SPRACI

Saturday, 8th June 2013

Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street, M4 5JZ

Join Wara, the young revolutionaries of the UK Latin music scene, live at Band on the Wall in Manchester

The show is part of Wara's 2013 UK Tour presented by La Linea and the band will be playing tracks from their new genre-defying album "Leave to Remain", effortlessly combining Cuba's most danceable rhythms and styles - Timba, Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba - with contemporary urban elements including Soul, Hip-Hop, Reggae and Jazz

The nine-piece band of musical virtuosos have been packing dancefloors and starting parties on the global scene for the last three years (including Glastonbury, The Big Chill Festival, Secret Garden Party, Barbican's Blaze Festival, The Roundhouse, Ronnie Scott's to name a few). Catch them live to see why they're being hailed as musical revolutionaries by audiences and critics alike

Supported by the Arts Council, Movimientos and Global Local.

Thursday, 30th May 2013

Chapel Arts Centre, St James's Memorial Hall, Lower Borough Walls, BA1 1QR

Join Wara, the young revolutionaries of the UK Latin music scene, live at Chapel Arts as part of the Bath Fringe Festival

The show is part of Wara's 2013 UK Tour presented by La Linea and the band will be playing tracks from their new genre-defying album "Leave to Remain", effortlessly combining Cuba's most danceable rhythms and styles - Timba, Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba - with contemporary urban elements including Soul, Hip-Hop, Reggae and Jazz

The nine-piece band of musical virtuosos have been packing dancefloors and starting parties on the global scene for the last three years (including Glastonbury, The Big Chill Festival, Secret Garden Party, Barbican's Blaze Festival, The Roundhouse, Ronnie Scott's to name a few). Catch them live to see why they're being hailed as musical revolutionaries

Plus support from Oncartel

A rootsy Afro-Latin ensemble from Bristol, Oncartel have their sound rooted in influences the likes of Cal Tjader, Hedzoleh Soundz, Cuban rumba and King Tubby, melding vibrant percussion grooves with upright bass, hypnotic keys and psychedelic guitar, and a punchy dub-infused brass section.

Sunday, 9th June 2013

Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, Shoreditch,E1 6LA

The Grand Union Youth Orchestra (GUYO), formed in 2007, is London's pioneering world music and jazz youth ensemble

Led by professional jazz and world-musicians from the renowned Grand Union Orchestra, GUYO run free monthly workshops for young musicians aged 12 to 26 from a diverse range of cultures

This unique ensemble offers members the opportunity to:

-Take part in high-profile performances-Work alongside leading professional musicians-Learn about world music, first hand, from experts-Discover new instruments and develop improvisation skills-Meet and create with like-minded young musicians

They blend Indian ragas, Turkish folk tunes, West African chant and drumming with salsa, calypso, reggae and blues

GUYO members perform regularly around in London at original shows as well as at festivals all over the capital.

Friday, 7th June 2013

Bethnal Green working Men's Club, 42-46 POLLARD ROW,Bethnal Green, E2 6NB

Antler Theatrebring you their first Hunting Party!
A wild night of first class music, comedy and theatre

including..

a cheeky extract ofAntlers Edinburgh show: 'Where the White Stops'!
(at 7.30pm)

So come join the Party and aid the Antler kids on their trip to theEdFringe this summer

We wantou there!

The awesome line up includes:
Daytone LightsGroove-Pop 5 piece from London, bringing their unique modern twist to the 80′s melody, they craft spacious grooves and lyrics that last

"Beach Boys standard (I kid you not)" - Clash Music

Brigitte AphroditeBrigitte Aphrodite is more than a musician

She is a creation, a mini universe, a mass of contradictions: dreamy yet sharp, stupid yet fabulous

"Truly Brilliant" (LoveMusicLoveLife)

Late Nigth Gimp FightGimp mask wearing Sketch Comedy Group

Constant disappointment to their parents

Chortle Award Winners

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominees

Rum BuffaloPlaying a fusion of surreal western swing, bastard bluegrass and contemporary dixie ragtime, Rum Buffalo brings edgy old time classics to the stage and the streets

Caligula's AlibiCharming young theatre Company and Comedy Troupe- Creating Original, Cavalier work with a twist of lime

"Very funny and endearing cross between the Royal Tenebaums and Monty Python" The Scotsman*****

RagamuffinFolk funk reggae band!

