African hip-hop star Emmanuel Jal has won worldwide respect for his infectious melodies and unique style of rap. His positive message of peace and reconciliation was born out of his experiences as a child soldier in Sudan. See him at 7pm on the Big Fun Day in Queen Square, Bristol, a free intercultural event from 1-8pm during the National Refugee Week celebrations.
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If you wanted to see Tinariwen, hopefully you already have tickets as the Cactus Jazz night at Fiddlers has sold out. Roots Rock rebels of the Southern Sahara and stars of The Festival In The Desert, Tinariwen have enjoyed enormous success in the world's media since they last played a Cactus Jazz night in Bristol. Fortunately (for ticketholders) they are back to enjoy the intimacy of Fiddlers rather than heading for the larger capacity Colston Hall |
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Over at BristolGigs.com they seem to be lining up a "Glowing Review Of The Year" award! Leading the field is Phil Johnson's The Independent review the Andy Hague Quintet's gig at Jazzland, Swansea. Accurate music journalism, what is the world coming to? The Quintent are currently touring with dates around the country in May. Read more... |
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Paraty, a Bristol-based Jazz, Latin and Swing band playing original compositions by Norma Daykin, will be appearing at The BeBop Club, The Bear, Hotwells Rd, Bristol on Friday 18th May, 2007. Tickets are £6/£5.50, 8.30pm. Their music is described as 'exciting, sensuous and evocative' (Andrew Downes) and 'beautiful' (Lemn Sissay). |
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A Night of Percussion, Song, Melody and Dance on Sat 11 November @ KUUMBA, Bristol, BS2 8UD with 3 top performances from Mamadou N'Diaye Cissokho & Max Baillie, Grupo Anya Orun and Cameleon. This one promises to be a real treat for anyone who appreciates top notch musicians playing from the heart, we say don't miss it. Performances start at 8pm, £6 on the door. |
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