All London's live music

South African rap star Nasty C is set to headline his first-ever London concert.

One of Africa’s biggest hip-hop artists, Nasty C is known for his sharp lyricism, smooth flow, and hit songs like “Juice Back,” “SMA,” and “Lemons.”

An afternoon of movement, laughter and collective noise rooted in the SWANA experience – let’s go!

'If Mikhail Bulgakov and Ishmael Reed had a godson in Trinidad raised on Rapso and John Coltrane solos, then what you'd get is Anthony Joseph' – Roger Robinson

Anthony Joseph / vocals
Crispin Robinson / percussion
Jason Yarde / saxophones

The young performers of Kinetika Bloco become the Vanguards for a summer of music that has bent genres, sparked new dance styles, and forged new sounds.

The return of the Congolese King of Soukous…

Kanda Bongo Man

Uplifting Congolese rhythms from one of the best soukous bands in the country!

“Kasai Masai is the finest soukous band in the UK” DJ Jamie Renton

Experience the deeply romantic take on the life and times of Nationalist and Nigerias first President - Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe.

Experience the deeply romantic take on the life and times of Nationalist and Nigerias first President - Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe.

100 Club Presents…

Tamikrest

Canalside Sessions with Williams Cumberbache is a regular weekend treat that brings world-class live music right to Hackney Wick.

The Moroccan band describes their music as ‘Saharan Organic Trance,’ creating a sound which is both grounded and transcendent.

Afrofuturist music ensemble

Afrofuturist music ensemble, Fulu Miziki head to London! 🇨🇩

Fulu Miziki blends punk, electronic sounds, and industrial soukous into an unmistakable, vibrant sound.

Get ready for a genre-defying journey with Rage Against the Tagine – a powerhouse fusion group blending the soul of jazz with the fire of Middle Eastern and North African rhythms.

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Guinea, West Africa, Natu Camara has taken the world stage by storm with her powerful vocals and magnetic presence.

She is on a mission to uplift young girls in Northern Ghana, and her latest album out on Real World Records is a bold tribute to sisterhood.

South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is redefining the parameters of the cello. He moves seamlessly across genres and styles and combines virtuosic performance with improvisation, singing, and body percussion.

Gabriele Poso’s live show is an electrifying fusion of rhythm, melody, and cultural heritage, transporting audiences into a world where percussion takes centre stage.

Sample the tastes and tunes of Algeria, North Africa for free; with food from L'Auberge - the go-to destination for many in London's Algerian community - and music from Abdelkader Saadoun, the Algerian king of 'rock'n' rai' in the UK, and bandleader of Takaleed.

The Soul Mama Menu offers a delightful blend of African, Caribbean, and South American cuisine. Soul Mama was listed in the “top restaurants to look forward to in 2024 list” by the Evening Standard. Please take a moment to explore our menu.

Limoblaze headlines with Young & Chosen! Afrogospel in its purest form. A 10+ piece band. An intimate room.

One powerful night.

Foli Douman is an emerging international West African drumming and dance ensemble based in London.

Formed in 1996 by American guitarist Ry Cooder and Cuban bandleader Juan de Marcos González, the original Buena Vista Social Club brought together Cuba’s finest veteran musicians to revive the island’s rich pre-revolutionary sounds.

Formed in 1996 by American guitarist Ry Cooder and Cuban bandleader Juan de Marcos González, the original Buena Vista Social Club brought together Cuba’s finest veteran musicians to revive the island’s rich pre-revolutionary sounds.

Dele Sosimi, the Nigerian-British Afrobeat Ambassador, Musician and Educator, has been at the heart of the global Afrobeat scene since relocating to the UK in December 1995.

Described by BBC World News as “The Diva of the Sudanese Desert”, singer Amira Kheir has established herself as a leading voice emerging from Africa and the Middle East over the last decade.