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London’s No’1 Multicultural Entertainment Pocket Guide
Jai amore
Issue 37 | Dec-Jan 2012
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JB ROSE“Diary of a Singer”
I’ve been asked to perform an original song by a good friend of mine at a low-key Black
History Month event. As I’m trying to get back into singing regularly it would be sour grapes to offer a tirade of ‘I’ve got nothing prepared,’ or ‘I’ve got a sore throat,’ after all I love music. Actually this could be a good lead-up to me working with the newly discovered Mr Fantastic a songwriter whom I arranged to write with. So I dust off my guitar, strum it awkwardly and attempt at penning a new tune. I‘m there for ages trying to be relevant and write something intelligent about Mary Seacole or Sojourner Truth but the subject matter veers towards my neurosis. “Just go with it” I tell myself. Isn’t it an artists’ prerogative to be self-obsessed? Eventually the song is finished, entitled ‘That’s Why’ and I thinks it’s okay. It’s Wednesday, Kentish town and I’m nearly late. Greeted by an audience of all women I can feel their anticipation. During the show various people go up to perform thought provoking poems, sing powerful songs about struggle, prejudice and heartache. So I am about to have my debut guitar performance. I study the crowd and they are rowdy! Anxiety rising. It’s my turn. I go up and disaster strikes as I knock over the Kente cloth draped screen on a table with a regal, picture frame of an exceptionally fine African Emperess. Everything brok’ up! Ok, so I’ve begun my song like Mr Bean but I persevere. I pull my too short mini skirt down a bit and strum. Silence! 1st verse! They stare motionless. Chorus. So I get them to sing along with the end of the song. Pause. Then… whooping and cheering come from the crowd. “Phew!” They loved it and more importantly they related to it. Looks like I have something to say when I write my new album after all… ‘That’s Why.’
by Trish Cooke and Robert HymanCinderella
Kasai Masai is a five piece band that brings us the traditional sound of the most remote equatorial villages with an urban twist. Consisting of djembe, guitar, saxophone, bass, and drum they are also joined onstage by one or two female dancers. Named after a river, Kasai is found in the Congo where tribes such as Baka still maintain their original lifestyles.
Kasai Masai play ancestral music which has been passed down from generation to generation and is rooted in the healing power of percussion and chanting accompanied by the Congolese folk guitar. Led by singer Nicken Nikos live audiences find themselves instinctively moving towards the dance floor with the hypnotic sounds of old and new, of the countryside and the city and from the heart of Africa.
Nickens is well known artist on the music circuit and has worked with Koffi Olomide, Papa Wemba, Kanda Bongoman, Mose Fan Fan and Sam Mapangala to name a few.
Also having appeared at all the high profile music festivals as well as TV & Radio Nickens has performed on Andy Kershaw’s “World and New”, “Later with Jool’s Holand”, “John Peel session”, BBC3 World Music Day, Resonance FM and more. Don’t miss this exciting act that is skilful enough to get everyone dancing on their feet.www.kasaimasai.com
Tour daTes30th of December: Hootananny, 95 Effra Road Brixton SW2 1DF31th of December: World’s End, 21-23 Stroud Green Rd London N4 3 EF
Kasai Masai The Heart of Africa Unsigned & Happening
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Jai AmoreThe singing Bachelor
Cinderella runs until Saturday 21 January 2012. Show times 10am, 2pm and 7pm.
