AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER
PRESENTS
London Astrobeat Orchestra performs Talking Heads
Saturday 24th September 2022
Rope Tackle Arts Centre
Starts 8:00pm (Doors 7:15pm)
The London Astrobeat Orchestra have ignited a movement where cult western band repertoires are blended with African influences, making quite an impact in the process.
AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER
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Fowokan
Friday 15th October 2022
Chidham Village Hall
Starts 8:00pm (Doors 7:30pm)
was formed in 2009 by internationally acclaimed Jamaican-born drummer Sam Kelly – a highly respected musician across many styles of music,
AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER
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AKA Trio
Saturday 22nd October 2022
Ropetackle Arts Centre
Starts 8:00pm (Doors 7:15pm)
AKA Trio is the result of 12 years of friendship between three world-renowned virtuosos: Italian guitarist, Antonio Forcione; Senegalese kora player; Seckou Keita; and Brazilian percussionist, Adriano Adewale. “Three musicians who were meant and destined to play together” as suggested by Songlines.
AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER
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KOKOKO!
Thursday 10th November 2022
Atten Borough Centre
University of Sussex
Starts 8:00pm
With electronic loops, distorted by an overpowered PA and the growling voice of Makara, their new EP has a more percussive and electronic style reflecting the atmosphere of Kinshasa at night. With regular blackouts, the Congolese capital is often in darkness, yet the streets are crowded with people against a backdrop of smoke and the blasting sound systems powered by generators.
AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER
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Habib Koité and Bamada
Friday 25th November 2022
Ropetackle Arts Centre
Starts 8:00pm (Doors 7:15pm)
Habib Koité is one of West Africa’s most beloved musicians, and arguably Mali’s greatest guitarist. He has performed more than 1500 concerts around the world in a career spanning four decades, and international recognition. His enduring fascination with Mali’s rich musical traditions and instrumentation has been central to his continued success.
