Osibisa were true pioneers. They were the first band to successfully promote West African styles, not just in Britain but right across the world, and the first African fusion band […]
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MINGUS BIG BAND
The Mingus Big Band celebrates the music of composer/bassist Charles Mingus, who died in 1979. Getting its start under the artistic direction of Sue Mingus, this 14-piece band performed Thursday nights from […]
MICHEL CAMILO
Hailing from the Dominican Republic, pianist Michel Camilo’s career spans three decades, two hemispheres and a range of Jazz and Classical styles. He has emerged as one of the most […]
LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR
From humble beginnings, in 1982 London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC) came together to spread an important message of peace and unity in diversity through music and faith. Pioneering the sound […]
JOÃO BOSCO
João Bosco has been loved in his home country of Brazil for decades, since the 60s when he first began composing and performing. In the early 90s, Bosco mounted a […]