Q.How long have you been performing?I’ve been performing live for about ten years. I started to realise I could take it seriously when I got the chance to perform at the MOBO’s in front 3,500 people at the Royal Albert Hall in 2006Q.How would you describe your style?Electro-RnB. I’m really experimental with my music, but my roots are in James Brown soul and Usher RnB..Q.You’ve performed with artist such as Chipmunk, Pyrelli and producers Bless Beats to name a few. What are your plans for the future?I’m just enjoying releasing music to my fans who have been really enthusiastic about my songs. I’ve got a growing fan-base in beautiful Ghana so I’m making regular trips their for showcases. In the UK, I’m working with the producers I love and respect. Q.You’re about to release a new video can you tell us about it?The video is for my single called ‘Backwards’, which is about a relationship in reverse. What that means is that you don’t see it but there are obvious signs that it’s ending, and then everything falls apart as if it’s going back to the beginning. I had fun doing the video, because we shot the whole thing in reverse. I had to learn the whole song backwards.Q.With all the negative press in the news about young people what are your thoughts?I think it takes strong and determined role models to make a change. From parenting to just good friendships. So, I teach kids regularly, running vocal sessions and just trying my best to prove that you can have mad fun in life and still be successful. Live to the max. As I say, Don’t Half Live.Q.How can we find out more about you?www.jaiamore.com. Also, you can follow me on twitter @JaiAmore and get personal..!And if you’re on Facebook, just search for me: Jai Amore Backwards - Out 13/12/11
MUSIC
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Janet Kay & Carrol Thompson
Death & the Maiden with Thandie Newton
Live & Kicking with Kojo
SPOKEN WORDCome Rhyme with Me – Dean Atta
Exiled Lit Café
UNSIGNED & HAPPENINGOneness Sankara
PANTOMIME SPECIALCinderella at Theatre Royal Stratford East
“This team is capable of wonderful things’’ The Times Audiences were asked which panto they wanted to see on stage. The peoples’ choice? Cinderella won! Back with a twist Theatre Royal Stratford east is remounting their olivier-nominated Cinderella with not one dame, not two dames but three. oh no they didn’t! oh YeS they did! The Wicked Step-mother and her two Ugly Sisters will all be men in frocks alongside the usual baddies to boo and hiss at. This exciting production promises more fun than you can possibly imagine Written by long-term writing duo Trish Cooke and Robert Hyman with original music, this classic tale is perfect for all the family. The cast features Stratford east’s favourites: Ayesha Antoine (BBC’s Holby City) as Cinderella and Craig Storrod as prince Leo, Sandra Bee as Fairy Godmother with the three Dames played by michael Bertenshaw as The Wicked Step-mother, Darren Hart and marcus ellard as the Ugly Sisters, Stephen Hoo as Don Dini, Tony Jayawardena (BBC’s moses Jones) as Baron, Stephen Lloyd as Buttons and Shelley Williams (West end’s Daddy Cool) as the Queen.Tickets £6 - £22
oneneSS SAnkARA OneNess is a singer, song writer, spoken word
lyricist, director and actress. Born and raised in London OneNess has been performing since the age of eight. Her exceptional spoken word/singer song writing abilities has entertained an array of audiences. She has performed with Mica Paris, Terri Walker, Swiss, Black Twang,
Dead Prez & many more. Nominated for Best Black Female Poet by Black Women in the Arts OneNess has recently launched her new single & video called ‘A Colon & a Bracket (AKA Dat Facebook Song! At the Tabernacle North London. www.onenesssankara.co.uk
AALiYAH LATiFAHAaliyah Latifah is an R&B singer/ songwriter from the UK. Inspired by Mary J Blige, Keri Hilson, Jessie J and the late singer Aaliyah. At the beginning of 2010 Aaliyah began her musical journey, working with various artist in the midlands and featuring on a few different
mixtapes. Aaliyah is currently working on her mixtape ‘A Girl Like Me’, which will be available in early 2012. www.twitter.com/aaliyahlatifah
YUnG SnoWSnow , aged 19 years from South Kilburn. His interest in music and rapping started at 14 years old as a club Mc taking part in battles and writing lyrics for others as well as himself. By the age of 16 his name grew in the UK underground scene. As he performed profusely Snow has released a Promo
CD ‘Its Gunna Snow’ which received great feedback. Catch his video ‘Who is He’ on you-tube. Snow tells his fans that he will only change for the better and will continue to be himself regardless of the situation. http://uk.myspace.com/jmerk07
8th Dec London LimingA spoken word party with UK’s best spoken word acts encased in Soca, Brazilian, Reggae, Hi-Life and dance tunes. Show starts at 8pm £7, £5 student/concs Rixh Mix E1 Tel: 020 7613 7498 Tel: 020 7613 7498 www.richmix.org.uk [email protected]
11th Stories from Conflict Wander in a modern spin on storytelling; Vayu Naidu explores the theme of conflict to link traditional tales with present day narratives. 6:30pm. FreeVenue: The Front Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall SE1 8XX Tel: 0844 875 0073 www.southbankcentre.co.uk
19th Dec & 16th Jan ‘12SPARK LONDON OPEN MIC: A True Story-Telling EventTrue stories told from the stage.
