Upcoming Gigs

Universally acclaimed for his work with the groundbreaking and trail-blazing Esbjorn Svensson Trio, double bassist Dan Berglund is back with his new project Tonbruket. A mesmerising mixture of jazz-inspired ideas blended with the heavy rock and prog sounds that influenced his early pre-e.s.t. playing, Tonbruket marks a bold new direction for Berglund while still holding onto the startling creativity and ingenuity that made e.s.t.'s sound so enduring.

The latest signing to Candid offshoot Cake Records, Bellows are all set for the digital-only release of 'The Troop EP', with the official launch at Brighton's Komedia Bar on Wednesday night.

The band have a couple of upcoming London shows on the 6th and 13th November (check out the Myspace for details, www.myspace.com/bellowsuk) and a full length album dropping next year, but to tide you over, here's a video for one of their tracks - 'Casiocade' - to give you a bit of a taster of what's to come from this hugely exciting group...

Having already received the Korean Music Award in May 2009, vocalist par excellence and ACT recording artist Youn Sun Nah was awarded the "Chevalier de l`Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" for outstanding achievements in the field of arts by the French ministry of culture on October 5th 2009. Born in Korea but now firmly established in her adopted Paris home, the award places her in such esteemed company as David Bowie, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Albert Mangelsdorff, Leonardo DiCaprio and Dustin Hoffman.

Featuring
Maxi Priest
Carleen Anderson
Yolanda Brown
The London Community Gospel Choir

ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL, SOUTHBANK CENTRE
FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2009, 7.30PM
Tickets: £15, (£10 Conc) + Bkg Fee
Book: 0871 663 2505 / www.southbankcentre.co.uk

PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

We are extremely proud to announce that we will be working with Har Mar Superstar - singer, songwriter and producer extraordinaire - on his forthcoming album campaign.

YolanDa Brown, winner of the 2008 MOBO award for Best Jazz Artist and UMA 2008 nominee, shows that lightning can strike the same place twice with her nomination in the same category for the 2009 MOBO awards.

Catch her live at The Royal Festival Hall, Southbank on the 16th of October for “Celebration of Life”, presented by The Metropolitan Black Police Association and Serious.

Every year, Warner releases a compilation of the best of world music put together by the great Charlie Gillett, presenter for world music programmes on BBC Radio 3 and the World service and tireless promoter of music from across the globe. This year's comilation, 'Otro Mundo - Another World' is another fantastic addition to the series, featuring a host of music from across the planet.

THE METROPOLITAN BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION AND SERIOUS PRESENT

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
FEATURING:
MAXI PRIEST
CARLEEN ANDERSON
YOLANDA BROWN
THE LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR

ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL, SOUTHBANK CENTRE
FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER 2009, 7.30PM
Tickets: £15, (£10 Conc) + Bkg Fee
Book: 0871 663 2505 / www.southbankcentre.co.uk

PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Hot news from the Dune camp; aside from gearing up to the release of star trumpeter Abram Wilson's new album "Life Paintings", released on the 12th October, the label is proud to annouce its latest new project - Rhythmica.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo UK Tour + special guest Netsayi

Ladysmith Black Mambazo are proud to announce one of their longest-ever UK tours, running from mid-October until late November.

Their album Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu has won Grammy in the Best Traditional World Music category.