Tag Archives: Jerry Dammers

The MUSIC is BLACK.

The Music Is Black: A British Story, has been 4 years in the making and as the summer arrives in the capital this much anticipated exhibition is finally open to the people. Welcome to V&A East. “Music is the soundtrack … Continue reading

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Crescent City’s Hot 8 Brass Band rocking ‘Ghost Town’ post Katrina!

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Forward with The UK Reggae Nation… Words Sound & Power … Reggae Changed My Life – the journey continues

Wednesday night the Roundhouse Rising … British Underground’s Bass Culture Forum ….  this sold out session featuring a panel of players rooted in the contemporary reggae scene was the perfect place for Swifty and myself to premiere the first stage … Continue reading

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SPATIAL A.K.A.: A Night To Remember!

Spatial A.K.A. … London Jazz Festival… I don’t know if this will work but here’s the notes I was prompted to scribble during what turned out be an extraordinary and incredibly inspiring three hour concert… Cacophony of Horns.  Weaving though … Continue reading

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Spatial A.K.A @ the London Jazz Festival…. Anthony Joseph & The Spasm Band….

JAZZ FESTIVAL TIME and I’m looking forward to the latest performance from Jerry Dammers’ always inspiring Spatial A.K.A… next up has to be the double header of Steve Coleman: Reflex & Steve Williamson + Pat Thomas (Queen Elizabeth Hall: Friday … Continue reading

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