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It’s July and we’re all basking in long warm or rainy days, where night falls after 9pm and the possibility to cram as much things in during day light hours is a glorious reality. With the summer in full swing the evenings are such a great opportunity to be hanging out with friends, being creative, allowing our minds to wander and contemplate stepping out of the box and starting that project or just going for it and trying something new. There is no time like the present and with the Lost Poets at the Jazz Café; these seasoned wordsmiths may inspire something new in you. If you want to see these veterans wax lyrically make sure you’re the first in line to email your details to Life in Colour for free tickets. Young entrepreneurial Kenrick Sandy returns to the Theatre Royal Stratford East with his show BBE Touch and the insightful yet entertaining Erykah Badu may get you to view the world from a completely different perspective at Brixton Academy with her vocal prowess and unique style. I save the best for last as the Calo Festival comes to Alexandra palace in August the UK’s first ever 3 day Caribbean event with Machel Monatno headlining, Capleton, chef’s Rustie Lee ( GMTV) and Hassan Defour leading the WorldFoods cooking stage complete with Carnival costumes, music workshops and so much more. So hurry and get your free tickets from Life in Colour. Whatever you do this July make it useful as we never get the time back once it’s gone. So, get emailing and seize the day JB Rose
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The UK’s first ever CARIBBEAN meets LONDON three day Festival Event celebrating and showcasing the very best in CARNIVAL ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, MUSIC AND CULTURE
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Carnival Costume Splash
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19th - 21st August 2011
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MACHEL MONTANO HOTS UP THE UK’S CALO FESTIVAL AT ALEXANDRA PALACE AUGUST 19th -21st Trinidad’s hottest attention after winning exports and the Carib- the Caribbean Song bean’s most successfestival (in 1987). Port ful young performer, of Spain’s treasured Machel Monatno’s export then went onto unique blend of soca win The Young Kings and dancehall is Competition in 1991. Coming to London’s Montano’s most Alexandra Palace. famous hits include Hailed for music that “Take Me Back,” “Big has crossed boundar- Truck,” “Footsteps,” ies between Jamaica and “Toro Toro.” His and Trinidad, young album “Outa Space and old; Montano is (UFOs)” featured the renowned for his senvocals of Jamaican sationally electric per- vocalist Beenie Man. formances that make ~ Craig Harris, Rovi. the women go weak Montano is excited and men jump up and for the future. “I have dance. From a young been trying to revoluage his genius was tionize soca. We have undeniable and he created a sound that ended up representing we believe is palatable his music school by to all markets and entering in the Junior can play on the radio Calypso Monarch in rotation with other Contest leading him to popular songs. That is set up Pranasonic Ex- a dream I have always press, later renamed had and something Xtatik. Montano first I look forward to came to the world’s achieving.” www.calofestival.co.uk !
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Alexandra Palace 19th to 21st August 2011
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Touring around the world, RnB’s ‘Newest lady’ is on her way to legendary status. The beautiful Ny took a break from her busy tour schedule to chat about her new single, the British Council and the future of her music. How would you describe yourself? I’m a singer/songwriter from North West London. I enjoy entertaining my fans with good music-things you can relate to and dance to. You were home schooled until you were 10 and weren’t allowed to watch TV. Did this help your musical identity? Not being able to watch TV made sure that my imagination was constantly working… It allowed me to explore what I wanted to say, with different melodies and stuff like that. Why did you name your
mixtapes ‘Split Endz’ Vol 1. and 2? I grew up half in North and South London, because my parents were separated. Also thier are two main bits of my personality: on one side I love being in the City, and then the other side, I love nature. And also having a mixed heritage offers me best of both worlds. Tell us a little about the project you received in 2008 from the British Council, representing UK music at The Roundhouse alongside well known African artists. That was one of my favourite experiences. We were asked to come up with an hours performance. We wrote pieces talking about social issues, like poverty, the differences
between the UK and Africa. It was amazing to go and perform in places where people might not necessarily understand all of your words but the power of performance transcended language.
With past productions such as Over the Edge, A night with Da Brattz and Pied Piper, critically acclaimed dance troupe Boy Blue are set to light up the stage at Theatre Royal Stratford East.
Lastly where do you see or hope to yourself career wise in 5 years time? Well you know, I always get asked this question and I have to say ‘Legendary Status’.
