Black Heritage Today UK

Nu Civilisation Orchestra’s Firebird finally makes its London debut followed by a gig in Southampton after two hugely succesful performances by the Nu Civilisation Orchestra in Manchester and Sheffield during Autumn 2011. This exciting programme features a remodeled version of Stravinsky’s Ebony Concerto, NCO MD Peter Edwards’ Blues Ostinata and his arrangement of Steve Williamson’s [...]

Fast becoming one of the most exciting and dynamic trios to come out of London in recent years, the Peter Edwards Trio is one to look out for. Bandleader Peter Edwards is the musical director for the Nu Civilisation Orchestra (formerly the Tomorrow’s Warriors Jazz Ochestra) and also works with the Zara Mcfarlane Quartet, Nichola [...]

Award-winning Italian acoustic guitarist. Biography, clips, world touring schedules, merchandise and video information. His band, the Antonio Forcione Quartet (AFQ) has been performing all over the world, wowing audiences at sell-out concerts in festivals in countries as far reaching as the Philippines, Australia, Zimbabwe, Barbados, Jamaica, Brunei, New Zealand, Canary Isles, as well as numerous [...]

It was on the eve of President Obama’s inauguration, on 20 January 2009, and there was an air of jubilation when the close-knit collective of London-based musicians – Jesse Hackett (keys), Louis Hackett (bass), Sam Lewis (guitar), Chris Morphitis (bouzouki/guitar) and Tom Skinner (drums) – first arrived in Nairobi.

A rare talent and absolutely not to be missed it was clear that Wayne had a very special talent, his voice, it was simply breathtaking.

Combining the sophistication of modern Soul music with the power of his African roots, the artist known as Ola is one of the most exciting singers on the Jazz/Soul circuit.