Soulful sounds & Rhythmic vibes: Kunle Ayo
Soul Mama Islington, Soul Mama, N1 0PS [Venue Details]
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
229 London, Venue 1, W1W 5PN [Venue Details]
Limoblaze headlines with Young & Chosen! Afrogospel in its purest form. A 10+ piece band. An intimate room.
One powerful night.
Foli Douman
The Fox and Firkin, SE13 6JZ [Venue Details]
Foli Douman is an emerging international West African drumming and dance ensemble based in London.
Gnawa Blues All Stars!
Jamboree, WC1X 9HH [Venue Details]
Friday night with the fantastic Gnawa Blues All Stars playing traditional Gnawa (sacred trance music from Africa / Morocco)…
The Gnawa Blues All Stars fuse Gnawa with music from countries such as Gambia, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Guinea, Mali, India, Japan, Venezuela and the Caribbean.
Buena Vista Live
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, W1D 4HT [Venue Details]
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.
Buena Vista Live
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, W1D 4HT [Venue Details]
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 Afrobeat Orchestra
Soul Mama Islington, Soul Mama, N1 0PS [Venue Details]
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.
Late Night Jazz: Amira Kheir
Royal Albert Hall, Elgar Room, SW7 2AP [Venue Details]
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.
Late Night Jazz: Amira Kheir
Sat, 26 Sep 26 @9.30pm
Royal Albert Hall, Elgar Room, SW7 2AP [Venue Details]
Graceland by LAGC
Boisdale Of Canary Wharf, E14 4QT [Venue Details]
Boisdale of Canary Wharf proudly presents the internationally acclaimed London African Gospel Choir performing Graceland in full - a special one-off, intimate concert marking the 40th anniversary of Paul Simon’s ground-breaking masterpiece.
Kananayé
Pizza Express Jazz Club, W1D 3RW [Venue Details]
Kananayé is an artistic collaboration between Burkina Faso and France that weaves narrative songs in French, Jula, More, and English, merging West African musical heritage, blues, improvisation, poetry and organic trance-driven grooves.
Trench fest UK: Symphony Edition
229 London, Venue 1, W1W 5PN [Venue Details]
We’re taking The Dapper Live Experience: Trench fest with Live Orchestra beyond borders. Our artists will be heading to the UK to perform at the iconic 229 UK, bringing the fusion of street pop and orchestral music to an international stage.
DIASPORA SOUNDS
HERE London, WC2H 8LH [Venue Details]
Diaspora Sounds is a music and culture platform dedicated to championing artists from the African and global Black diaspora
Marialy Pacheco & Rhani Krija: Marrocuba
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, W1D 4HT [Venue Details]
Marialy Pacheco and Rhani Krija bring their long-standing friendship and shared musical language to Marrocuba, combining Pacheco’s rhythm-driven piano with Krija’s expressive percussion.
TYLA - THE A*POP WORLD TOUR
O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 9SL [Venue Details]
GRAMMY-award winning global singer and songwriter Tyla heads out on ‘THE A*POP WORLD TOUR’, in support of her sophomore studio album, A*POP.
A*POP, is the second studio album from Tyla which sports the bonafide hits “CHANEL,” “IS IT”, “SHE DID IT AGAIN” and “IS IT LOVE”.
Marialy Pacheco & Rhani Krija: Marrocuba
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, W1D 4HT [Venue Details]
Marialy Pacheco and Rhani Krija bring their long-standing friendship and shared musical language to Marrocuba, combining Pacheco’s rhythm-driven piano with Krija’s expressive percussion.
TYLA - THE A*POP WORLD TOUR
O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 9SL [Venue Details]
GRAMMY-award winning global singer and songwriter Tyla heads out on ‘THE A*POP WORLD TOUR’, in support of her sophomore studio album, A*POP.
A*POP, is the second studio album from Tyla which sports the bonafide hits “CHANEL,” “IS IT”, “SHE DID IT AGAIN” and “IS IT LOVE”.
Lenna + Adriano Adewale
Jamboree, WC1X 9HH [Venue Details]
Lenna Bahule is known for her powerful voice, vocal arrangements and vibrant rhythms that merge traditional Mozambican elements with contemporary Afro-diasporic sounds.
Sounds from West Africa
Blackheath Halls, Great Hall, SE3 9RQ [Venue Details]
Sounds from West Africa returns for 2026 with another epic lineup, bringing together music and cultural history rooted in the soul of the region, with a focus on the sounds of Nigeria and Cameroon for this edition.
Live African Dance Music Afriquoi (Full Live Band)
The Jazz Cafe, NW1 7PG [Venue Details]
Uplifting fusion of African music and live electronics creates a euphoric, cross-cultural dance celebration.
Stormy
Scala, N1 9NL [Venue Details]
Born in Rabat, Morocco, in 1997, Stormy has become one of the most distinctive voices in North African hip hop, blending sharp lyricism with melodic versatility across Moroccan Arabic and French.
Qadasi & Maqhinga
Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]
Hailing from the heart of Zululand in South Africa, David 'Qadasi' Jenkins and Maqhinga Radebe are a South African Music Award (SAMA)-winning duo dedicated to preserving the rich traditions of Maskandi music while introducing its powerful sound to audiences around the world.
Bok van Blerk & Appel in London
The Clapham Grand, SW11 1TT [Venue Details]
For one unforgettable night, South Africa is coming home to London…
Two of our country’s most beloved icons. One legendary stage.
UK Afro Supergroup Afriquoi (Live)
The Jazz Cafe, NW1 7PG [Venue Details]
An underground sensation, Afriquoi are bringing their uplifting fusion of African music and live electronics to our stage for a night of euphoric cross-cultural celebration.
Dur-Dur Band International
The Fox and Firkin, SE13 6JZ [Venue Details]
There was a time when Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, was often referred to as the “pearl of the Indian Ocean.” Before Dictator Mohamed Siad Barre was ousted in 1991 and the country plunged into civil war, it was a beautiful, cosmopolitan city with nightlife & bands like Dur Dur to soundtrack it.
Alewya
Village Underground, EC2A 3PQ [Venue Details]
Alewya is an Ethiopian–Egyptian artist, singer, producer and visual creative whose work bridges continents and disciplines.




