Hi,
It's now just over 2 weeks until the Mostly Jazz Festival (3rd & 4th July in Birmingham).
The main line-up features headline performances from pioneering jazz orchestra the Sun Ra Arkestra and Courtney Pine, as well as Quantic and his Combo Barbaro, Cymande II, James Taylor Quartet, and Sebastian Rochford's Polar Bear (not to be confused with the performance poet, this is the jazz band that are a firm favourite with Jools Holland).
Since the initial line-up release we've managed to add lots more to the bill:
Craig Charles, presenter of the BBC 6 Music's Funk and Soul Show, has leant his support to the festival team and will be leading the proceedings on Saturday 3rd July as festival compere and DJing at the official after party.
We've added a 3rd stage (the Swing Meadow Stage) which will feature spoken word performances from nationally renowned Polarbear (http://www.homeofpolar.com/), previous Birmingham poet laureate Dreadlockalien (http://www.dreadlockalien.co.uk/) and award winning poet Luke Kennard amongst other rising talents. They will be performing amidst special screenings of artist films and artist Q&A sessions.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gypsy jazz legend Django Reinhardt we've programmed part of the Sunday bill in dedication to him. This will include a performance from the Gary Potter Trio. Gary is generally considered the UK's leading Gypsy jazz guitarist.
This is an open air city festival taking place in Birmingham's Moseley Park.
I have attached some further information.
Best wishes,
Charlotte Payne
The Mostly Jazz Festival
82 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5RD
+44 (0)7512 378 818
http://www.mostlyjazz.co.uk/
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GILLES PETERSON & ROBERTO FONSECApresent HAVANA CULTURA (LIVE): NEW CUBA SOUND
Two UK dates only!
Saturday 3 July @ The Sage GatesheadTuesday 6 July @ Barbican, London
To coincide with the latest release from globetrotting DJ Gilles Peterson – ‘Havana Cultura Remixed’, Havana Club rum will host two concerts of Cuba’s freshest musical talent - performing Latin, afro jazz and fusion to hip hop, funk, reggaeton and R&B. The Havana Cultura live tour is the latest in a series of cultural projects from Havana Cultura, a global art initiative from Havana Club rum, celebrating fresh talent across all artistic disciplines. Powered by Roberto Fonseca and his acclaimed band, the concerts will feature Cuban star Danay (described by Gilles Peterson as ‘Cuba’s Jill Scott’), as well as Ogguere, one of the hottest and most inventive hip hop acts in Cuba.
Roberto Fonseca has shared the stage with Cuban legends such as Rubén González, Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo. For The Havana Cultura Band, he is joined by an all-star group featuring old school master reedsman Javier Zalba (Irakere), the most versatile bass-player in Cuba Omar Gonzalez, drummer Ramses Rodriguez (Chucho Valdes), Joel Hierrezuelo on congas, producer/percussionist Vince Vella and Gilles Peterson, the mastermind behind Havana Cultura Remixed, live onstage.
Revelling in his role as executive producer, Gilles Peterson comments: “You never have to listen hard to hear the music in Havana – it’s in the very lifeblood of the city itself and you can literally taste the energy and vibe. The Havana Cultura initiative encourages these artists to showcase their work and achieve the credit and recognition they deserve worldwide.”
