Music Events
Please note: The listings for BHM have been ‘retained’ to show new viewers what kinds of activities are common during the Black History Month which covers October to November annually. For regular listings visit: Arts and Entertainment
2012 Listings
Gigs/workshops
Wed 10 Oct
THE HISTORY OF BLACK BRITAIN IN 100 SONGS
Part 1 with Dennis Bovell. Taking you on a musical journey with songs from The Beatles, Bob Marley and Amy Winehouse in an acoustic reggae style.
Venue: Bernie Grant Centre, Town Hall approach, Tottenham London N15 4RX.
Time: 7.30pm
Adm: £10-£12
Info: 0208 365 5450.
Fri 12 Oct
AZEALIA BANKS
New York rapper is touring all over the UK.
Venue: Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherd Bush Green, London W12 8TT.
Time: 7.30pm.
Info: 0208 354 3300.
Fri 12 Oct
MISHA B
The X Factor Finalist will be performing live.
Venue: Leicester University, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH
Info: 0116 252 2522.
Fri 12 & 26 Oct
OSVALDO CHACON
Renowned Cuban singer will wow audiences with this spicy mixture of jazz, salsa, soul, funk and Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
Venue: Floridita, 100 Wardour St, London W1F 0TN.
Adm: £10-£14.
Info: 0207 314 4000.
Sat 13 Oct
LEMAR
Come celebrate with Omar, his birthday and recently awarded MBE for services to music.
Venue: Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, London NW1.
Time: 7pm.
Info: 0843 221 0100.
Sun 14 Oct
FELA KUTI TRIBUTE CONCERT
An annual event to celebrate the originator of Afrobeat.
Venue: Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, London NW1.
Info: 0843 221 0100
Sun 14 Oct
SUNDAY AFTERNOON GOSPEL
606 regulars,keyboardist Miko in association with brilliant Gospel singer and choral director Tracey Campbell leading some of the finest Gospel singers on the scene.
Venue: 606 Club, 90 Lots Rd, London SW10 0QD.
Time: 1.30pm.
Info: 0207 352 5953.
Wed 14 & 17 Oct
BERES HAMMOND
Reggae icon usually referred to as just ‘Beres’. No other name required, you just know who he is. He shares the stage with Tarrus Riley who hit She’s Royal’ will forever remain the chosen song for newly-weds having the first dance.
Venue: Wembley Arena, London HA9 0AA. Info: 0208 555 0044. And (17th) Sheridan Suite, 371 Oldham Rd, Manchester.
Info: 0161 203 6667.
Tues 16 Oct
THE HISTORY OF BLACK BRITAIN IN 100 SONGS
Part 2 The Windrush Years, Veteran radio broadcaster Alex Pascall in a very special evening remembering the music that was brought over to Britain by the Windrush generation from the Caribbean.
Venue: Bernie Grant Centre, Town Hall approach, Tottenham London N15 4RX.
Time: 7.30pm
Adm: £6.
Info: 0208 365 5450.
Wed 17 Oct
JERU THE DAMAJA
After nearly 20 years in the industry Kendrick Jeru Davis, known as Jeru the Damaja has established himself as a multitalented, multifaceted artist and businessperson. No deals tonight, pass him the Mic.
Venue: Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, London NW1.
Adm: £13.50.
Info: 0843 221 0100.
Thurs 18 Oct
GOLDEN TIME SINGALONG
Join Victor and his guitar to sing classic pop hits from black artists. Refreshments provided.
Venue: Idea Store Chrisp St, 1 Vesey Path, East India Dock Rd, London E14 6BT.
Time: 10am – 12noon.
Adm: Free.
Info: 0207 364 4332.
Fri 19 Oct
AFRICAN ART SONG
Nigerian & African –American Art Songs performed by soprano Lola Oduwole Suitable for all ages.
Venue: Original Gallery, Hornsey Library, Haringey Park, London N8 9JA.
Time: 3pm
Adm: Free.
Info: 0208 489 1118 / 1429.
Sat 20 Oct
CELEBRATE BHM
Community choir Swale Singers sings some African and gospel songs, including favourites such as Swing Low Sweet Chariot. Suitable for all ages.