Expect the unusual, the hilarious, the tragic and the heart warming. Our storytellers have included teachers, car dealers and barristers - anyone with a story to tell is welcomeVenue: Ritzy Cinema (upstairs) Tel 020 7326 2615. www.sparklondon.com
The Roundhouse Poetry CollectiveBook NowThe Roundhouse Poetry Collective is promising an evening of razor-sharp, crafted words from a the most exciting young poets in London! The group have been working with
acclaimed spoken word artist Polarbear and have been honing their performance skills. The night also features performances from two very special guest poets. £5Venue: The Roundhouse Tel: 0844 482 8008 www.roundhouse.org.uk
MUSICKasai MasaiFri 30th Dec, 20.00pmKasai Masai, the Kings of Soukous, will be gracing the stage of the Hootananny, playing their traditional Congolese sounds with a modern twist.Venue: Hootananny SW2. Tel 020 7241 3280 www.focusorganization.com
The Brand New HeaviesMon 12th Dec - Tue 13th Dec, 19.00pmThe Brand New Heavies, one of the most successful and enduring acts of the acid jazz scene, are celebrating their milestone 20th anniversary. Performing hits including Midnight at the Oasis and You’ve Got a Friend, these shows will coincide with the release of The Best Of 20 Years, a double disc CD compilation documenting the band’s career to date.Under The Bridge Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London SW6 1HS£30-£50020 7957 8261
Aloe BlaccThur 15th Dec, 19.00pmThe soulful singer of ‘Green Lights’ and ‘I Need a Dollar’ closes his UK tour with a London performance.Buy TicketsHMV Hammersmith Apollo Queen Caroline Street, London W6 9QH£22.5008448 44 47 48
Fri 16th Dec, 21.00pmReggae Roast: Prince Fatty Sound SystemReggae Roast Reggae Roast returns
to The CAMP Basement for a special live Christmas session featuring a performance from the Prince Fatty Sound System, vocalist Hollie Cook & MC Horseman.£5/ £7/ £10 Venue: The CAMP (City Arts Music Project) EC1. ww.reggaeroast.co.uk
22nd & 23rd DecLondon Community Gospel ChoirCatch this fantastic choir at The Jazz Café for a ‘Gospel’ Christmas! Energetic, inspiring and spirit filled, ‘there ‘ain’t no stopping them now. Doors 7pm £20Venue: Jazz Café Tel: 08444 847 2514 www.venues.meanfiddler.com/jazz-cafe
27th & 28th Dec Lee “Scratch”
Perry“Legendary music producer”Lee “Scratch” Perry needs no introduction. The Upsetter has been highly influential in the development and acceptance of reggae and dub music in Jamaica and overseas for more than 30 years. He has worked with almost everyone from the Heptones to the Skatalites to the Clash. Also one of the group of people who formed Bob Marley and the Wailers. Venue: Jazz Café Tel: 08444 847 2514 www.venues.meanfiddler.com/jazz-cafeDoors 7pm £20
10th DecOmid DjalliStar of his own self-titled BBC series ‘The Omid Djalili Show’, the Iranian stand-up is back doing what he does best after acclaimed performances as Fagin in ‘Oliver!’ and crossing the pond to conquer Hollywood.Venue Fairfield Halls CR9 Tel: 020 8688 9291. http://www.fairfield.co.uk
11th DecThe Comedy FactoryEvery SundayNew weekly comedy club with the finest comedians gracing the stage. Hosted by Princess of the North. Performers will include: A Dot Comedian, Axel the Entertainer, Quincy, Jamie Howard, Mr Cee, Funmbi, Kat, Toju and Special P. Every Sunday. £10Venue: D’Den Legacy NW3 Tel: 07701090781, 07583668252 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
17th DecQuincy’s Comedy LoungeQuincy’s Christmas Special. A host of top comedians will be passing through to show their love . Includes prizes & giveaways as well as special Caribbean Dinner / Ticket offer. Dinner 6pm Show 7.45pmVenue Stratford Circus. E15 Tel: 0844 357 2625 www.stratford-circus.com
21st DecComedy Night at Cottons. Regular weekly comedy from an array London’s finest comedians. Every Wednesday.Venue: Cottons - Rhum Jungle EC1. Tel: 020 7833 3332 www.cottons-restaurant.co.uk
