Presented by renowned instrumentalist and vocalist Javier Camilo, inviting a variety of special special guests every month, the Cuban Jazz Sessions hope to create a discourse from the Cuban musical tradition (Son, Rumba, Changüí, Mambo, Afro-Cuban chants, etc.) to reinterpret genres and experiment by adding contemporary worldwide Jazz codes, new tendencies and genres of contemporary…
Kasai Masai’s music reflects their journey from the rural to urban, based in London and Led by hip Doctor Nickens Nkoso, Kasai Masai mix Congolese Rumba and soukous meld with Congolese folkloric tradition to create an infectious form of dance music.
BlueHeat 550 were founded with the intention of reminding people that the blues is not just about hard times endured, but also about having fun and MOVING YOUR FEET!
The Dime Notes have a reputation for an unorthodox approach to the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920's New Orleans jazz.
The Tommys are a London based Folk/Bluegrass/Americana band. They have toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe captivating audiences with their heady brew of barn-storming, blues infused Irish, American and English folk music.
Simo Lagnawi , the Ambassador of Gnawa Culture in Uk & charismatic creator , leader of Gnawa Blues All Stars, Simo, has been BBC World service ,CNN World BBC 3 ,Vox Africa & Other serveses radios & Magazines around the world & performed at a host of festivals including Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Latitude and Boom Town.
With a unique and original sound, Hootini perform their own music alongside original brass covers.
‘THE CONGO MEETS CUBA IN AN EXUBERANT EXPLOSION OF MUSIC’
Planetman’s skill as a guitarist and authentic, larger than life personality have landed him gigs backing reggae heroes, Dawn Penn, Winston Reedy and Winston Groovy.
Soul Funk Secret is one of the UK entertainment industry’s top Motown, Funk, Soul, Dance & Pop bands. This amazing band has been playing together for more than a decade. Featuring top Soul Divas like Vita Ventura (USA), Lucy Songi and Naiwa Ezzaher on lead vocals.
Amaraterra play the red-hot pizzica music of the Salento region of Italy, a dazzling song-and-dance combination shot through with high-pulse passion.
Berber Diffusion are the UK’s first traditional Amazigh band (Based in London), leading the scene with our unique blend of Amazigh pentatonic scales with Gnawa traditional music.