This is a rare opportunity to see the boys raw, unplugged and close enough to Touch.
Unsigned And Happening BLACK BISCUIT “Everything is down to us being determined and working hard. It gets hard sometimes but if you want it you have to work for it,” With that motto, it’s no wonder Black Biscuit’s success has transcended the underground music community and plopped on the doorsteps of mainstream. Raks and Littlen’s have become a viral sensation, by producing videos with their life savings and the generous help of Two Fish Films.Thier video ‘Anonymou’ was nominated for--and won--the St. Helier Cider Online Music Awards …at this rate they won’t remain ‘Anonymous’ much longer. www.blackbiscuit.co.uk
RYE Z Her vocals have been described as “velvet” (Guardian), and her sound has edge of rock with a whole lot of soul. Singer/songwriter Rye Z has been performing since she can remember. A self-proclaimed modern day gypsy, Rye Z is rumored to have performed more shows than the King of Rock himself! Her strong stage presence and no-nonsense style make for a performance well worth watching. www.ryez.co.uk
BBE Touch
Co- Produced by the Barbican in association with Theatre Royal Stratford East
SNAKEY MAN Snakey Man, aka Arnold Oceng, is an actor and artist from South London. Only 19, he has already won an UMA as well as the ‘Unsigned Act’ and ‘Best Newcomer Act” awards. His lyrics are positive, portraying a go-getting chap with a bright future, and offers a refreshing break from less wholesome rap music. As his music and acting careers thrive, Snakey Man hopes to be a role model for young children in the UK. www.myspace.com/snakeymansofficialfanpage
Artistic Directors Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy and Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante lay on an intimate evening of beats and moves in a studio performance.
Sandy ‘s choreographic work includes Plan B’s video Prayin’, performances for George Michael, Fergie, The Sugababes, Duffy and Leona Lewis. Asante’s music credits include Kano’s gold selling Home Sweet Home, London Town, 140 Grime Street, and the remix of Tindo by Baaba Maal, as used by BBC’s World Cup coverage 2010. Kenrick and Michael created Pied Piper, and both collaborated on Street Dance the Movie 3D.
“...the power of “Highly engaging show that contains some fantastically performance choreographed moves, which are brilliantly performed by transcended the large cast of dancers.” The stage the language.” Directed by Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy and Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante
BB Touch at the Theatre Royal Stratford East, Box office 020 8534 0310 Tickets £12 (£10 concession) www.boyblueent.com
The Last Poets
Legendary pioneers of rap. A word hasn’t been coined to fit what we’re talking about! The Last Poets told Rolling Stone Magazine in 1970. Today, more than 35 years later, The Last Poets are rightfully hailed as the Godfathers of The Worldwide Hip-Hop Nation. Activist lyricists born of the US civil rights uprisings of the 1960s, The Last Poets have rightfully earnt their reputation; the hard way. The Last Poets have enjoyed a huge grass-roots resurgence in popularity since the early 1990s, leading to a cameo-role in John Singleton’s film ‘Poetic Justice’ alongside Janet Jackson & Tupac Shakur. More recently, several contemporary artistes including Kanye West, Common, Chuck D. (Public Enemy), Jill Scott and Erykah Badu have come to pay their dues, uniting to record a beautiful tribute album to The Last Poets ‘When We Come Together’. After nearly 40 years in action, the old boys of The Last Poets are still competing on equal ground with contemporary * Competition conditions apply see website
commercial heavyweights. “I do my shit like The Last Poets.” Tupac Shakur “One of the fundamental building blocks of rap” David Bowie
Last Poets 10th July. Jazz Cafe, £17.50 7pm 0207 485 6834 www.jazzcafe.co.uk
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MUSIC 10 June -15 July Estela Sokol: Secret Forest The Brazilian artist’s UK debut features sculptures and photographs that play with traditions. Gallery 32 Brazilian Embassy 020 73999282 gallery-32.blogspot. com/2011/05/estela-sokolse-
June-September Joan Miro Interpret 150 surreal paintings from Miro at Tate Modern until September. Tate Modern Museum. £15.50 020 7887 8888 www.tate.org.uk
