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
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