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Orchestra Mambo International - Tito Puente Tribute / Band On The Wall
2024-02-02 19:00 (Europe/London) | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
After a great and packed debut show at the venue back in July 2023, we just had to bring back DJ Lubi and Orchestra Mambo International with their “Mambo King : A Musical Tribute To Tito Puente” set. A full night of classic mambo, salsa, Latin jazz and cha cha cha celebrating one of the greatest Latin American musicians and bandleaders of all time…..the one and only TITO PUENTE!

A New York born Puerto Rican, Tito was one of the greatest and best known musicians in Latin American music with a career that spanned over 50 years from the 1940s to 2000. A pioneer of mambo and cha cha cha in the 1950s, the king of salsa in the 1970s and a godfather of Latin jazz in the 1980s, Tito released over 100 albums under his name and appeared on many more as a guest. A master of the timbales and the vibes, he was also a prolific composer who wrote many Latin music anthems including his greatest hit ever “Oye Como Va”. Already a Latin music standard by 1970, it became a worldwide pop hit when rock guitarist Carlos Santana covered it that year bringing a whole new generation of fans to Tito Puente’s music. He became a worldwide icon who was known outside of Latin American music and culture, even appearing as himself in a classic episode of The Simpsons and playing live with his band on “The Cosby Show’ in the 1980s. In 2023, it was the centenary of Tito’s birth (20th April) and his music is still giving joy to millions of people worldwide as new fans keep discovering the Mambo King’s huge musical legacy.

Tonight, UK salsa legend DJ Lubi curates an evening of Tito Puente’s music played live by an 11 piece all-star salsa/mambo orchestra featuring musicians from the UK, Spain, Cuba, Colombia and Venezuela, under the direction of trombonist Jonny Enright (Grupo X). They’ll be performing classic Tito compositions such as “Mambo Gozon”, “Ran Kan Kan”, “Para Los Rumberos”, “Guaguanco Margarito”, “Nina y Señora”, “Picadillo”, “Hong Kong Mambo” and of course, “Oye Como Va”. The orchestra features musicians from Grupo X, The Gondwana Orchestra, Siete Rayos, Mojito Band, Snowboy & The Latin Section, The Haggis Horns and others who have played with Salsa Celtica, Oscar D’Leon, Larry Harlow, Tumbaito, La Clave, Joe Bataan, Dave Valentin, Bobby Matos and Jimmy Bosch – 4 brass, 3 percussion, piano, bass, vibes and lead vocals. The perfect combination to celebrate the music of “The King”.

The orchestra will be playing two sets of Tito’s greatest hits with DJ Lubi spinning classic salsa, mambo, son Cubano, guaguanco and cha cha cha before and between and AFTER the live sets.

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Fatoumata Diawara / New Century Hall
2024-02-02 19:00 | New Century Hall, 34 Hanover St, Manchester, M4 4AH
A big favourite here at Band on the Wall, we’ve brought Fatoumata over to the UK several times. We hope you’re excited to see her in Manchester once more this coming February as she performs at the stunning New Century Hall!

Celebrated not just in Mali but across the world, Fatoumata has become an ambassador of modern Malian music, fusing traditional Wassoulou rhythms with contemporary sounds, creating a unique tapestry of music that resonates deeply with every listener.

As one of the first women in her home country Mali to perform as a solo electric guitarist, Fatoumata Diawara is a name synonymous with boundary breaking. Since her debut EP in 2011, she has continuously reinvented traditional African music, blending elements of afrobeat, jazz, pop, electro and hip-hop. It’s impossible to put her in any one box.

Touring her latest release London Ko and accompanied by her full live band, expect to her some brand new tracks as well as some classics from her extensive repertoire.

Artists on stage: 19:30Curfew: 22:00

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R.A.P. Ferreira & AJ Suede ... G's US / Deaf Institute
2024-06-06 19:00 | The Deaf Institute, 135 Grosvenor St, Manchester, M1 7HE
The Ruby Yacht captain returns to the port of Manchester with G’s US partner AJ Suede. We had a good little chat last time and recorded at Low Four, I’ll upload it when it’s up. Here’s a song though.

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Werkha / Ramona Live
2024-02-01 20:00 | Ramona, 40 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JG
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OMAR + JAMIE GROOVEMENT / THE BLUES KITCHEN
2024-01-25 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
Omar Lyefook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom has produced.

If anyone has doubts about that, then they might want to consider the list of legendary artists who happily line up to collaborate with him musically, or simply sing his praises – from Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Common, through to D’Angelo, and Soul II Soul’s Caron Wheeler, Angie Stone and Estelle, all appreciate his truly original and unique voice, musicianship and songwriting talent.

