.htm
Thursday, 24 February 2011
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
18 June 2011
George Clinton has been called one of the most important innovators of funk music, next to James Brown and Sly Stone. In 1997 Clinton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, alongside fifteen other members of Parliament-Funkadelic.
More info@
The Official Site for the HMV Forum / Featured Gigs / George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Tickets
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Brighton Festival 2011
Brighton Festival 2011
7th -29th May 2011
Aung San Suu Kyi announced as Guest Director
We are delighted to announce the courageous leader, human rights advocate and Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi as Guest Director of Brighton Festival 2011.
More info@
http://www.brightonfestival.org/
7th -29th May 2011
Aung San Suu Kyi announced as Guest Director
We are delighted to announce the courageous leader, human rights advocate and Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi as Guest Director of Brighton Festival 2011.
More info@
http://www.brightonfestival.org/
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Roberto Pla Latin Ensemble
Roberto Pla Latin Ensemble
Band Profile
Details coming soon...
More info@
http://www.myspace.com/robertopla
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
2011 Grammy Award Winners
2011 GRAMMY AWARDS WINNERS
Congratulations to the following World Music Artists for their Grammy Awards:
1. Esperanza Spalding ~ Best New Artist
2. Herbie Hancock, Pink , India
3. Chucho Valdés And The Afrocuban Messengers for “Chucho’s Steps” ~ Best Latin Jazz Album
4. Spanish Harlem Orchestra for “Viva La Tradicion” ~ Best Tropical Latin Album
5. Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté for “Ali and Toumani” ~ Best Traditional World Music Album
6. Béla Fleck for “Throw Down Your Heart , Africa Sessions Part 2: Unreleased Tracks” ~ Best Contemporary World Music Album
More details @
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
The Creole Choir of Cuba
Creole Choir of Cuba
Concert Review
Croydon Clock Tower
Wed 9 February 2011
Also known as "Grupo Vocal Descedann", the group delivered an outstanding performance, surely an amazing way to kick off the 2011 World Music season. In an interview with the musical director Emilia Diaz Chavez, she spoke with pride in confirming that the members of the choir are all direct descendants of 
The choir kicked off with "Mandaje", which recounts the disorientation felt by African slaves on arrival in Haiti. A slow melancholic song, it took the audience through a spiritual journey of Haitian history. One could almost feel and share in the experiences of slavery, all the way from Africa to the Caribbean islands of Haiti and Cuba. "Edem Chanté", which means "Help us sing", and the first of several rousing freedom songs that dates from the bloody years of the Papa Doc Duvalier regime, followed to set the tone for the rest of the concert, for what was to be an impressive set of melodies.
Throughout the evening, the choir exhibited such joyous vocals, with animation and an invitation for the public to join in. My favourites on the night have got to be "Tande" and "Neg Anwo", either side of the interval. The former being a freedom song denouncing the suffering of Haitian people through the Duvalier regime; whilst “Neg Anwo”, an uplifting song executed with vigorous aplomb, is a call to the rich people of Haiti to help their poor.
Few groups – Ladysmith Black Mambazo apart – have the ability to enthral an audience with such natural and powerful vocal delivery, and without the aid of modern orchestral arrangements. This was a concert of high quality and beauty; both a spiritual and vocal triumph.
The new CD Tande-la is out on Realworld records and our February 2011 album of the month.
More info @
http://www.creolechoir.com
http://www.myspace.com/thecreolechoirofcuba
http://www.realworldrecords.com/videos/tanda-la
Also check out Sky Arts documentary @
http://video.sky.com/skyarts/related/remap/video-sky-arts-at-the-creole-choir-of-cuba/
More videos @
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