Friday, 14th June 2013

The Griffin, 1310 Morena Boulevard, San Diego

Saturday, 22nd June 2013

Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, SW16 2ED

Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Lex Cameron has recorded with a plethora of acts including Mariah Carey, Usher and Lionel Ritchie

Cameron will be performing some of jazz and R&B legend Stevie Wonder's greatest hits including Superstition, For Once In My Life and Higher Ground

He will be accompanied by Raw Stylus frontwoman Donna Gardier and a full live band including pianist Janette Mason.

Thursday, 20th June 2013

Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, SW16 2ED

Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Lex Cameron has recorded with a plethora of acts including Mariah Carey, Usher and Lionel Ritchie

Cameron will be performing some of jazz and R&B legend Stevie Wonder's greatest hits including Superstition, For Once In My Life and Higher Ground

He will be accompanied by Raw Stylus frontwoman Donna Gardier and a full live band including pianist Janette Mason.

Friday, 7th June 2013

Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, SW16 2ED

Charismatic soul singer Wayne Hernandez always gets the audience going with his infectious energy and amazingly powerful voice

Wayne has played at Hideaway several times before and every performance has been a sell out

He has a tight backing band that perform a repertoire of all-time soul and funk classics by Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield and even the odd reggae track by Bob Marley

Wayne himself is hugely successful session singer who has worked with the likes of Blur, Tina Turner, Madonna and the Gorillaz.

Thursday, 6th June 2013

Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, SW16 2ED

Charismatic soul singer Wayne Hernandez always gets the audience going with his infectious energy and amazingly powerful voice

Wayne has played at Hideaway several times before and every performance has been a sell out

He has a tight backing band that perform a repertoire of all-time soul and funk classics by Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield and even the odd reggae track by Bob Marley

Wayne himself is hugely successful session singer who has worked with the likes of Blur, Tina Turner, Madonna and the Gorillaz.

Thursday, 6th June 2013

Bethnal Green working Men's Club, 42-46 POLLARD ROW,Bethnal Green, E2 6NB

Come and join us in our
secret underground shebeen,
below deck at the Working Mens Club

It's a monthly social club, a place for conversation and aural stimulation!
DJs Colin Young and Chris Martin
spinJamaican music from calypso, through ska and rocksteady to roots reggae!

Come along for a night of unrestrained social intercourse!
Play
dominoes, darts, boardgames
and
table tennis!

This month the
Caribbean kitchen
will be serving up a selection of delicious Jamaican Patties and treats!

And let's not forget, There'll be plenty of dancing!!!

Saturday, 6th July 2013

Dutch Master, Victoria Embankment ,Westminster Pier, WC2N 6NU

For one night London's leading Latin club-nights Batmacumba // Arriba La Cumbia // Movimientos join forces for one of the highlights of London's summer calendar

A four hour Latin, Brazilian, Global, Ghetto bass, Tropical cruise down the Thames to a little-known delta where a long forgotten tributary of the Amazon cuts an intersection with London's mighty river for what is always a truly hot, sweaty carnivalistic sell-out affair

Our boat for the evening, the Dutch Master, offers a fully licensed bar, a spacious teak covered dance-floor and two large open-decks to enjoy London's floodlit bridges and buildings - as well as the best sounds from the Latin underground... Taking in the sites of London town along the way, the musical soundtrack is provided by the pioneers of the city's tropical movement:

DJ Cliffy (Batmacumba) will be playing his unique mix of sassy sambas, favela funk and vintage vinyl plus a mind-blowing selection of new Brazilian bangers from techno-brega to baile funk mash-ups. www.facebook.com/batmacumba.london

Russ Jones aka the Hackney Globe Trotter brings the red hot vibe of his twisted Colombian, Cumbia, Chicha party Arriba La Cumbia mixed up wth the biggest club bangers for an ‘Around the world in eighty ways' essential club mix-up, mash-up. www.facebook.com/HackneyGT

Cal Jader & Arias (Movimientos) spearhead the new Latin and Tropical underground sounds in London their sets mix Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue with Urban Latin beats with Hip Hop, Ska and Reggae, alongside the freshest Tropical bass and global sounds

www.facebook.com/MovimientosUK

Thursday, 25th July 2013

The Troubadour Club, 265 Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, SW5 9JA

