Music Brochure Autumn 2019

September – November 2019

Tawiah. Photo by Studio Myrrh

THE ALBANY

Tuesday 8 October, 7.30pm (doors)

Where Pathways Meet Live The music of Where Pathways Meet is the sound of outer-space colliding with the London jazz scene. A fusion of transcendental Sun Ra inspired music and the melting pot of London’s dance music tradition.

‘See them live and let their sonic spiritual awakenings sooth your soul. You won’t regret it.’

Lonely Table From £10. Book early for the best rate.

This event is seated.

Thursday 17 October, 7.30pm (doors) TAWIAH PRESENTS

Starts Again Album Launch Tawiah, the voice of British alt-soul, returns with her debut album and immersive live show. Starts Again is an exploration of her identity as a queer woman of colour raised in a Pentecostal family and signed to a label who ‘couldn’t market her’.

‘She slays so hard, you better hope there’s a doctor in the house.’ Time Out From £10. Book early for the best rate.

Tawiah. Photo by Studio Myrrh

THE ALBANY

Friday 22 November, 7.30pm (doors) GHOST NOTES PRESENTS

The Spaces In Between meets DEM1NS For one night only Ghost Notes returns, bringing along two of the sessions that helped shape its legacy: The Spaces In Between, an all-star improv session featuring members of Maisha and Vels Trio, and DEM1NS, the ever-evolving outlet of drummer and producer Kwake Bass.

Also featuring Maxwell Owin, Kokoroko’s Sheila Maurice-Grey and more.

From ÂŁ10. Book early for the best rate.

Part of EFG London Jazz Festival.

All music events are standing unless stated otherwise.

If you require seating or assistance for any access needs please call 020 8692 4446 or email reception@thealbany.org.uk.

THE ALBANY

Missy Elliot x gal-dem x Fancy Dress x Halloween R.A.P Party

Saturday 19 October, 7.30pm (doors)

Charles Hayward Presents An evening of genre fluid music curated by local musician and sound activist Charles Hayward. Following on from the sell-out show earlier in the year, Charles Hayward presents another evening of new sounds from the underground and outsider scenes of London and beyond. Line-up to be announced. £10 in advance / £12 on the door / £8 under 25s.

Saturday 26 October, 7pm (doors) GAL-DEM AND INUA ELLAMS PRESENT

Missy Elliot x gal-dem x Fancy Dress x Halloween R.A.P Party

What might eloquent voices from contemporary poetry and spoken word movements have to say about Missy Elliot? Come and find out at this special fancy dress Halloween edition of Inua Ellams’ Rhythm and Poetry Party. Presented in collaboration with gal-dem.

All tickets £10.

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THE ALBANY

Wednesday 20 November, 7.30pm (doors)

Randolph Matthews

Acclaimed vocalist Randolph Matthews and his ensemble present their latest exhilarating project, Walter Tull in B Major. This dynamic, modern composition is centred on the heroic life of WW1 soldier Lieutenant Walter Tull. With breath-taking vocals, the performance is a celebration of courage and one man’s resolve to live as an equal within society.

From £10. Book early for the best rate.

This event is seated.

Part of EFG London Jazz Festival.

Thursday 21 November, 7.30pm (doors) SKIN DEEP PRESENTS

Sonic Transmissions x Inua Ellams Join Skin Deep for an evening of conversation, live performance and collective listening with Inua Ellams and special guests. A sonic exploration of poetry, storytelling, music and artwork. Full line-up to be announced. £12 / £9 concs.

This event is seated.

Randolph Matthews

CANADA WATER THEATRE

Friday 1 November, 7.30pm (doors)

They Call Me Max

Thursday 7 November, 7.30pm (doors)

AGAMA

Fresh from the release of their debut EP, They Call Me Max bring you a showcase of brand new original material. Sitting somewhere between jazz, classical and trip-hop, They Call Me Max is a project centred on piano compositions, intimate lyrical narratives and hip-hop inspired beats.

AGAMA is a vocalist, composer and producer. With influences from David Axelrod to Sarah Vaughan to Aphex Twin, AGAMA’s truly original sound fuses jazz, electronica, soul and classical choral music. AGAMA will be accompanied by her seven piece band featuring rich horns, dreamy synths and moving vocals, showcasing material from her EP Safe In Noise.

£10 / £8 concs.

£10 / £8 concs.

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CANADA WATER THEATRE Thursday 14 November, 7.30pm (doors)

Turya

Nicki Wells, the exceptionally gifted singer and songwriter behind Turya, takes inspiration from Indian classical music. With influences rooted in her personal experiences, Turya was born in South London but grew up in the foothills of the Himalayas. Her song-writing is a cultivated collection of melodies, combined with uniquely captivating and moving vocals. £10 / £8 concs.

Thursday 21 November, 7.30pm (doors) DJ Set 8pm - 9pm. Live Set from approx. 9.15pm

And Is Phi

And Is Phi is a vocalist, writer and member of the Steam Down collective. Her music is an eclectic mix of R&B, jazz, poetry and improvisation, exploring metamorphosis in the everyday. She will be accompanied by Rebekah Reid on violin, Matt Gordon on synths and Samuel Michnik on drums.

Including a special feature by vocalist/poet Michelle Tiwo and a live interactive video collage created by visual artist HP Parmley. £10 / £8 concs.

Part of EFG London Jazz Festival.

Friday 29 November, 7.30pm (doors)

Photo by Fred MacGregor

Firefly Burning Drawing on contemporary folk, minimalism and avant-pop, Firefly Burning’s intricate rhythms and soaring melodies evoke Steve Reich, Kate Bush and The Beach Boys. The performance features songs from their electrifying new album, Breathe Shallow, a full-hearted expression of minimalist art-folk mapping the terrain of what it is to love and lose. £10 / £8 concs.

Where Pathways Meet Live

Access All our venues are Relaxed venues and are fully wheelchair accessible. We aim to make our events accessible for all. If you require assistance for your access needs, please call our Box Office, text 07946 374743 or visit our website for full details of facilities at all of our venues.

Please notify us of access needs when booking so we can facilitate a great experience.

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