Venue: Chatham library, Chatham Community Hub, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4. Booking essentiall.
Time: 2pm.
Adm: Adm: Free.
Mon 22-26 Oct
CAMEO
Cameo topped the R&B charts for more than a decade, has sold more than 17 million albums and is one of the most popular Funk/ Rock and Soul bands of its era.
Venue: Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, London NW1.
Info: 0843 221 0100.
Tues 23 Oct
SOMALI WEEK FESTIVAL
Share your talent: Youth day (In English). Celebration of young British people with Somali heritage that excelled in different fields.
Venue: Oxford House, Derbyshire St, Bethnal Green, E2 6HG.
Time: 6 –10pm.
Adm: Free.
Info: 07903 712 949.
Wed 24 & 25Oct
THE LOVERS ROCK MONOLOGUES
In this critically acclaimed Lovers Rock ambassadors Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Victor Romero Evans share their heart-warming and hilarious stories, punctuated by songs of the era with the soundtrack performed by a live 3 piece band.
Venue: Bernie Grant Centre, Town Hall approach, Tottenham London N15 4RX.
Time: 7.30pm
Adm: £10 – £12.
Info: 0208 365 5450.
Wed 24, 26, 31 Oct 2 Nov
CATCH A FIRE
Jazz Jamaica All Stars and Urban Soul Orchestra, with special guest Brinsley Forbes present a sernsational tribute to Bob Marley and the Wailers, and their iconic album ‘Catch a Fire’.
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1. Info: 0844 875 0073; 26th in Leeds Town Hall – info: 0113 224 3801; 31st At De Montfort Hall, Leicester – Info: 0116 233 3111; then 2 Nov at Usher Hall, Edinburgh.
Info: 0131 228 1155.
Fri 26 Oct
IMAANI
Incognito’s funk and soul diva Imaani plays an intimate gig, running through a repertoire of
Afro beats, club rhythms and disco-house classics.
Venue: Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2ED.
Time: 7pm -11pm
Adm: £12.
Info: 0208 835 7070.
Sat 27 Oct
JANET KAY & CAROL THOMPSON
Lovers rock legends, including Sandra Cross will keep the dance floor full.
Venue: Indig02, Greenqich, London SE10.
Time: 7pm.
Info: 0844 844 0444.
Sun 28 & 29 Oct
LIONAL RICHIE
Can’t miss this gig! Come on!!
Venue: The O2, London.
Info: 0844 856 9202.
Sun 28 Oct, Sun 1 & 2 Nov
TINCHY STRYDER
Great Grimeis from the ultimate working-class boy made good.
Venue: 71 Phoenix Way, Coventry, CV6 6GE; then 1 Nov at Under The Bridge,Stamford Bridge, Chelsea Village, Fulham Rd SW6, then 2 Nov at Bournemouth, Exeter Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5AQ.
Mon 29 Oct
PUBLIC ENEMY
Hip-hop pioneers return to the UK for a show not to be missed.
Venue: Brighton Dome Concert Hall, New Rd, Brighton BN1.
Time: 7pm.
Adm: £34.
Info: 01273 709 666.
Wed 31 Oct
THE SOS Band
An absolute Legend. Do not miss them.
Venue: Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, London NW1.
Time: 7pm.
Info: 0843 221 0100.
Wed 31 Oct
SINGING WORKSHOP
A singing workshop exploring Caribbean songs about work and play, to celebrate Black Heritage in the Borough. With Andrea Encinas of British Gospel Arts.
Venue: Vestry House Museum, Vestry Rd, Walthamstow, London E17 9NH.
Time: 1pm.
Info: 0208 496 4391.
NOVEMBER
Fri 2 Nov
MOKOOMBA
Coming from a Tonga minority, Mokoomba sing a language foreign to even their own countrymen by exploiting Tonga folklore rhythms and offset it to Congolese grooves, rap, ska and Latin tunes.
Venue: The Front Room at QEH, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX. Time: 5.30pm.
Adm: Free.
Info: 0844 847 9910.
Wed 7 Nov
KRYSTLE WARREN
A true original…her deep, breathy voice easing between soulful balladry and scat jazz, with echoes of ragtime, gospel and country. Her assurance is as remarkable as her range. Venue: Soho (downstairs) Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London WI.
