Ghetto Lounge started as a DJ event in Café 1001, Brick Lane, East London to represent the very best music in Soul, Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Latin and Afrobeat since 2003. Ghetto Lounge is also a recording label and promoter of the quality musical culture movement of London, with live performances at “Afrobeat Vibration” bringing the spirit […]
We welcome back legendary Nigerian drummer/percussionist Yomi Bashiru (The Minister of Rhythms) and his explosive 9-piece group Naija Grooves create infectious grooves from the fusion of Fuji, Juju and Afrobeat rhythms. Expect heavy duty rhythms from one of Africa’s greatest drummers. Yomi Bashiru’s precise drumming has been used by the likes of King Wasiu Ayinde, […]
“A terrific 12 piece band who intensify the music’s seductively repetitive rhythms” The Independent “The on stage band works up a storm as they pound through Fela Kuti’s hits to electrifying effect” The Metro In 2011 the groundbreaking Broadway production, FELA! arrived at London’s National Theatre. Telling the life story of the Nigerian icon Fela […]
Solo performance Pianist, singer and composer Juwon Ogungbe is one of the mainstays of British-African music. His current CD “Life Force Music” covers all bases – African grooves, soul stirring songs and funk licks are effortlessly mixed together. In his first Xmas show Juwon Ogungbe explores songs from his current CD and songs planned for […]
The Immersion Project is lead by London based Jazz singer and MD Cassandra Gurling. