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  • When I got to The Vortex it was pretty crowded, and I was late, but not too late to see the seven piece Jazz band do what it did, from...

    Robert Mitchell @ The Vortex

    When I got to The Vortex it was pretty crowded, and I was late, but not too late to see the seven piece Jazz band do what it did, from...

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  • “Periferal” is a new club night featuring and organized by British based musicians of colour and musicians originating from migrant or displaced communities. They’ll be presenting music that counters the...

    THE REAL WORLD IS DIRTIER THAN YOU THINK

    “Periferal” is a new club night featuring and organized by British based musicians of colour and musicians originating from migrant or displaced communities. They’ll be presenting music that counters the...

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  • That great new amalgam of world talent Mali Latino play the Jazz Cafe in London tonight. With stunning new compositions like the ballad ‘Voyage’ and the vibrant ‘Congas’ (featuring Colombian...

    Mali Latino tonight at the Jazz Cafe

    That great new amalgam of world talent Mali Latino play the Jazz Cafe in London tonight. With stunning new compositions like the ballad ‘Voyage’ and the vibrant ‘Congas’ (featuring Colombian...

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  • On Wednesday that great stride pianist Judy Carmichael made a very welcome return to Eastleighs Concorde Club, this time accompanied by the American tenor player Harry Allen – and what a...

    Carmichael and Allen at the Concorde

    On Wednesday that great stride pianist Judy Carmichael made a very welcome return to Eastleighs Concorde Club, this time accompanied by the American tenor player Harry Allen – and what a...

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  • What’s On and Where to See It: Cameron Pierre:   Since the release of Cameron’s 5th album ‘Pad Up (Get Ready’) under Cortney Pine’s own record label Destin-E Record label,...

    Gigs Not To Be Missed:

    What’s On and Where to See It: Cameron Pierre:   Since the release of Cameron’s 5th album ‘Pad Up (Get Ready’) under Cortney Pine’s own record label Destin-E Record label,...

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  • Acclaimed poet, writer and singer, Zena Edwards is on tour with “Security”, A one woman show. It is a comical and moving tale of unexpected friendship which confronts the issue...

    Zena Edward’s one woman show – Security

    Acclaimed poet, writer and singer, Zena Edwards is on tour with “Security”, A one woman show. It is a comical and moving tale of unexpected friendship which confronts the issue...

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  • Join Jazzie B for  ’Late Night Sessions’ at the Jazz Cafe on Friday 3rd April. 11pm-2am  Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway,Camden, London, NW1 7PG. Advanced tickets are £10

    Late Night Sessions

    Join Jazzie B for  ’Late Night Sessions’ at the Jazz Cafe on Friday 3rd April. 11pm-2am  Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway,Camden, London, NW1 7PG. Advanced tickets are £10

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  • Catch ‘beat:root’ playing towards the end of this month in west London! What: Concert Host: Movimientos Start Time: Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30pm End Time: Wednesday, March 25 at 2:00am Where:...

    Movimientos featurig beat:root

    Catch ‘beat:root’ playing towards the end of this month in west London! What: Concert Host: Movimientos Start Time: Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30pm End Time: Wednesday, March 25 at 2:00am Where:...

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  • Los Desterrados (sephardic flamenco band ) Wednesday 11th March- 19:30 at Roundhouse Studio supporting Rupa & the April Fishes Chalk Farm Road, London, London and South East Cost: £10

    Los Desterrados Live in Action

    Los Desterrados (sephardic flamenco band ) Wednesday 11th March- 19:30 at Roundhouse Studio supporting Rupa & the April Fishes Chalk Farm Road, London, London and South East Cost: £10

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  •   The British Libraries event ‘Taking Liberties: the struggle for Britain’s freedoms and rights’ was closed by Roger Robinson and his four piece band comprising of Taylor – Double Bass...

    Roger Robinson and The Shout @ The British Library – 31 October 2008

      The British Libraries event ‘Taking Liberties: the struggle for Britain’s freedoms and rights’ was closed by Roger Robinson and his four piece band comprising of Taylor – Double Bass...

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  •   EDGE 08: The Freedom Principle Thursday 13th – Sunday 23rd Nov. 08 Edge08 is a micro-festival – The Fringe within the thriving London International Jazz Festival.  Edge08, is a hip, cross-generational alliance...

    How to Get The Edge….

      EDGE 08: The Freedom Principle Thursday 13th – Sunday 23rd Nov. 08 Edge08 is a micro-festival – The Fringe within the thriving London International Jazz Festival.  Edge08, is a hip, cross-generational alliance...

