Alogte Oho is the number one Frafra gospel artist from within the explosive music scene of Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana. Heis accompanied by his powerful female choir, the Sounds of Joy, comprised of Lizzy Amaliyenga, Patricia Adongo and Florence Adooni - all fantastic gospel performers in their own rights.
Gilles Peterson stated after the band's performance at his World Wide Festival: “It was my absolute favorite moment in 16 years at the festival. They were everything that music is for me in 2022."
The gospel choir singing, which is reminiscent of the trombones of Jericho in intensity, is the brand core of the group alongside the melodic brass interjections, the flashing synthesizer accents and the heavily grooving rhythm section. However, anyone who thinks of what is commonly referred to as Gospel when hearing the word will be surprised, because gospel here only refers to the textual content. Musically, it's an Afro-futuristic firework of pentatonic vocal explosions, carried by rolling West African rhythms. It’s Frafra-Gospel, not Gospel!
99p Films presents 'Power to the People'. Cornwall Climate Care has released its latest documentary, the seventh in its series of local Cornish stories, this time looking into the energy sector and innovative solutions to energy impact and security. Join us for their signature social cinema formula of Breathe-Watch-Discuss-Eat!
Deekline is that rare figure in dance music, the seminal producer who balances the cutting edge and the mainstream with effortless flair. Boss man chief of the Hot Cakes/Jungle Cakes collective of producers, promoters and DJs, this bonafide bass music icon is currently experiencing a new lease of life as a legendary figure to a new generation of jungle, bass and garage artists. Tracks such as Got ...
Vieux Farka Tour? returns to the UK to make the UK debut of his traditional acoustic quartet. He?ll bring his own compositions to the stage as well as his father?s well loved classics. Vieux Farka Tour? has firmly cemented his name and star power alongside his esteemed father Ali Farka Tour?, both in songwriting and masterful guitarwork: oscillating artfully between Malian Folk, with the unique in...
A counter-point to the usual open mic setup - no guitars allowed! Instead, bring your digital or analogue gear or laptop and treat the room to your bleeps, bloops and blips. A chance for electronic music producers, creators and enthusiasts to get out of the home studio and into the spotlight!
Moosehead are a five piece rapidly carving a name for themselves on the UK rock scene with their guitar riffs, soul searing guitar solos and raw vocals. They released their debut album ‘Carved In Stone’ in 2023 and have a newly released single ‘Mr Moonshine’ to promote while on the road again for a busy year of live performances.
Hailing from Exeter, alt.rock four-piece Die Twice have already amassed a dedicated following in their hometown for their explosive live shows, selling out the 500 capacity Exeter Phoenix just one year after their first gig. They are set to repeat this up and down the country in 2024 with a string of shows and festival appearances throughout the Summer. With soaring vocals, duelling guitars, funke...
Bristol-born, Penryn-based Robi Mitch's dexterous songwriting is playful and rich in depth, while his new look live band elevates his sound into cosmic new dimensions. Expect dreamy, psych-infused indie pop powered by vintage grooveboxes, slinky synth lines and bass grooves.
CHROMA is a Welsh Language speaking, hefty and strutting bi-lingual alt-rock band from Pontypridd, South Wales. The three-piece are hotly tipped by Under The Radar Mag and PRS M Magazine as ones to watch. Riding high on a run of packed shows at SXSW Festival, FOCUS Wales, and a support slot with The Mysterines, the band announced their signing to Alcopop! Records earlier this year and were r...
Double headliner from Fiona Bevan and Adam Beattie! Since meeting onstage in London, they have been singing in close harmony and accompanying each other on guitar, piano and double bass.
Alostmen are a traditional acoustic band of 4 musicians coming from different ethnic groups in Ghana, using traditional instrumentation in entirely new ways. Their music is based around the Frafra traditions of the Kologo, a two-stringed lute, ancestor of the banjo. Stevo Atambire (lead vocals) is a Frafra neo-griot and kologo master. His voice, music and messages have made him very popular among ...
Having played with rock and metal heavy-hitters such as Motörhead, Megadeth, Hellyeah and Down, King Creature are determined that the true spirit of rock and roll lives on, not just in music but also in the spirit of their performances and the way they live day to day.
Alogte Oho is the number one Frafra gospel artist from within the explosive music scene of Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana. He is accompanied by his powerful female choir, the Sounds of Joy, comprised of Lizzy Amaliyenga, Patricia Adongo and Florence Adooni - all fantastic gospel performers in their own rights. Gilles Peterson stated after the band's performance at his World Wide Festival: “It was my...
Ustad Noor Bakhsh is a renowned Balochi musician from near Pasni, Balochistan. He is a skilled instrumentalist who has been playing the Balochi Benju since he was a child. The Benju is a refined folk instrument that was originally a Japanese children's toy called the taishokoto, before being adopted by Balochi musicians. Noor Bakhsh plays an electric Benju, and he gets his sound through an old pic...
We're off to Minack Theatre with Dry Cleaning! Guitarist Tom Dowse, drummer Nick Buxton, and bassist Lewis Maynard had been friends and musical collaborators for years, and invited mutual friend Florence Shaw – a visual artist, picture researcher and drawing lecturer – to join the band in 2017. With clear musical influences from the Feelies, the Necessaries, the B52s and Pylon, and constrained by...
Black Country, New Road - the name originally found on a random Wikipedia generator - have made an impressive impact on fans and critics alike. After just two early singles, they were declared “the best band in the world” by The Quietus, with glowing reviews from The New York Times to NPR, to The Guardian. The band arrived via the Brixton, Windmill scene in the UK in 2019, seemingly fully formed a...
We once again come together in the magical woodlands of Trefusis Estate, this time for THREE days of music, campfires, food, drinks, friends, family and fun. This year we've added a full programme of music to Sunday making it a BIG weekend of fun! Musicians from across the globe convene to entertain us all - join us! First wave of acts announced : Tarwar N-Tiri, Ichigo Evil, Dana Gavanski, Noriko...
Sahra Halgan is an iconic artist from Somaliland, formerly a British protectorate in the Horn of Africa, and an independent country since 1991, although unrecognised by the international community. In the 1980s, during the war in reaction to the terrible repression of Siad Barré, the dictator of neighbouring Somalia, she earned her nickname 'Halgan'; the fighter, and her songs won the hearts of pe...