23 July Festival of the Yoruba Arts Enjoy one day of traditional and contemporary Yoruba culture through music, visual art and dance. Clissold Park Free 0207 923 3533 http://www.foya.org.uk/
14 June-15 July Maasai Explore life with one of Africa’s well known cultures, the Maasai people. Bernie Arts Centre 0208 365 5450 www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk
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1-3 July Black Eyed Peas Hyde Park £55-105 08444 999 999 www. wirelessfestival. co.uk/2011
1-30 July Jamil Naqsh Exhibition Naqsh’s contemporary art exhibit portrays the cultural environment of Pakistan. Albemarle Gallery 020 7499 1616 www.albemarlegallery. com/exhibitions.php
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1-31 July iTunes Festival Apply for tickets online Roundhouse Free 0844 482 8008 www. itunesfestival.com 5 July Sing the Truth: With Dianne Reeves, Angelique Kidjo, Lizz Wright Barbican Silk Street
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Kat’s Got Your Tongue Poet Kat Francois puts on a show sure to have audiences weak with laughter. Theatre Royal Stratford East £12 020 8534 0310 www.stratfordeast.com
Until 11 July Thriller-Live Everyone knows that legends live forever. Michael lives on through Thriller Live. The story of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5’s carers told through thier hit songs. Lyric Theatre £27-72 7.30pm 0844 482 9674 www.nimaxtheatres.com 09 July The Rashomon Effect What happened Tuesday night? In Clue-like fashion the audience creates their own ending. Almedia Theatre 2.30pm £3 020 7359 4404 www.almeida.co.uk/event/rashomon 10-11 July
01 July Poejazzi’s Festival Tonic South Bank Center Free 5:30pm 0844 875 0073 www. ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk
23 July Tongue Fu: The Spoken Voice London’s finest poetry gathering. Barbican Free 12:30pm 020 7638 4141 www.barbican.org.uk
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13 July Comments Off Caine Prize Readings 3 South Bank Center Free 12:304:30pm 020 7323 818 www.southbankcentre.co.uk
03 July Poetry and Place: State of the Nation South Bank Center £8 7.00 pm 0844 875 0073 www.ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk
20 July- 8 Aug Fela! Featuring Sahr Ngaujah this musical rendition of the life of Fela AnikulapoKuti through his most well known songs. Sadler’s Wells £15-50 0844 412 4300 www.sadlerswells.com/show/Fela 21-23 July BBE: Touch A hip-hop, jazz and soul street dance show from the UK’s most successful hip-hop dance company. Theatre Royal Stratford East £10-12. Start 7.30pm, 020 8534 0310. www.stratfordeast.com 29-30 July Queen Pokou The story of strong woman and her relationships by award winning Dean Atta. The Albany 020 8692 4446 www.thealbany.org.uk. £8
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04-24 July Shubbak: Festival of Arab Culture in London London’s first celebration of Arab culture. City of London Free-£15 www.london.gov.uk/ shubbak 020 7983 4000 09 July Lewisham People’s Day The 27th Lewisham People’s Day Festival is fun for everyone from Lewisham’s youngest to oldest fan. Mountsfeld Park Free 12-8pm
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02 July Paul Sinha and Pete Jonas A Tour de Force of Humour show with guest comedian Pete Jonas. Comedy Tree Wahoo Bar 8:30pm £6-10 020 7736 1446 www.thecomedytree.com 07 July Steve-O: The Entirely Too Much Information Tour Jackass’s loveable and equally balmy Steve-O shares, well, too much information in his one man comedy show. IndigO2 £17-19 7pm 0844 844 0002 www.theindigo2.com
£8-10 17.00 0208 743 5050 29 July www.bushtheatre.co.uk Andi Osho: All the Single Ladies 28 July Osho has taken the comedic Quincy: The book of Quincy, community by storm. Expect the Comedic Scriptures nothing less from her Stratford Circus Theatre Square commentary being single. £10 8pm 0844 357 2625 £10 Stratford Circus Theatre www.stratford-circus.com Square 8pm 0844 357 2625 www.stratford-circus.com
22 July Carnival Comedy Club With Leo Muhammed, Tex Ilyas, Annette Fagon, Jason Patterson, and Andrew Murrell. Tabernacle £7-8 020 7221 9700 www.tabernaclew11.com
Every Thursday Up the Creek Comedy Club £4 7:30pm 208 858 45841 www. up-the-creek.com
24 July What’s in My Box? 7 playwrights compete for your laughs and the right to open their own secretive box. Bush Theatre
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