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  • A rare appearance in London of Tunde Jegede’s African Classical Music Ensemble       Featuring the extraordinary multi-instrumentalist Juldeh Camara and the young Kora virtuoso and Guitarist Maya Jobarteh...

    Tunde’s ACME: Sunday 2nd November 5pm

    A rare appearance in London of Tunde Jegede’s African Classical Music Ensemble       Featuring the extraordinary multi-instrumentalist Juldeh Camara and the young Kora virtuoso and Guitarist Maya Jobarteh...

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  •   Guida de Palma & Jazzinho Jazz Re:freshed Mau Mau Bar Portobello Rd London W10 £6 before 9pm Doors open 7pm   Virtuoso vocalist and songwriter Guida de Palma and...

    Jazzinho@Jazzrefreshed: Thursday 18th September

      Guida de Palma & Jazzinho Jazz Re:freshed Mau Mau Bar Portobello Rd London W10 £6 before 9pm Doors open 7pm   Virtuoso vocalist and songwriter Guida de Palma and...

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  • AFRIKOKOA ushers in some sunshine in terms of some fantastic afro music with the next Live session at the Big Chill House, 257-259 Pentonville Road, King’s Cross, London, N1 9NL...

    AfriKoKoa @ The Big Chill House, Sunday 25th May

    AFRIKOKOA ushers in some sunshine in terms of some fantastic afro music with the next Live session at the Big Chill House, 257-259 Pentonville Road, King’s Cross, London, N1 9NL...

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  •   THE GIG: “UPLIFTING ROOTS” THE OUTFIT: ALEX WILSON’s ALL NEW SIX PIECE BAND FEATURING KENRICK ROWE THE VENUE: PIZZA EXPRESS JAZZ CLUB, SOHO,  THE DATES: FRIDAY 19th, SATURDAY 20th, SUNDAY...

    Uplifting Roots

      THE GIG: “UPLIFTING ROOTS” THE OUTFIT: ALEX WILSON’s ALL NEW SIX PIECE BAND FEATURING KENRICK ROWE THE VENUE: PIZZA EXPRESS JAZZ CLUB, SOHO,  THE DATES: FRIDAY 19th, SATURDAY 20th, SUNDAY...

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  • Zena Edwards is a mesmerizing performer of deeply lyrical, musical, streetwise poetry. The Verb – BBC Radio 3 This comical and moving tale of unexpected friendship confronts the issues of...

    Security

    Zena Edwards is a mesmerizing performer of deeply lyrical, musical, streetwise poetry. The Verb – BBC Radio 3 This comical and moving tale of unexpected friendship confronts the issues of...

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  • Courtney Pine’s Jazz Warriors Afropeans releases its live album,recorded on 6 October 2007 at The Barbican,on Destin-E Records (cat. no:777 25 3 1807) Record Release Monday 28 April 2008 Click...

    Jazz Warriors Afropeans

    Courtney Pine’s Jazz Warriors Afropeans releases its live album,recorded on 6 October 2007 at The Barbican,on Destin-E Records (cat. no:777 25 3 1807) Record Release Monday 28 April 2008 Click...

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  • Screening: The Fela Kuti Story (Music is a Weapon 1982)Date: Saturday 15 March 2008 Time: 1.30pm-4.30pm Venue: BFI Southbank (near Royal Festival Hall) Belvedere Road SE1 (Tube: Waterloo) Adm: £5.00 Box office 0207 928...

    The Original JazzReloaded…..

    Screening: The Fela Kuti Story (Music is a Weapon 1982)Date: Saturday 15 March 2008 Time: 1.30pm-4.30pm Venue: BFI Southbank (near Royal Festival Hall) Belvedere Road SE1 (Tube: Waterloo) Adm: £5.00 Box office 0207 928...

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  • ALEX WILSON BACK AT RONNIES 27-29 MARCHThursday 27th-Saturday 29th March 2008 (early and late shows on 28th-29th). @ Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, Soho W1D 4HT To Book:...

    Alex Wilson Returns to Ronnies

    ALEX WILSON BACK AT RONNIES 27-29 MARCHThursday 27th-Saturday 29th March 2008 (early and late shows on 28th-29th). @ Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, Soho W1D 4HT To Book:...

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  • Doing something special this weekend? The Gathering Bodies & Memory Festival, 7-9 March  At the Bernie Grant Arts Centre is celebrating International Women’s Week, presenting a distinctive international line-up of...

    Something for the ladies….

    Doing something special this weekend? The Gathering Bodies & Memory Festival, 7-9 March  At the Bernie Grant Arts Centre is celebrating International Women’s Week, presenting a distinctive international line-up of...

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