Now–15 Oct
ROOTS AND CULTURE
Roots and Culture, is a spiritual sub genre of Reggae music. These classes explore this genre of cultural expression and the intrinsic relationship between movement and dance. Disabled Access, Suitable for 16 years plus. Venue: Greenwich Dance Agency, Borough Halls, Royal Hill, London SE10 8RE. Mondays 8pm - 9.30pm. Adm: £43.20, conc £34.20 for a 6 week course. Adv booking. Info: 0208 293 9741

Mon 1 – 31 Oct
DEVOTIONAL
Music to celebrate British black female singers. Display of books and CDs by and about the artists all month. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Bow, Gladstone Place, Bow, E3 5ES. (Tube: Mile End, DLR: Bow Church). Mon-Thurs, 5pm – 7pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Thurs 4 Oct
LOOSE ENDS
Exclusive show from one of the top British dance and urban contemporary trios in the early '80s famed for “ Hanging On a String”, “Just a Little Spice “” Slow Down “ and more. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £20 adv, £25 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Sat 6 Oct
GOSPEL EVENING
Singing, Gospel, dance, street dance, music and much more. All welcome. Venue: Merton Hall, 78 Kingston Road, London, SW19 1LA. 7pm-11pm. Adm: £5. Info: 0208 646 7512 / 07903 228106.

Sat 6 - 7 Oct
A CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL MUSIC
A special two-day event, bring together an unprecedented number of UK Gospel. to celebrate the past, present and future of British Gospel music. Venue: Ocean, 270 Mare St, Hackney, London E8. Adm:£15. 6pm. Info: 0208 806 2829..

Sat 6 Oct
COURTNEY PINE
Drawing together strands of classical, hip hop, world music, reggae and more, into a music that's drenched in his own command of the language of jazz –tonight Pine assembles his big band the Jazz Warriors, a group of like-minded spirits, plus film-makers Yeast, to present Afropeans. Venue: Barbican, Silk Street, London. 7.30pm. Adm: £15, £20, £25 + booking fee. Info: 0207 638 8891.

Mon 8 Oct
FUMI OKIJI DUO
Contemporary jazz vocalist. Venue: Djanogly Concert Pitch, National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1. Adm: Free. 5.45pm. Info: 0207 452 3400.

Fri 12 Oct
GDA CABARET
A cabaret features an eclectic range of artists in a special celebration of the diversity of dance that has emerged from the Black Diaspora. Disabled access. Venue: Greenwich Dance Agency, Borough Halls, Royal Hill, London SE10 8RE. 7.30pm. Adm: £15 conc £10, adv booking. 10% discount for group of 6. Info: 0208 293 9741.

Fri 12 & Sat 13
ERIC ROBERSON& ANTHONY DAVID
Philadelphia soul star of “Rock Wit You “ fame returtns to Jazz Café for 2 exclusive dates supported by ex-Ondia.Arie band member , Alanta sou singer as seen on later with Jools. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £17.50 adv, £22 door.Info: 0870 060 3777.

Sat 13 Oct
BHM CONCERT
The St. Ignatius Caribbean Choir celebrates BHM at St Paul's Church, Mill Hill. Wheelchair access and disabled toilet. Venue: St Paul's Church Hall, The Ridgeway, London, Mill Hill NW7 1QU. 4.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 959 2288.

Sat 13 Oct
CARIBBEAN MUSIC
A concert of Caribbean music by the St.Ignatious Caribbean Choir. Venue: St. Paul's Church Hall, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London NW7.1QU. 7pm. Info: 0208 959.2288.

Sun 14 Oct
ABRAM WILSON & THE DELTA BLUES PROJECT
Ride! Ferris Wheel to The Modern Day. The incredible trumpeter and vocalist Abram Wilson brings his ten-strong orchestra for his new show. Venue: St Paul's Church Hall, The Ridgeway, London, Mill Hill NW7 1QU. 10.30am-4.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 959 2288.