The VaultThe vault team proudly present Slim , Annette, and Marlon Davis and one great host Kat. Followed by an alter party with Kiss FM DJ Spoony Doors open 7pm show time 8 pmTEL: 07946893247 bb 25f911bd
20th- 21st Jan 2012 Live and Kicking with KojoFollowing in his success to date The Knot Kojo returns to Hackney Empire to tape his first ever DVD “Live N Kicking” £ 15.50 - £ 25Hackney Empire, E8 Tel: 020 8985 2424 www.hackneyempire.co.uk
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COMMUNITY 13th Dec 18.30pmThe Black CandleNarrated by world renowned poet Maya Angelou and directed by award-winning author and filmmaker M.K. Asante, The Black Candle traces the history of Kwanzaa from the first celebration in 1966 to its present-day reality as a global holiday embraced by over 20 million celebrants.Linford Sweeney will also be launching his daily affirmations book At Peace With Myself at the event.Venue: PCS Learning Centre SW1V Tel: 0208 881 0660. [email protected]
15th DecMonolugeslamThe UK’s foremost Actors Showcase for performers – in front of the industry in multiple cities! Up to 20 actors perform infront of an industry panel of judges in 1 min, 3 min monologues aswell as an audience influenced 2 min improvistaion round for the prize of the ultimate thespian. It’s fast its furious and it’s fun!! The show also includes special musical appearances. £5Venue: Rixh Mix E1 Tel: 020 7613 7498 Tel: 020 7613 7498, www.richmix.org.uk [email protected]
2nd Jan. Exiled Lit Café. An evening of literature by writers in exile in attempt to raise awareness of writers condemned for their works. 7.30pm. £2-£4Poetry Café, 22 Betterton Street, London, WC2. Tel:0872 148 1763 www.exiledwriters.co.uk
13th JanFree to FallFree to Fall is back! A scratch night where emerging or established
choreographers and visual artists can share new works in progress in an intimate theatre and gallery space. Free to Fall is a regular event happening every two months at Rich Mix. Venue: Rixh Mix E1 Tel: 020 7613 7498 Tel: 020 7613 7498 www.richmix.org.uk [email protected]
20th Jan 2012Paradigmz presents Physionyx the Trilogy In his first full length solo Paradigmz highlights, questions and challenges views and beliefs regarding the black male body in dance as well in western society.Venue: Rixh Mix E1 Tel: 020 7613 7498 Tel: 020 7613 7498 www.richmix.org.uk [email protected]
14TH - 17TH DEC SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT FROM THE STARS OF SKY 1’S ‘GOT TO DANCE’Semi-finalists on Sky TV’s Got To Dance, North London street dance group Cerebro are known for their entertaining style with an array of electrifying moves and ‘get up and dance’ soundtracks. Venue: The Bernie Grant Centre. N15 Tel: 020 8365 5450. www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk
THEATRE
6th-24th
The Magician’s Daughter by Peter GlanvilleInspired by Shakespeare’s story of The Tempest, Little Angel Theatre bring their trademark blend of puppetry and song to this captivating story of the adventures of a young girl on a magical faraway island. Suitable for children aged 3+Venue Albany SE8. Tel: 020 8692 4446 http://www.thealbany.org.uk
On Until Dec 23rd
The WestbridgeThe accusation of a Black teenager sparks disturbance on the South London streets, while tensions rise, a couple from very different backgrounds. The Westbridge explores the intricacies of living side by side, and looks at racial and cultural distinctions with humour and biteVenue: Royal Court Theatre SW1. Tel: 20 7565 5000http://www.royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/the-westbridge
Now until 8th JanThe Snow QueenAfter a freak snowstorm on the southern tip of India, Kumar disappears. Gowri, his best friend, discovers that he has been captured by the formidable Snow Queen, and embarks on a journey across the length and breadth of the continent to save him.Venue: Unicorn Theatre. SE1 Tel: 020 7645 0560. www.unicorntheatre.com/the-snow-queen.