A truly unique and original voice accompanied with musicianship and song-writing talent, establish Omar as a pioneer in British soul. A precursor to neo-soul and acid jazz movements, he outlasted the peak of these tags to continue to deliver his own inimitable brand of soul music.

Omar received an MBE in 2012 for services to the British Music Industry. The father of neo-soul has a career spanning over 3 decades, garnering wide respect within the worlds of soul, jazz, funk and R&B.

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WORKINONIT / The Hip Hop Chip Shop
2024-01-21 14:00 - 18:00 | The Hip Hop Chip Shop, 44 Blossom St, Manchester, M4 6BF, United Kingdom
WORKINONIT SUNDAY 21ST JANUARY 2PM-6PM2024!

We’re back at @thehiphopchipshop , and as promised, we have a line up of massively talented beat makers/producers.

Making his WORKINONIT debut, we have @__zeroni making his way up from Bristol to play some of his instrumentals. Go check out his page. This young man is extremely dope!

Added to the WORKINONIT residents roster for 2024, @batfunk_ will be treating us to a set after a successful string of singles at the back end of 2023!

We’ve been trying to get this next dude down for a while now, and we’re pleased to announce that UK legend @hashfinger will be making his WORKINONIT debut! This set is not to be missed! Hash is an incredible beat maker with insane finger drumming skills.

We also have the immensely talented @senchamusic , aka @jonathanogdenmusic , making his WORKINONIT debut. Coffee shop beats of all styles and genres thats perfect for your Sunday soundtrack.

Headlining the bill, we’re very excited and honoured to have composer/BBC Radio 6 Music Dj/producer/Performer and all-around delightful human being @afrodeutsche playing us a set of her instrumentals.

Retro gaming on the big screen, records, cassettes, and other interactive features on the day plus amazing food and drink! Kids eat free in January!

Come down and say hi, get involved, network, and enjoy the sounds! WORKINONIT, Manchesters finest beat makers ?

FREE ENTRY!

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Rumbi Tauro + R'Monah / Band On The Wall
2024-01-19 19:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom

Heatwave / The Blues Kitchen
2024-01-18 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
Disco legends Heatwave take over the Blues Kitchen this January with an entire set of party anthems.

Globally known for floor-filling hits like ‘Mind Blowing Decisions’, ‘Boogie Nights’ and the all-time classic ‘Always and Forever’, Heatwave are no strangers to chart success and will be heating up the dancefloor with their sweet soul grooves this winter.

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Jeru The Damaja / The Blues Kitchen
2024-01-12 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
Concert Hall: Jeru The Damaja [Early show]

East Coast hip-hop royalty, and Brooklyn’s finest returns. Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Jeru’s acclaimed album The Sun Rises in the East.

Jeru the Damaja aka D. Original Dirty Rotten Scoundrel brings his unique “hardcore conscious” style to our home this January to kick off 2024 in style.

Proclaimed the saviour of hip hop due to his honest and straight forward critique of the state of hip-hop music, he cemented his place in the rap world with his classic singles “Come Clean”, followed by “Ya Playin’ Yaself” and “Me or the Papes”.

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Reno Collective / Band On The Wall
2024-01-11 20:30 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
Reno Collective is a creative platform showcasing artists from diverse backgrounds in the UK and beyond. Paying homage to the late legendary Moss Side night club ‘The Reno’ which opened in the 1970’s and became a safe haven for people from marginalised communities to come together to celebrate music and escape the racial prejudice they faced. Join us to honour soul, hip hop and R&B where the spirit of ‘The Reno’ lives on.

Performances from four local Manchester artists Ruby Jasmine, Hombody, Piqasso, DJ joe eddy.

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Raye / O2 Apollo
2024-01-08 08:00 - 17:00 | O2 Apollo, Stockport Rd, Manchester, M12 6AP, United Kingdom

Ice Cube / Cypress Hill / The Game @ Manchester Arena
2023-12-07 19:00
In need of no introduction, rap icon Ice Cube makes his long-overdue return to British and Irish shores as he unveils details of a hugely exciting tour in December. The Hip Hop OG is enlisting fellow rap legends The Game and Cypress Hill, who’ll be performing at the shows, making this one of the year’s must-see events for UK Raps fans.

Starting out at Glasgow’s SEC Hydro on 5th December, the 6-date tour is his biggest of the UK and Ireland yet, and takes in shows at the likes of 3Arena in Dublin, Manchester’s AO Arena, and the O2 Arena in London on 11th December.

