This is the special promo mix for Saluting the Black President. We are celebrating the legacy of Fela Kuti the king of Afrobeat with the Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra and the special guests at the EartH on Friday 5 July, which is a part of the Innervisons Festival 2019. https://www.innervisionsfestival.com
Saluting the Black President is the celebration of the legacy of Fela Kuti the king of Afrobeat. It’s a part of Innervisions Festival featuring Van Morrison, Gilberto Gil, Thievery Corporation, Robert Glasper and more, Fela’s former manager Rikki Stein has curated this special Afrobeat event with the mighty Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra, Afrikan Boy, Bumi Thomas, Amy True and myself as a DJ at my favourite venue the EartH in Hackney on Friday 5 July.
Do not miss it! Tickets are available here: https://www.seetickets.com/event/fela-kuti-saluting-the-black-president/earth-evolutionary-arts-hackney/1317921
More info: https://www.innervisionsfestival.com/
It’s an honour to come back to another EartH sessions this bank holiday Sunday 26 May.
I just got back from Japan and brought loads of vinyls – Japanese, Brazilian and some African music to be played with the superb Tannoy system.
Come and join for the Sunday afternoon branch for the delicious meal too!
Event info: https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1260629
I will be spinning on Sunday 21 April for the Easter Sunday special for this series of the DJ sessions at the EartH Kitchen. Come and join for the delicious meal and wonderful music with the Tannoy sound system.
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After the sold out 10th Anniversary show, Afrobeat Vibration is coming back to Jazz Cafe to kick off the 2019 series. First instalment is on Friday 22 February and tickets are on sale now on Resident Advisor. Tickets are selling fast so get yours now to avoid disappointments!
https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1194204
It was a great party for our 10th anniversary in Jazz Cafe last Friday! Lokkhi Terra crew and MC Breis came up on stage as guests, we had an amazing time to celebrate the legacy of Afrobeat with our mighty Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra! For those who missed, I have recorded my DJ mix and uploaded on mixcloud for you to feel the vibe. Next one is going to be Friday 22 February 2019 so save the date now!
I can’t believe that it has been 10 years already! I still clearly remember the first night, sweaty and gritty session at The Empowering Church. It was a legendary venue but unfortunately no longer exist… But now we are resided in The Jazz Cafe to keep our traditions going. The spirt of Fela is still alive and well! Come and join us to celebrate on Friday 30 November, we might have very special surprise guests on the night so get your tickets now on Resident Advisor.
Live: Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra
DJ: Koichi Sakai
Doors: 22:30 – 3:00
Tickets: https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1156511