Time: 7.30pm.
Adm: £12.50.
Info: 0207 287 5060.
Fri 9 Nov
CHARLIE PRIDE
Remember him?
Venue: Indig02, Greenwich. London.
Time: 7.30pm.
Into: 0844 844 0002
Fri 9 Nov
AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE QUINTET WITH EMPIRICAL
One of the most striking figures on today’s jazz scene.
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.
Time: 7:30pm.
Adm: £10 and £20.
Info: 0844 847 9910.
Mon 12 Nov
HERBIE HANCOCK: PLUGGED IN
Hancock returns to London for his first ever solo concert – a fascinating journey which travels between acoustic piano and electronic innovation.
Venue: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.
Time: 7:30pm.
Adm: £10 – £45.
Info: 0844 847 9910.
Tues 13 Nov
PSYLUS
Jazz, hip-hop and electronica infuse the music of a young, five-piece band that have been met with a strong reaction, despite only recently having made their live debut.
Venue: The Front Room at QEH, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.
Time: 6pm.
Adm: Free.
Info: 0844 847 9910.
Tues 13 Nov
SHABAKA HUTCHINGS & THE BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA
Shabaka Hutchings is fast becoming the name to look out for on the British jazz scene.
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.
Time: 7:30pm.
Adm: £12 and £15.
Info: 0844 847 9910.
Thurs 15 Nov
ESPERANZA SPALDING
She pipped Justin Bieber to the post for Best Newcomer Grammy, now she brings her driving, funk-influenced alter-ego to the fore with latest release Radio Music Society.
Venue: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.
Time: 7:30pm.
Adm: £10 – £32.50.
Info: 0844 847 9910.
Fri 16 Nov
ADRIANO ADEWALE
Brazilian percussionist performing an array of percussion instruments in extraordinary and surprising ways to create ‘exhilarating, uplifting, life affirming music.
Venue: The Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.
Time: 6pm.
Adm: Free.
Info: 0844 847 9910.
Fri 16 Nov
JACK DEJOHNETTE GROUP
One of the finest jazz drummers of all time, Jack DeJohnette celebrates his 70th birthday in fine style with a quintet that includes the reedsman Don Byron.
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.
Time: 7:30pm.
Adm: £10 – £27.50.
Info: 0844 847 9910.
Sat 17 Nov
PARALLAL: A TRIBUTE TO JOE HARRIOTT
A sonic and visual tribute to the Jamaican jazz genius Joe Harriott under the artistic directorship of Gary Crosby OBE.
Venue: Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.
Time: 7:45pm.
Adm: £10 – £20.
Info: 0844 847 9910.
Wed 21 Nov
THE RAY LEMA TRIO
French-Congolese pianist and former priest Ray Lema creates improvisation music that evokes a broad spectrum of musical languages, from folk, blues, ethnic and gospel to classical, jazz and beyond.
Venue: Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.
Time: 7:45pm.
Adm: £20.
Info: 0844 847 9910.
Wed 21 Nov
THE STYLISTICS
Take a walk down memory lane, hit after hit, after hit!
Venue: Indig02, Greenwich. London.
Time: 7.30pm.
Info: 0844 844 0002.
Thurs 22 Nov
ARYIA AFROBEAT ARKESTRA
Leeds based Afrobeat collective combining infectious afrobeat rhythms with 70’s space jazz pioneers & 60’s free jazz.
Venue: FLORIDITA, 100 Wardour Street, London W1F 0TN.
Time: 8pm.
Adm: £10-£15.
Info: 0207 314 4000.
Fri 23 Nov
NAMVULA
Zambian – Scottish singer and songwriter Namvula brings a world of southern African-inspired melodies and rhythms fused with jazzy undertones, with songs that lilt enchantingly between Zambia and Mozambique.
Venue: Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.
Time: 1pm.
Adm: Free.
Info: 0844 847 9910.
DECEMBER
Fri 4 Dec
ROACHFORD
Best known for his huge 80s hit, Cuddly Toy.
Venue: Islington Assembly Hall, Upper St, London N1.
Time: 7.30pm.
Info: 0207 527 7900.