Tour dates:5th December – SEC Hydro, Glasgow6th December – Resorts World Arena, Birmingham7th December – AO Arena, Manchester9th December – 3Arena, Dublin11th December – O2 Arena, London12th December – Motor Point, Nottingham

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Pete Rock & The Soul Brothers / Blues Kitchen
2023-12-03 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
The New York godfather of boom-bap, slick beats and smooth flow is in Manchester for a live show, showcasing one of the best live hip-hop outfits on the planet.

Collaborating with the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and De La Soul, Pete Rock has created iconic anthems since the 90s, fusing jazz, funk and soul with rap.

A star-studded line-up of musicians will be joining Pete Rock this time including Daru Jones, Mono Neon, Marcus Machado, Big Yuki and Jermaine Holmes. Expect the man himself to guide us through a night of unparalleled turntable skills and lyricism this December.

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Stu Allan Festival 2023
2023-11-25 16:00 - 2023-11-26 03:00 | Bowlers, Longbridge Rd,, Trafford Park, Stretford,, M17 1SN, United Kingdom

Space Cassette
2023-11-24 22:00 | Canvas, Unit 5, Building 4, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester, M60 7HB, United Kingdom

DJ Yoda / The Yard
2023-11-11 21:00 | The Yard Manchester, 11 Bent St, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8NF
Yoda returns to the city with his Hip Hop 50 AV show.

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MNDSGN / Blues Kitchen
2023-11-08 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom

Hip Hop Halloween / Freight Island
2023-10-28 20:00 | Escape To Freight Island, Manchester, M1 2PZ
Peter Parker (Fingathing), Danny Drive Thru and I team up with DJ Rasp (doing an AV set) for some Halloween hip hop fun at Freight. Free tickets.

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An Afternoon of DILLA / Low Four Studio
2023-10-28 13:00 - 17:00 | LOW FOUR, Manchester, M3 4EN
Vice Beats and the University of Bristol have set up a Dilla event to fundraise for the James Dewitt Yancey Foundation. Free entry, no tickets needed, over at Low Four Studio in Manchester (go up the stairs into Great Northern opposite the Hilton on Deansgate).

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John Carroll Kirby / Yes
2023-10-24 19:30 | YES, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB
Now Wave presentsJohn Carroll Kirby, live at YES Pink RoomTuesday October 24th 2023£1818+7:30pm

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Sheffield: Phonetics x Def Pressé x Group Bracil - Call and Response
2023-10-21 22:00 - 2023-10-22 03:00 | Bal Fashions Sheffield, 16 Exchange St, Sheffield, S2 5TR, United Kingdom
A Hip Hop 50 special from the legendary Sheffield club night, teaming up with underground labels Def Pressé and Group Bracil.

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Arto Lindsay feat. Melvin Gibbs / Night & Day
2023-10-17 20:00 | Night and Day Cafe, 26 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JN
Arto Lindsay, self-taught corrosive guitar scratcher, might be the closest experimental noise has to a soul man. Since the late 1970s, when he unleashed one of the world’s greatest manifestations of—in the immortal words of Lester Bangs—“horrible noise” with his experimental rock trio DNA, one of the flag-bearers of the New York City’s downtown No Wave zeitgeist — this vanguardist guitarist, singer, record producer and experimental composer has spent decades at the off-the-beaten sonic paths and colorful intersections of music creations and stage performances, including forging art-pop (a)tunes that melds koan-like poetry with the sophisticated Latin pop he grew up hearing while living in Brazil with his missionary parents. His heavy involvement, as both artist and producer, in a string of Tropicalia and Bossa records from the late 1980s onwards attest to his maverick, shape-shifting interests.

Most of Arto’s songs bask in a lovely sonic tension, where the hushed intimacy of the melodies and vocals is battered by low-end grooves that shimmy with elegance but aren’t overcrowded by the singer’s gentle warble. The King of Skronk doesn’t play actual soul jams. Rather, his trademark iconoclastic guitar style is, kinda unsexy-sexy: rhythmic, atonal, full of discordant bursts and unseemly, metallic feels. But in a career that goes back more than 40 years, with help from a changing cast of instrumentalists and songwriters at the vanguard of various styles, including by his long-time collaborator Melvin Gibbs (once called “the greatest bassist in the world” by Time Out New York magazine), the pioneer “non-musician” Arto Lindsay has put a high premium on feelings, expressing universality of love and intimacy even while he’s bucking convention.

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Corto.Alto / BOTW
2023-10-16 19:30 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
corto.alto is the brain-child of award winning multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer Liam Shortall. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, this genre defying producer brings together influences from Hip-Hop, Broken Beat, Electronica, Dub and Punk with an informed Jazz sensibility.

