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
Throughout Oct
JAZZ LEGENDS MUSIC CDS
Bringing together a rich archive of music from of the most greatest and talented musicians. Available to borrow. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. All day. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 1738.
Fri 7 Oct
LIVE AT ST JOHN ON BETHNAL GREEN
An evening of live music to celebrate the heritage, influence and joy of African and Caribbean music. St John’s bar will be serving food and drink to tie in with the theme of the evening. Venue: St. John on Bethnal Green, 200 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA. 7–11pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 980 1742.
Sun 9 Oct
SING OUT!
This is the final performance by enthusiastic singers who have been brought together to celebrate BHM, coached by renowned vocalist Brenda Rattray. Venue: Horniman Museum, 100 London Rd, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ, 2.30pm – 3.15pm. Info: 0208 699 1872.
Sun 9 Oct
606 GOSPEL GROUP
With special guest Yolanda Antonio. The 10 piece Gospel ensemble, the “606 Gospel Group works under the direction of the brilliant Gospel singer Tracey Campbell. Yolanda Antonio. Venue: 606 Club, AD, LONDON, SW10 0QD. 1pm-4:pm, Info: 0207 352 5953.
Wed 12 Oct
TOMORROW’S WARRIORS
A very special group of young musicians who have been selected to perform at this year’s Primary Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. Venue: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore SW7 2AP. 10.35am. Adm: Free.
Thurs 13 Oct
SILVER SOUNDS AT THE AYLESBURY ESTATE
Silver sounds, the famous event for mature clubbers. Venue: Thurlow Lodge, 1a Thurlow Street, SE17 2US. Z. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 703 1691.
Thurs 13 Oct
SONGS FROM THE TOWNSHIP
Thabani Nyoni presents Songs from the Township, a lively and interactive session of storytelling inspired by African song, harmony and call-and-response, together with songs from the townships of South Africa. Light refreshments will be served. Venue: Stamford Hill Library, Portland Avenue, N16 6SB. 5.30 – 7pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 3000.
Fri 14 Oct
EXPLORING ARABIC HIP-HOP
As a musical genre, hip-hop is renowned for its political agenda and hard-hitting lyrics. More familiar through its association with the struggle for African- American rights, it now plays an important role in contemporary developments across the Middle East. Venue: Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland Park Road, W14 8LZ. 7pm – 8pm (Doors open 6.30pm). Adm: Free. Info: 0207 471 9153.
Sun 16 Oct
QUEEN ROCKS GOSPEL
A spectacular night of Queen with The Bohemians and The ACM Gospel Choir from Last Choir Standing. Venue: Broadway Theatre, Catford Broadway, London SE6 4RU, 7.30pm. Adm: £17.50. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 690 0002.
Thurs 20 Oct
FROM ELLINGTON TO REGGAETON
Marcus and Jessica perform a mix of black pop. It could be a Duke Ellington toe tapper or a Prince Buster tip. Come along and find out. Suitable for adults. Venue: Brandon Library, Maddock Way, Cooks Road, SE17 3NH. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Thurs 27 Oct
EC1 MUSIC PROJECT – THE ROOTS OF CONTEMPORARY BLACK MUSIC
13-19s will have the chance to produce music using sampling techniques and explore the roots of the music out today. Just turn up on the day. Venue: Finsbury Library, 245 St. John St, EC1V 4NB. 2pm – 4.30pm. Ages: 13 – 19. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 527 7960.
Fri 28 Oct
THE SHRINE
Acclaimed afro-soul diva & songwriter ESKA kicks off The Shrine’s new bimonthly session at Rich Mix. Plus support and DJ’s Rita Ray & Max Reinhardt. Viva Rebel Music!!! Venue: Rich Mix/The Shrine, 35–47 Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, E1 6LA. 8pm. Adm: £8 door, adv £6. Info: 0207 613 7498.
Fri 28 Oct
ANTONIO FORCIONE and GUESTS
With Seckou Keita and Adriano Trio.Multi-award winning guitarist Forcione shares the stage with two phenomenal, dynamic musicians at this launch of a dynamic, new TRIO. He recently released his new album ‘Sketches of Africa’. A one-off musical sensation.
Venue: King’s Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG. 7pm. Adm: £9.50 -£13.50. Info: 0191 443 4661.
Fri 28 Oct
CLASSICAL BUT MODERN
Performance by classical singer Carmen Rodney – performing Negro Spiritual. There will be an opportunity to have a go at singing in the Operatic style! Venue: Walthamstow Library, High Street, Walthamstow E17 7JN. 7pm – 8pm. Adm: Free Info: 0208 496 3189.
Sat 29 Oct
MISTY IN ROOTS
With a career spanning four decades, Misty in Roots are one of England’s finest reggae groups. Misty in Roots is one of the most powerful live reggae acts to have come out of London and are noted for their powerful roots reggae sound and uncompromising lyrical vibrations. 8pm. Venue: Rich Mix, 35–47 Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, E1 6LA. 8pm. Adm: £15 door, adv £12. Info: 0207 613 7498.
Sun 30 Oct
LIVE MUSIC EVENING
This evening will conclude Somali Week Festival. 2011 with live music and songs performed by Abdurahman Ma’alin Aydid, a renowned musician who will play live with London based vocalists. Kayd Somali Arts and Culture. Venue: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, E2 6HG. 6–10pm. Adm: £10 Info: www.kayd.org
NOVEMBER
Fri 11 Nov
BLACKHEATH GOES GOSPEL PERFORMANCE
Performance led by the London Community Gospel Choir with the ‘community chorus’ of workshop participants and pupils from local schools. Venue: Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Rd, Blackheath, London, SE3 9RQ. 7.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 463 0100.
Thurs 17 Nov
ROBERT GLASPER
Smashing the boundaries between jazz, hip-hop, funk and drum and bass, pianist extraordinaire Glasper is re-shaping jazz by drawing on influences from J Dilla’s deconstructed dance floor beats, retaining an innate sense of melody and swing. Venue: King’s Place Hall One, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG. 8pm. Adm: £9.50- £34.50. Info: 0191 443 4661.
DECEMBER
Sat 10 Dec
SHABAKA HUTCHINGS
Barbados-born clarinettist and saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings is a member of experimental contemporary jazz group Zed U. Venue: King’s Place Hall One, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG. 8pm. Adm: £9.50 – £12.50. Info: 0191 443 4661.
Sat 17 Dec
ABRAM WILSON: A NEW ORLEANS STYLE CHRISTMAS STORY
Abram Wilson offers a fresh take on Christmas with original New Orleans musical flavours. Joining him are Jamaica’s own Myrna Hague on vocals and fellow New Orleans star drummer Jason Marsalis. Sure to be the ‘hottest Christmas’ ever! Venue: King’s Place Hall One, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG. 7.30pm. Adm: 19.50- £34.50.. Info: 0191 443 4661
