The tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat places itself firmly on the map by hosting the 1st Festival of African Music to be held in the English-speaking Caribbean. The successful inaugural opening of the annual festival took place on in March 2013, featuring Daby Taure – Afro-Pop voice of Mauretania- ably supported by Senegalese African drum…
Read MoreIstanbul has long been considered as being the gateway between East and West, a two-way portal for the exchange of goods, peoples and cultures. Once at the crossroads of Roman influence and home to many diverse ethnic traditions, when that great empire shrank, certain cultures grew to dominance, others were displaced, migrated or dispersed. Among…
Read MoreIf you’re looking for an exotic carnival atmosphere at your party or special event, there is nothing quite like Samba drumming to get the party going. An exotic melting-pot of cultures in the ever-expanding cities of South America gives us the Samba sound. In its energising riffs and rhythms, Hispanic Europe meets Africa with indigenous…
Read MoreOn Friday 1st November, Gabriel Fonseca and his Cuban friends from La Mono Band and Cuban Strings entertained a full house at the Jubilee Hall in Hartley Wintney. Read on to find out how the performance was received … Imagine the good time vibe of the Buena Vista Social Club back in the `1940s and…
Read MoreCommanding a delightful vantage-point above the River Severn in Gloucestershire, with outstanding views across to the Black Mountains in Wales, Old Down Manor is a tastefully-restored Victorian country house that presents a tranquil and idyllic setting for a sophisticated wedding celebration. As a recommended supplier, Hop Till You Drop Wedding Music Agency offers a special…
Read MoreSet in 14 acres of delightful grounds, The Bishop’s Palace in Wells presents a gloriously picturesque setting for a wedding or other family celebration in the centre of the historic Cathedral City of Wells in Somerset. Enhance the beautiful mediaeval setting by choosing a style of live music to help create your own unique sense…
Read MoreBollywood Grooves present Indian Bollywood music at its very best. Look forward to being entranced by exotic and eminently danceable Indian Bollywood classics and latest hits, performed with panache and presented in colourful costume that not only creates a brilliant visual spectacle, but also sets toes tapping, filling the dance floor. Bollywood music is a…
Read MoreAccomplished London Jazz Diva Kai Hoffman presents Kai’s Roaring Twenties Extravaganza. It’s Kai’s tribute to the vibrant and exciting period that saw a new form of music – Jazz – catch on across the world. The period brought freedom for modern women who shingled their hair and stepped into simple easy- to-wear fashions that sent…
Read MoreCatch Le Café Jazz playing Saturday Lunchtime Jazz this weekend at The Daffodil in Cheltenham on Saturday 21st July from 12.30 to 3.30pm. Take your time and tap your feet to excellent laid-back swing jazz as you enjoy memorable dishes and fabulous wine. You are also welcome to stop by the Circle Bar for a…
Read MoreBoth the camera and the microphone loved that consummate performer, Frank Sinatra. His velvet-textured larynx and unique romantic style won him worldwide acclaim, coupled with the notoriety of the celebrity lifestyle he led and the ‘Ratpack’ company he kept. Along with Fred Astaire, he was Hollywood’s leading man of the Swing Jazz era. A hard…
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