His latest E.P release ‘Not for Now’ (Released November 2021) amassed over 1 million streams across digital streaming platforms, as well as receiving multiple plays from Gilles Peterson’s show on BBC Radio 2, as well as plays on BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio Scotland, Worldwide FM and more. corto.alto has also been awarded ‘Best Band’ and ‘Best Release’ in the Scottish Jazz Awards in 2020. This release also seen editorial playlist support from Spotify (State of Jazz, Jazz UK, 21st Century, Fusion Fest), Apple Music, Deezer, and magazines such as JazzWise, Disco Pogo, Snack Mag and Jazz Revelations.

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Skinny Pelembe / Yes
2023-10-13 19:30 | YES, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB
Bio: Skinny Pelembe is a multi-talented wonder, born in Johannesburg and raised in Doncaster, who crafts patchworks of personal and musical touchstones, a distinctive musical style; memories and observations are weaved together, sun-dazzled folk, afro-tipped and psychedelic tangents diced with the murkier corners of the UK dance lineage.

https://skinnypelembe.ochre.store/

https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/skinny-pelembe-dreaming-is-dead-now-interview

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CavemanM8 - Civilized Habits launch / Blah Cafe
2023-10-07 21:00 - 23:00 | Blah Cafe, Withington, Manchester, M20 3BW, United Kingdom
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Sambroso All Stars: The Buena Vista / BOTW
2023-10-06 19:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
Sambroso All Stars return to Band on the Wall to showcase one of the most iconic albums in living memory.

The 7-piece all star band promise to mesmerise the Band on the Wall crowd once again with their combination of Cuban Son, Latin Jazz and Rumba.

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Ruby Wood / BOTW
2023-10-05 20:30 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
Ruby is a vocalist, songwriter and DJ hailing from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Her soulful yet distinctive voice has enabled her to front numerous projects; perhaps best known as lead vocalist of the critically acclaimed Submotion Orchestra, since 2009.

She also toured as lead vocalist for Bonobo’s live band, for Nubiyan Twist, and with hugely successful 1940’s-esque vocal trio, The Sugar Sisters. There have also been features for dance outfits such as GLXY & Franky Wah, additionally to writing & recording for the likes of Krept & Konan, Alfa Mist, Roska, Hemai, Barney Artist and XOA, to name just a few.

After signing to First Word Records, Ruby has recently released her debut solo EP ‘Sincerely’. Comprised of five tracks, Sincerely is firmly based in the realms of hip hop soul and neo soul sonically and has an unashamedly ’90s R&B vibe throughout.

Throughout the EP, Ruby’s story tells tales of motherhood, relationships, commitment, independence and inspirations.

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FLOHIO / Yes
2023-10-05 19:30 | YES, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB
Blurb:

FLOHIO announces a handful of UK live dates, bringing the undeniable energy of her 2022 debut album to a live setting, with the ‘Out Of Heart presents Out Of Sight’ tour. Whether commandeering packed out festival tents, esteemed venues or club stages, FLOHIO has an inimitable live presence that must be seen to be believed.

The rapper, singer-songwriter, party starter and artist extraordinaire is the table-shaking, fiercely independent titan carving out a unique lane for herself in music; that of a disruptor. A unique figure utilising the infectious sounds of UK music – everything from sparse grime to immersive, trippy house – to deliver visceral, high-energy rap anthems for a generation. 2022’s acclaimed debut album “Out of Heart” was an opus brimming with brutal honesty and euphoric production, elevating FLOHIO’s lyrical steez. An album that was almost two years in the making, its creation was fastened by the pandemic and its ensuing lockdown, forcing FLOHIO to halt her hectic touring schedule and renew her creative devices.

Across 12 tracks, executively produced by industrial hip-hop innovators God Colony and Speech, it reveals the most vulnerable yet enduring version of FLOHIO. The result is a debut album flourishing with artistic poise, an elegant exploration of UK rap and its fringes.‘Out Of Heart’ was a career-defining statement set to propel FLOHIO into the stratosphere, met with widespread critical praise and cover features with NOISEY, BEAT and most recently Heroine magazine. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the album’s gravity in a live setting.

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Roc Marciano / Canvas
2023-10-01 19:00 | Canvas, Unit 5, Building 4, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester, M60 7HB, United Kingdom

Afriquoi @ Blues Kitchen
2023-09-28 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
We bring Afriquoi to Manchester for an explosive live show combining African traditions with contemporary UK electronics.

Fusing Congolese guitar + Gambian kora virtuosity with UK electronic sensibilities to create captivating, beautiful, dancefloor- friendly music, this is perfect end of the week vibes.

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