Now until April 2012The Comedy of ErrorsLenny Henry makes his National Theatre debut in this new production which stages Shakespeare’s high-paced comedy about mistaken identity in a chaotic contemporary world. On now till the ends April 2012. £12 - £45Venue: National Theatre, SE1 Tel 020 7452 3000. [email protected]
ON UNTIL 21ST JAN’DEATH AND THE MAIDENThu 13th Oct - 21st Jan 2012Thandie Newton stars in this revival of Ariel Dorfman’s Death and the Maiden.Pauline Salas (Newton) is a former political prisoner. She never saw her captor and torturer, but she’s never forgotten his voice and mannerisms. Years later, she is visted by Dr Roberto Mirando . Convinced that Mirando was her persecutor, she holds him captive. From £32.45Venue: Harold Pinter Theatre SW1Y Tel: 0845 505 8500 www.haroldpintertheatre.co.uk
30TH -31ST DECJANET KAY AND CAROL THOMPSON The Queens of Lover’s Rock return to Jazz Cafe for their Christmas residency. Janet Kay will be singing hits, “Lovin’ You,” “I Do Love You” and “Silly Games.” While Carroll Thompson will be taking us down memory lane with, “I’m So Sorry” and “Simply In Love” to name a few.Venue: Jazz Café Tel: 08444 847 2514 www.http://venues.meanfiddler.com/jazz-cafe
30TH DECDEAN & DEANNA PRESENT - COME RHYME WITH ME A poetry evening presented as a dining experience. The food is great and the banter between Dean and Deana makes people come back for more. The last Friday of each month 7-10pm £5. £10 with foodVenue: Cottons - Rhum Jungle EC1. Tel: 020 7833 3332 www.cottons-restaurant.co.uk
5TH DECBLACK COMEDY AWARDS 2011Laugh with the funny men and women who have had audiences roaring this year. The awards ceremony includes a sumptious three course meal, live comedy and an afterparty. £40Venue: 5. HA4 Tel: 07740 471 352 [email protected]
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1st-31st DecAladdinSoho Theatre artistic director Steve Marmion directs his third panto for the Lyric, reunited with writers Joel Horwood and Morgan Lloyd Malcolm to offer a doubtless madcap take on the tale of the young boy and his genie. Ages 6+.Venue: Lyric Hammersmith Tel: 0871 221 1729. www.lyric.co.u
9th Dec – 15th Jan 2012Dick WhittingtonDame Edna Everage, amazingly, makes her panto debut this year. Sam Attwater (of ‘Eastenders’) and presenter Anna Williamson join the bill and help tell the story of Dick’s quest for big city fame and fortune.Venue: New Wimbledon Theatre Tel: 0870 0606646 www.ambassadortickets.com/wimbledon
Now till Jan 14th
A feisty spin on this classic fairytale in which our Cinders must win a reality TV show and the handsome Prince’s heart. The production is blessed with a typically enormous Chickenshed cast. Ages 5+.Venue: Chickenshed Theatre. N14 020 8292 9222 www.chickenshed.org.uk
10th Dec – 2nd Jan 2012Jack and the BeanstalkColourful costumes, creative choreog-raphy accompanied by live music and a huge side dish of slapstick delivered by a very talented cast who promise plenty of magic in the giant kingdom of Sunny-vale! Staring Eastenders Angela WynterVenue: Catford Broadway Theatre . SE6 Tel 0208 690 000www.broadwaytheatre.ticketsolve.com
7th – 24th DecBollywood CinderellaTV personality Hardeep Singh Kohli joins forces with Tara to pen a Indian-style spin on the panto classic, in which one Surinderella is forced to work for her wicked Auntiji and stepsisters Happy and Lucky.Venue: Tara Theatre. SW18 Tel: 020 8333 4457. www.tara-arts.com
On Now until 8th JanAladdinAndrew Pollard pens this year’s Greenwich panto, which is developing a reputation as the best outside of East London. Kieron Smith directs the oriental joshing. £16- £25, Venue: Greenwich Theatre, SE10 Tel: 020 8858 7755www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk
6TH -31ST
JACK AND THE BEANSTALKSisters Linda and Maureen Nolan lead the cast in this festive panto. Find out what happens when Jack swaps his family’s last possession for a handful of magic beans. Stars Devon Anderson from Eastenders. Cost £11-£14Venue: Shaw Theatre. NW1 Tel: 020 7666 9037 www.shaw-theatre.com
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