Live African Music in London

The venues and organisations to check for when looking for live African acts in London:

Kemia Bar @ Momo resto: this basement bar plays hosts to intimate gigs by artists from Africa and beyond.

Passing Clouds: Daily evening events that champion diversity, with gigs that range from Asian to West African music.

Afrobeat Vibrations: Monthly afrobeat sessions with Dele Sosimi (Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80). Followed by DJs playing afrobeat, afro funk until the early  morning.

Barbican: The biggest stars in African music have graced the stage of the Barbican: Hugh Masekela, Angelique Kidjo, Orchestra Baobab, etc…

Joyful Noise: The producers of the annual London African Music Festival

Afropop Live: Their roaster includes Wanlov The Kubolor & M3nsa

Cokobar: For the latest Afrobeats / Naija music events and tickets

Focus Organization: They put the spotlight on music from the African diaspora

Live Jazz & Soul Music in London

 Check out these venues & promoters for the freshest soul and jazz music gigs in the city!

Jazz Cafe: Legendary music venue in Camden with an impressive line-up: Eric Benet, Julie Dexter, Raheem De Vaughn, Andreya Triana,  Jose James, Angie Stone, Roy Ayers, Leela James, Dwele… They’ve all played there.

O2 Academy Brixton: Another favourite venue for Black musicians such as D’Angelo, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu

Koko: Events are a bit more left-field, good for urban/alternative black music (Flying Lotus, Emeli Sande, Ghospoet…)

Jazz Re:freshed: Weekly live music residency, covering jazz and jazz-influenced music:  Julie Dexter, Kaidi Tatham, Fertile Ground, Azymuth, , Xan Blacq, Jason Yarde, Kissey Asplund, Mark de Clive Lowe, Muhsinah, etc…

Aesthetic Sounds: Live soul music night hosted by Sarah Fonteyne. Past guests include Jaguar Wright, Glen Lewis, Jesse Boykins, J*Davey…

The Vortex: Intimate Jazz venue in Dalston

London Jazz Festival: Every Year in November. The biggest jazz event in the calendar.

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