Alex Hart & 3BF (http://snd.sc/11NWoz0)
There must be something in the water in the tiny village of Ashill inDevon - first Joss Stone and now, 21 year old singer songwriter,
Alex Hart

Teaching herself guitar and driving her mates mad with her desireto be singing at all times, Alex became heavily influenced bytraditional Jazz and started recording and performing with localJazz musicians from the age of 13

Soon after, Alex's talent wasquickly spotted as she performed her way around Devon andSomerset and at 15, Alex won the Gemini FM Torbay Talentcompetition, earning herself a recording session at The MusicMill in Newton Abbot

Solfeggios (https://soundcloud.com/solfeggios)
Drawing influences from Reggae, Indie and Electronica, among others, Solfeggios manages to fall naturally into producing what they feel and mastering that sound.You can pick a number of artists from an array of musical genres and find something in common between them and Solfeggio's songs

But far from being an undecided sound, they excel in bringing together different styles that gives them something unique

Weasel Feetinfo coming soon!

Tuesday, 9th July 2013

The Troubadour Club, 265 Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, SW5 9JA

Anushka Jagtiani (https://soundcloud.com/anushka-jag)
Acoustic folk/country singer-songwriter, strangely reminiscent of Kate Bush

Rachael Sage (http://rachaelsage.com/)
Award winning US singer, songwriter and producer

For Sage - who is also a poet, actor and visual artist, as well as a longtime record label owner (she founded MPress Records a decade ago) - music has always been her primary form of self-expression.

MALLiE (http://www.myspace.com/mallieofficial)
Mallie is a 21 year old singer set to take the music world by storm

Originally from Bournemouth, now living in London this young songstress has created a soulful pop vibe, which is influenced by rock, reggae and stadium anthems

Mallie draws on a mixed bag of influences such as Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks, Queen, Mariam Makeba, Jacob Miller, Bob Marley and Gwen Stefani conceiving music that intoxicates your senses

Zoë Hazel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw3zRXIFM_w)
Zoë Hazel is Scottish but grew up in Catalunya (north of Spain) since she was 3. Her music has been described as dark, melancholic, soulful with quiet but powerful vocals

She mixes English, Catalan and Spanish in her lyrics.. Normally writing about the curious things we all get up to in this crazy world...

Wednesday, 3rd July 2013

The Troubadour Club, 265 Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, SW5 9JA

Oliver Pigott (http://www.pigottbrothers.com)
Oliver Pigott is a finalist on the most recent season of Canadian Idol, a ubiquitous presence in clubs across the UK, Canada and the US, and a co-writer of the hit song "Alien Like You" (along with his brother Sebastian) for the internationally successful CBC show "Being Erica". Oliver's melodies mix a wonderful blend of blues, pop and rock 'n' roll, with lyrics that tell tales of both joy and pain

Tom Dibb (http://www.tomdibb.com/)
Tom Dibb is a singer songwriter from London

He recently released his debut EP Repeat What I See through Insomnia Music which is out now on iTunes

The Imprints (http://theimprints.com.au)
If the heart could play music it would sound like the Imprints as they fire up with groove driven gypsy inspired melodies underscored with dreamy dub/reggae grooves

They lace this together with hypnotic melodies leading the listener on a sweet voyage

Featuring the well-known Melbourne musicians Willow on violin and Linden on drums - the Imprints create a sound that is both light and dark, uplifting and menacing

A magical illusion that suggests a much bigger band! Willow seduces the listener with her violin drawing forth the sounds of double bass, guitar and keys as she builds the sound with her loop station whilst Linden provides the percussive thread that completes the Imprints unique sound

Natalie Earl (http://soundcloud.com/helghyer)
"Helghyer (Pronounced Hell-hear) is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Natalie Earl

Her unique, rich voice, combined with intertwining harmonies and textured instrumentation result in deeply personal, melodic songs which can be dark and haunting at times and provides social commentary on everything from family traditions, falling from grace, witchcraft and Cornish folklore

Helghyer's self-released debut EP is due to be released this summer."