Sun 14 & Mon 15
FINLEY QUAYE
Exclusive shows for former winner of the Best Artist title at The Brit Awards, multi platinum selling artist & unquestionably one of the most prolific songwriters and performers of the last decade. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £20 adv, £25 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Tues 16 & Wed 17
SEUN KUTI & THE EGYPT 80
Fela Kuti’s original band lead by his younger son. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £20 adv, £30 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Tues 16, 18 – 20 Oct
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BROADWAY
The BBC Concert Orchestra performs a special Gospel concert with The Harlem Gospel Ensemble, The London Community Choir and America's Michael Terry Singers pay tribute to Paul Robeson, Marian Anderson, Mahalia Jackson and other world acclaimed gospel/spiritual composers. Venue: Hackney Empire - 291 Mare St, London E8 1EJ. 7.30pm. Adm: £12.50 - £20. Info: 0208 985 2424.

Fri 19 Oct
ABRAM WILSON & THE DELTA BLUES PROJECT
Ride! Ferris Wheel to the Modern Day Delta. New Orleans trumpeter Abram Wilson and his 10-piece band tell a story in music which is proving to be one of the most exciting adventures in jazz today. Venue: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET. 7.30pm. Adm: £12, conc £9. Info: 0208 253 1030.

Fri 19 Oct
JAZZIE B ( SOUL II SOUL )
DJ set from the original funky dread. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £10 adv, £15 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Fri 19 & 20 Oct
THE BLACKBYRDS
One of the tightest, funkiest groups of all time returns for two exclusive UK dates. With Laura Izibor. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £20 adv, £25 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Sat 20 Oct
TREEMONISHA - THE OPERA
A unique opera composed by the first African-American composer, Scott Joplin and performed by Vision Community Opera. It tells the story of former slaves ruled by superstition who are finally released from their fears through education. Venue: Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadlers Wells, Islington, London, N1. 7pm. Info: 0207 527 2000.

Sat 20 Oct
ABRAM WILSON
The incredible trumpeter and vocalist is joined by The Delta Blues Project. Venue: Studio Theatre, Artsdepot, 5 Neither Street, Tally Ho Corner, London N12 0GA. 8pm. Adm: £16, conc £14. Info: 0208 369 5454.

Sun 21- 25 Oct
ANGIE STONE
Soul super star launch a new album “The Art Of Love & War”. Out Monday 15th October. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £40 adv, £50 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Wed 24 Oct
THEN TO NOW
Premiere of a specially composed musical piece, highlighting the story of slavery from Africa to the present-day diaspora performed by Africanus Britanicus featuring HKB Finn & Co. Venue: Council Chamber, Harrow Civic Centre, Station Road , Harrow HA1 (Harrow On The Hill (Metropolitan tube) or Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo tube/Metro rail). 6.30pm-8.30pm. Cost: £Free but pre-book via info@btwsc.com

Thurs 25 & 26 Oct
GOSPEL TO GOSPEL
The company, one of London’s best-loved contemporary gospel outfits, present an exhilarating evening of urban Gospel music to complete the programme. Wheelchair spaces - induction loop, lift, parking and bar. Disabled access. Suitable for all. Venue: Greenwich Theatre, 30 Stockwell Street, London SE10 9JN. 8pm. Adm: £15, conc £13. Children’s tickets half price. Info: 0208 858 7755.

Sat 27 Oct
FADUMA QAASIM
Faduma Qassim performs lively, traditional tunes followed by an energetic live music performance and a showcase of Oud playing featuring Hudaydi and Dararamle. A melodious evening. Venue: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, E2 6HG (tube: Bethnal Green). 6pm – 10pm. Adm: £5. Info: 0207 739 9001.

Sat 27 Oct
INTRO TO NITRO: GOSPEL TO GOSPEL
The company, one of London’s best-loved contemporary gospel outfits, present an exhilarating evening of urban Gospel music to complete the programme. Disabled access. 2 wheelchair spaces - induction loop and Sennheiser infra-red systems - lift - assistance available, contact House Manager - parking - level access Suitable for all. Venue: Greenwich Theatre, 30 Stockwell Street, London SE10 9JN. 8pm. Adm: £15 conc £13. Children half price. Info: 0209 858 7755.

