Tag Archives: Gilles Peterson

Mali’s Trio Da Kali live in Stoke Newington Old Church

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Paul Brad

Mali’s Trio Da Kali live in Stoke Newington Old Church Following a hectic array of interviews and live broadcasts including one from the Brownswood basement for https://worldwidefm.net/ Mali’s Trio Da Kali arrived in the Old Church on Stoke Newington Church … Continue reading →

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REACHIN’ OUT TO THE COMMUNITY… HELP BRING ‘COLLOCUTOR’S ‘THE SEARCH ‘ TO LIFE!!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Paul Brad

“Collector is an opportunity to explore musically all the cultural connections which are part of being a human being, particularly in the 21st century, in somewhere like London, where you do meet everyone from everywhere. If you’re open-minded you’ll have … Continue reading →

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LA CLAVE: Gilles Peterson Goes In Search Of Deep Cuban Rumba

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Paul Brad

Last night I found myself in a packed ICA cinema soaking up the UK premier of the ‘HAVANA CLUB RUMBA SESSIONS… LA CLAVE’ – an invigorating and enlightening investigation into the heart and soul of Cuban culture – RUMBA! – … Continue reading →

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Daymé Arocena: The Spirit of Young Cuba @ St Pancras Old Church

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Paul Brad

Daymé Arocena launched her forthcoming debut album on Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood imprint in the intimate setting of St Pancras Old Church in front an audience charged with anticipation. Last night I ventured into hinterlands of Kings Cross in search of … Continue reading →

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Steve Reid Foundation & Brownswood launch Emanative’s ‘The Light Years of Darkness’

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Paul Brad

The buzz on this project has bee building quietly and the Steve Reid Foundation and Brownswood are delighted to announce the release of Emanative’s album ‘The Light Years of Darkness’ featuring a host of talents from Earl Zinger, Idris Ackamore, … Continue reading →

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Tam…Tam…Tam…! It SOLD OUT before Xmas but the vinyl is back!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Paul Brad

Meicio Askanasy, José Prates, Ivan de Paula TAM…TAM…TAM!.. the vinyl is back! It was Gilles Peterson who discovered this LP while digging in Rio between the Sonzeira recording sessions. Could he get a copy of his own, there and then? … Continue reading →

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Detroit’s Theo Parrish – Footwork & Live Euro Tour

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Paul Brad

Detroit DJ/producer Theo Parrish – Footwork & Live Euro Tour in July! Just sat in on a lovely and deep interview in the Brownwood basement between Gilles Peterson and Detroit innovator Theo Parrish. The organic-sounding but machine-based dance music of … Continue reading →

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ED MOTTA : Brasilian jazz-funk/MPB legend – La Linea Festival On Tour.

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Paul Brad

“ED MOTTA is the DON” – Gilles Person. Brasilian jazz-funk/MPB legend, Ed Mott is on a debut UK tour April 3rd-9th 2014. Brasilian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ed Motta is a free spirited soul with serious chops and is the … Continue reading →

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FRESH! A few tunes to check out… Tori, Zara, Go Go, Burial….

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Paul Brad

FRESH! Some new music to check out that’s found a home in my current listening pile. First up, a bold 4 track trio EP,  from electric harpist Tori Handsley. I know Tori from the Freedom pure-improv jams where she turned … Continue reading →

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PETE WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY returns to ST GEORGE’S BRISTOL

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Paul Brad

PETE WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY returns to ST GEORGE’S BRISTOL as a permanent exhibition. “It’s always been about being on the move and living a transient existence. Saying Yes instead of No. Accepting an assignment and sitting on a plane a couple … Continue reading →

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