For more information about the project visit: Havana Cultura www.havana-cultura.com/EN/gilles-peterson.html#/2813http://www.havana-cultura.com/EN/gilles-peterson.html#/2813>
For further information please contact: Krista - krista@theneonhub.comhttp://krista@theneonhub.com> or Manu – hello@theneonhub.comhttp://hello@theneonhub.com> 0207 729 5129
Editors Notes:Venue Details:www.thesagegateshead.orghttp://www.thesagegateshead.org/http://www.thesagegateshead.orghttp://www.thesagegateshead.org/> > / 0191 443 4661www.barbican.org.ukhttp://www.barbican.org.uk/http://www.barbican.org.uk/> / 020 7638 8891
Forthcoming European tour datesSat 26th June // Place des Quinconces (tent), Bordeaux, France Sun 27th June // Festival Afro-Latino, Bree, Belgium Weds 30th June // Museumsquartier Jazz Fest Wien, Austria Fri 2nd July // Roskilde, DenmarkSat 3rd July // SAGE Gateshead UKTues 6th July // Barbican, London UKFri 9th July // Worldwide Festival, Sete, France
About Havana CulturaThe Havana Cultura initiative is the first of its kind to profile artists from all disciplines, including musicians, visual artists, dancers, performers and writers raising awareness of contemporary art and culture of the city of Havana. Havana Cultura provides the artists living in Havana a chance to showcase their work, energy and passion to the world and encourages people to explore the talent, vibrancy and modernity Havana has to offer. Havana Cultura’s hub is a sophisticated, interactive website: http://www.havana-cultura.comhttp://www.havana-cultura.com/http://www.havana-cultura.comhttp://www.havana-cultura.com/> > . This features mini-documentaries of over 40 artists – with two new artists profiled each month – and gives users an original and exciting way to explore Havana itself with a “My Havana” section dedicated to the city.
About Havana ClubHavana Club is the second largest international rum brand in Europe, and third largest worldwide. Key to Havana Club’s success is its authentic Cuban origin, and the recognised quality of its rums, all of which are aged, hence the use of the word “Añejo” – aged - on the bottles.
About Pernod Ricard UKPernod Ricard UK is part of the Pernod Ricard Group, co-leader of the global wines and spirits industry. Globally, Pernod Ricard now represents 91 million cases of spirits and 25 million cases of wine, and owns 19 of the world’s top 100 brands.Pernod Ricard UK has identified the following key brands in the UK market: ABSOLUT, Campo Viejo, Chivas Regal, G.H. Mumm, Havana Club, Jacob’s Creek, Jameson, Malibu, Martell, Montana, Pernod, Perrier-Jouët and The Glenlivet. Pernod Ricard UK is a member of The Portman Group promoting responsible drinking.
Enjoy Havana Club responsibly www.drinkaware.co.ukhttp://www.drinkaware.co.uk/http://www.drinkaware.co.ukhttp://www.drinkaware.co.uk/> >
To All Dance Lovers
A FREE spectacular Dance event happening on Tuesday 6th July as part of TMobile Big Dance is not to be missed!
Choreographed by Keisha Grant is an innovative physical site specific performance inspired by the Architecture of Stirling Prize winning Peckham Library. Happening at
2.15pm
Performers: Lerato Lipere and Keisha Grant
Also bought to you is the UK 's leading Carribean Dance Company; Carl Campbell Dance Company who will be leading a unique record breaking Clap Dance Challenge. Inviting all members of the public to take part. Happening at
1pm
Plus other wokshops.
No booking required just turn up
Peckham Square
122 Hill Street,
Peckham,
London
SE15 5JR
Don't be late!
Best wishes and we hope that you can be there.
http://www.keneishdance.com/ / http://www.ccdc7.co.uk/
NZINGA COURSE
By Deanna Michel-de Sousa
Learn traditional dances of the Caribbean islands, explore the origins of carnival and masquerade culture on this 1 week course. For ages 14-25 years. No experience necessary, bring your energy and and enthusiasm as you will sweat! Classes accompanied by live drumming. Course hosted as part of Futureversity Tower HamletsMon-Fri 9th-13th August 2010. Course Code: MD05. Time: 1.30-4pm. Free. Venue: Central Foundation School, Harley Grove, Bow, London E3 2AT. Directions: off Bow Road. Tube: Mile End or Bow Road. DLR: Bow Church.Buses: 25, 205, 425. Book online at www.futureversity. org/towerhamlets Please quote course code.Or 'phone 020 7247 7900Info nzingadance@ aol.comwww.nzingadance. org.uk
Feedback33 is a Professional Dancers' Mentoring Forum set up by Sheron Wray.