Mon 29-31 Oct
RAHSAAN PATTERSON
Los Angeles singer-songwriter Rahsaan Patterson returns to launch his fourth solo album ‘Wines & Spirits’ for Dome records. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £22.50 adv, £28 (Mon & Tues); 25 adv, £30 door (Wed). Info: 0870 060 3777.

Wed 31 Oct
ERROL LINTON & JEAN PIERRE LAMPÉ
Down Home Blues and blues with a Reggae feel on harmonica/vocals & double bass. Venue: Djanogly Concert Pitch, National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1. Adm: Free. 5.45pm. Info: 0207 452 3400.

NOVEMBER

Thurs 1-2 Nov
SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS
Grammy Awards winners and world famous gospel ensemble famed for “ The Pressure Pt 1”, “Spirit” & “I Believe” amongst many more. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £27.50 adv, £32 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Sat 3 Nov
SPARLHA SWA (WITH ZENA EDWARDS)
Jamaican-born, New York-based, guitarist/singer delivers tuches of folk, soul, blues, rock, Latin jazz, Brazilian, African and classical Indian can all be found in Sparlha’s velveteen vocals. Venue: Bernie Grant Centre, Tottenham, London.

Thurs 8 & 9 Nov
MBAWULA & TOWNSHIP CHOIR
Celebration of South and West African township music and song featuring Mbawula, an all star big band and Township choir of local singers and gifted, talented young people. Family event. Disabled access. Venue: Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, Blackheath, London SE3 9RQ. 7pm. £12, conc £10. Info: 0208 463 0100.

Fri 9 Nov
WAYNE MARSHALL & THE LSO
Whenever this organist appears sparkle and virtuosity can be guaranteed, and his performance with the London Symphony Orchestra should be no different. Venue: The Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London. 7.30pm. Adm: ?6 – ?30. Info: 0207 638 8891.

Sat 17 Nov
JOYCE
Richly talented Brazilian singer and instrumentalist updating bossa nova for the 21st Century. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £17.50 adv, £20 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Sun 18- 20 Nov
ORCHESTRA BAOBAB
The legendary Senegalese band. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £23.50 adv, £28 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Sun 18 Nov
JULIET KELLY
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Juliet writes accessible and original songs that music loves from all sections of the jazz world enjoy. Venue: Studio Theatre, Artsdepot, 5 Neither Street, Tally Ho Corner, London N12 0GA. 8pm. Adm: £146, conc £12. Info: 0208 369 5454.

Wed 21 Nov
ERNEST RANGLIN & MAFIA & FLUXY BAND
The Father of Ska & Jamaican Jazz.Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £22.50 adv, £28 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Thurs 22 Nov
JOSHUA REDMAN
Tonight’s trio concert is an opportunity to experience this new phase in the career of one of the most vital figures in contemporary jazz.. Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1. 7.30pm. Adm: £20 + booking fee. Info: 0871 663 2505.

Fri 23 Nov
MAD PROFESSOR DUB SHOW
One of the best reggae producers in England. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £12.50 adv, £15 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Fri 23-24 Nov
JANET KAY & CARROLL THOMPSON
Queens of Lovers Rock return. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £20 adv, £25 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Sat 24 Nov
PAMA INTERNATIONAL
Soul-induced ska, rocksteady & dub sensation for the 21st century. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £10 adv, £12 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Tue 27 Nov
EEK-A-MOUSE
Godfather of Dancehall plays one off show. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £20 adv, £25 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Wed 28 Nov
JOHN HOLT & DJ MARK LAMARR
One of the great songwriters in reggae history of “ Police In Helicopter”, "OK Fred", "A Love I Can Feel," fame and many more. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £27.50 adv, £35 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Thurs 29 Nov
MOODYMAN
Detroit legend ranked alongside such revered & diverse producers as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Carl Craig & Mike Banks. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. Adm: £12.50 adv, £15 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.

Tues 4 Dec
MUSIC AND STORIES FROM SOMALIA
Mohamed Maigag will grip you with engaging and absorbing songs from his native Somalia. Listen to the story of how each traditional song came about and let your imagination be transported to another culture. Venue: Central Library Lecture Theatre, Phillimore Walk W8 7RX. 2pm - 2.45pm. Adm: Free, adv booking. Info: 0207 361 3844.