Friday, 14th June 2013

Ginglik, 1 Shepherds Bush Green, Shepherds Bush, W12 8PH

Live music starts from 9.30pm with:
Cotton ClubCatchy, lean and full of funk

A perfect Friday night get up to kick start your weekend

Super Full MoonHere's a trio on the rise

Huge melodies and crafted song writing has seen SFM become a regular feature on BBC Radio

EstrangeriosReturn for more samba fuelled jams

Heavy bossa beats and high-energy shake-downs. Plus this month they are joined by a full-scale 15-piece samba band ‘BLOCO' live on stage

BOOM!

The FontanasOn hand to bring in the weekend

Regulars return to Ginglik for a monthly shot of the good stuff

Heavy-floor-shaking-funky-goodness. See them before they head off over summer

Guaranteed dance floor fillers

Get in!

DJ C-BoogieHas had a brief hiatus from Cover Up

With musical adventures across the Americas, he is back to bring it on for a big April night out

Turning it over and tickling the belly

Expect fresh new musical finds with version excursions and modern day classics.

Thursday, 23rd May 2013

Clapham Grand, 21-25 St John's Hill, Clapham, SW11 1TT

The Abyssinians perform a one of London date at The Clapham Grand

We have 5 pairs of tickets to give away for this incredible show

To be in with a chance to win, email your name and mobile number to comp@claphamgrand.com

Saturday, 29th June 2013

inSpiral Lounge, 250 Camden High Street, Camden, NW1 8QS

Resident Rockers selector Toby Ranks plays a classic mix of Roots, Dancehall, Revival, Ragga, Ska and Dub, from old to new, alongside our usual host and vocalist Ramon Judah (an integral part of the UK sound system scene for over 20 years) who brings his conscious lyrics to the session

This month guest selector Perilous Selector returns to the controls

Additional Reggae Rockers appearances include Rototom Sunsplash, One Love Festival, Glade Festival, Bob Marley's 30th Anniversary Celebration, Jamrock, SOAS, Open The Gate and Dub Central.

Thursday, 23rd May 2013

Jamm, 261 Brixton Road, Brixton, SW9 6LH

An exclusive performance and one of the freshest and most exciting collaborations we have come across in recent memory

AP2P (All Power To The People) is the meeting of musical minds M1 of US Rap group Dead Prez and talented Italian producer Bonnot of Hip Hop group Assalti Frontalia

In addition, the line up will be packed with conscious lyrics and beats from a crack squad of artists to make this one night you just can't afford to miss

A fresh radical and powerful combination that's crossed the pond from New York to Rome, from the Black Liberation movement to the Italian radical left, from Dead Prez to Assalti Frontali! A radical collaboration between M1 of rap group DEAD PREZ, and BONNOT, producer of Italy's leading Hip-Hop group ASSALTI FRONTALIA

This is "All Power To The People" aka AP2P

Supporting the heavy bass driven reggae influenced Hip-Hop of AP2P, will be live performances from none of than Shadia Mansour, AKTARv8r of Asian Dub Foundation, Emcee Killa plus People's Army generals LOGIC & DJ SNUFF

More special guest TBA!

The Line up:
AP2P ft

M.1 [DEAD PREZ]
BONNOT [Assalti Frontalia]
LOGIC [People's Army]
SHADIA MANSOUR
EMCEE KILLA [Caxton Press]
AKTARv8r [Asian Dub Foundation]
DJ SNUFF [Caxton Press/Congo Natty]

Friday, 21st June 2013

Big Chill Bar, Old Truman Brewery, Whitechapel, E1 6QL

The familiar faces from The Sounds Of The Universe record shop will be spinning all their favourite records to get you in the mood

Expect to hear a broad selection from Soul, Rare Groove, Disco, Dusty House, Reggae, Lovers Rock... It's Free!

Sunday, 30th June 2013

Big Chill Bar, Old Truman Brewery, Whitechapel, E1 6QL

An evening of Reggae, Afrobeat, Disco and the odd house classic from the Phonica All Stars.

Friday, 28th June 2013

Big Chill Bar, Old Truman Brewery, Whitechapel, E1 6QL

Had a bad week? Well how about some soul-shaking ska, rocking reggae and jump around goodness to cheer you up courtesy of mash-up king Jstar and buddies?