An opportunity to take part in various dance techniques with teachers from around the globe. It is a chance to gain insights into the passions, challenges, and experiences of various artists and teachers.
Feedback33 with Ariel Rios Robert Thurs 1st July @ London Studio Centre.
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB
Orisha Dance with Ariel Rios Robert Thursday 1st July 7.30 - 9.00pm.
PLEASE COME FOR CLASS REGISTRATION AT 7PM.
With a focus on rhythm and musicality, in this session, Ariel will teach you body movement techniques that will improve your fluidity and Orisha dance style. Please bring a wide skirt if possible.
Cost: £5 full/£3 concessions: students; unemployed-dance professionals* [ID/proof of status required]. * This concession is open only to individuals currently between contracts who dance professionally, and for whom dance is their primary source of income. If you would like to check if you qualify for this concession, please phone number below.
To book a place on these workshops please email Paula allen: http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=p_j_allen@hotmail.com or phone: 07792236583.
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Ariel Rios Robert: dancer, instructor and choreographer, Ariel was born in Havana, Cuba. A specialist in Cuban, Latin and Central American dance, Ariel trained at the National Centre of Artists, Cuban Ministry of Culture from which he graduated in 1992. Ariel began his professional dance career with the Havana University Folklore Company with whom he worked for over fifteen years and lead for, a period of time, as its Director. Internationally, he has toured as dancer-teacher to Mexico, Dubai Norway, Cyprus, Denmark, Belgrade, and Bosnia with the National Ballet of Cuba, and with Cuban national folk groups Isadanza and Yoruba Andabo. In the UK, Ariel’s recent performance collaborations include Orisha dance vocabulary choreographic assistant-dancer on The Wedding Dance which was produced in 2008 by Nitro and The Octagon Theatre in Bolton.
Currently, Ariel is Director of Afro-Fusion dance (http://www.afrofusiondance.com/) a company specialising in bringing Cuban culture to London through the medium of dance.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
El Rumbon Cubano will be back on SUNDAY 11th July 7.30pm-late
But in the meantime, if you want to get out your dancing shoes don't miss ASERE ~ The finest Cuban 'Son' Band with a touch of Salsa, Timba, Flamenco & Afro-Latin Jazz.They will be showcasing their new amazing album "Junio Groove" @ RICH MIX, Bethnal Green, London. THIS THURSDAY 1 JULY, 7.30pmClick here for full details
Following an incredible live set from George Peguero and his 12 piece salsa band at the last Rumbon Cubano, we are delighted to bring you more live music from the multi-talented Rey Crespo & his Cuban Ensemble
Plus our competition to win an Air Europa flight to Havana, Cuba will continue... don't miss your chance to enter our prize draw.
July's Rumbon Cubano is also the nominated official after-party of Fiesta! @ the Kilburn Festival, which forms part of the Clave Latina Fest - the International Festival of Latin Music and Dance Culture. Check out the festival website to find out more information.
So what else is special about 11th July?Well, we can't ignore the fact that there'll be a rather big international game going on that night so TV screens will be available for those who'd like to watch the World Cup Final before the band perform.
But if you've had enough of the football, and would prefer to burn a few calories of your own, then we'll have our DJ scoring a few hits over on the dance floor!
You can eat, drink, and be merry, watch the football and be right there to catch the band and all that magnificent music.
DANCE CLASS:There is NO DANCE CLASS in July because of the World Cup Final, but don't worry - classes will be back in August with one of our regular teachers.
SPECIAL OFFERS AT THE BAR!! Cuban cocktails - Mojito and Cuba Libre - only �5 - save �2!!Beers - Corona �3.50 ~ San Miguel or Ambar �3!!Non-alcoholic cocktails - Virgin mojito, pi�a colada, watermelon punch, ibiza tropical - all only �4!!
RUMBON ENTRY PRICES:�7 in advance via Cubacheche website registration �10 on the door
Nueva Costa Dorada 47-55 Hanway StreetLondon W1T 1UX (nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd)Delicious Spanish & Cuban food available til late plus great cocktails and well priced bar
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