Barbican Concerts

Dear Colleague:
This summer, the Barbican centre is hosting its Groove Nation festival of funk and soul.
 
The festival begins on 28 May with a fantastic line up of internationally renowned artists, exploring the roots and influence of funk and soul. From African beginnings to today’s urban hybrids, we bring you a feast of funky grooves from around the globe with celebrated artists from Brazil, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Algeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, USA and Europe. 
 
Seun Kuti & Africa 80 will open the festival on 28 May. They are joined by a reunited Geraldo Pino & The Heartbreaks from Sierra Leone. For more details see http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?id=7387 
 
‘Still Black, Still Proud’ - An African Tribute to James Brown continues the festival on 14 June with a line up of legendary musicians including Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley, Cheikh Lo, Tony Allen, Vieux Farka Toure, Simphiwe Dana, and more…
For more details see http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?id=7436
 
The festival looks set to be a huge success, so please include us in your newsletters, websites and e-lists!
 
If you would like more information about these concerts, and if you would like flyers to display in your organisation, please contact me on naanderson@barbican.org.uk or call me on 0207 382 6002
 
I look forward to seeing you at the festival!
 
Best wishes
 
Natasha Anderson
 
Wed 28 May,  7.30pm
Seun Kuti
& Egypt 80
+Geraldo Pino & The Heartbeats
Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Nigeria’s late great Fela Kuti comes to the Barbican for one night only with his father’s band Egypt 80. Performing in Fela’s charismatic style, Seun’s saxophone melodies, wedding bands and explosive vocals are underpinned by high-energy, jazz-infused afro-beats.
Plus a special one-off reunion of Afro Soul legend Sierra Leonian Geraldo Pino and The Heartbeats.
Tickets: £12.50/15/20
Book Now 0845 120 7533
www.barbican.org.uk/groovenations
 
Sat 14 Jun 8pm
‘Still Black, Still Proud’ - An African Tribute to James Brown

With PeeWee Ellis, Fred Wesley, Cheikh Lô, Tony Allen, Simphiwe Dana, Vieux Farka Toure & Ty An African tribute to ‘Soul Brother Number 1′, led by saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis and featuring trombonist Fred Wesley, Senegalese singer Cheikh Lô, Afro-beat legend Tony Allen, South African vocal sensation Simphiwe Dana, British/ Nigerian rapper Ty and Malian blues guitarist Viex Farka Toure.
Tickets: £15/20/25
Book Now 0845 120 7533
www.barbican.org.uk/groovenations
 
Seun Kuti: http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?ID=7387
 
 
James Brown Tribute: http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?ID=7436
 
 
 
 
Natasha Anderson
Marketing - Contemporary Music & Theatre
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POSTAL ADDRESS
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Silk Street
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Classical Concert

A brief reminder about a classical concert this Wednesday. Please do come along.

Wednesday, May 21, 7pm
Gavin Roberts (Organ)
The Marylebone Chamber Choir
Olivier Messiaen’s haunting cycle for organ, ‘Messe de la Pentecôte’ interspersed with John Taverner’s Mass ‘The Western Wynde’ and music by Thomas Tallis

Admission is free and the concert will last approximately 50 minutes, followed by a wine reception.

The nearest tube station is Baker St.
Here is a link to a map:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=528338&y=182055&z=0&sv=NW1+5LT&s

Please direct any enquiries to:
St Marylebone Parish Church.
Marylebone Road,
London.
NW1 5LT
Tel: 020 7563 1383, Fax: 020 74865493
e-mail: music@stmarylebone.org
web: www.stmarylebone.org

Live Latin Music London

Dear friends,
 
Just a reminder about the Launch Night for our latest Salsa project promoting live Latin music in London. As we all know London has many top class Salsa bands, but not that many venues, if any at all, to showcase and nurture their talents. The new Salsa monthly, CASA DEL RITMO in North London launching tomorrow Friday 9th May will aim to fill this void. Please come and support live Latin music and have a good time with us, dancing till 2.30 in the morning.
 
London Venue ‘Casa Del Ritmo’
Launch Night Friday 9th of May
Every 2nd Friday of the Month @ Tufnells Bar & Club

Hosted by: Apollo Sound, Ola Latina, Queen Salsa & Afrocuban Pati
 
The New Monthly Night in North London featuring the best Live SALSA BANDS in the UK and more!

Rock N Roll Circus

Dear Member.
We hope you are enjoying the wonderful sunshine! To accompany this week’s enjoyable weather we have some really fantastic events.
Launch Party of a Rock n Roll Circus - Thursday May 8th - Studio Valbonne
This Thursday May 8th we have the much awaited Launch Party of a Rock n Roll Circus hosted by Calum Best.
Our “Rock n Roll Circus!” willl be inviting you to come play and see where fantasy overrules reality and all labels are left behind! In the style of Studio 54 we aim for the NEW GENERATION to bring back Cool Britannia, a place where there are no rules!

Music from DJ’s Jagz Skillz from Jade Jaggers’ Jezabels soundsystem who will be playing a Mash Up Style in the Main Room. With music including a wide mix of Hip Hop, Rock, Pop, 80’s and Funk.

We are also lucky enough to have Pam Hogg (British Fashion Designer) hosting a slinky Salon in the VIP weekly with Surprise Live Music Performances.
Entertainment for the Launch Party will be vast….. including wierd and wonderful Circus Acts that will mesmerise!
Hard Invitations have been sent out for this Launch Party, but if you have not yet RSVP’ed, please send the full names of your guests ASAP to the contact details listed below, as the guest list is now nearing capacity.
Rock n Roll Circus, Studio Valbonne, 62 Kingly Street, London   Doors -  Open at 10pm.
 
Polo Masters 2008 - Sunday May 11th - Hurtwood Park - Amika Experience
On Sunday May 11th, we have the Polo Masters 2008 at Hurtwood Park hosted by Kenney Jones ( former Drummer of The Who, The Faces). The Events Agency are providing three different packages for this exciting day out at Hurtwood Park including Full Day Options and After Party Tickets for the VIP Amika Tent.
With a guestlist including an eclectic mix of top fashionistas and the social set to the hardcore polo fraternity, the day promises to be a resounding success.

The Polo Masters is the first High Goal event of the Polo calendar and is set to kick off this season in unmatchable style and excitement. With the last Polo Masters event a huge success and spectator figures in excess of 7,000 on the day, it looks like the 2008 event will be better than ever with over 9000 people expected. The day will be the grand finale of the weeks breathtaking polo action in which the top two teams battle it out for the coveted Asprey trophy.
We now have limited tickets available for this event so please enquire promptly for Tickets to the Polo Masters 2008 for the Full Day VIP Amika Experience or the After Party Tickets. Ticket Prices start at £50 per person and Travel Options to Hurtwood are also available.
For further information, Press Releases, Guest list and Ticket Reservations to either of the above events please contact:
E: louise@theeventsagency.com T: 0207 3486071 M: 07886 509041
For listings of all of our events please visit www.theeventsagency.com/events.htm
We look forward to welcoming you to our exciting events this week
Kindest regards
Louise Stone
Director
The Events Agency
www.theeventsagency.com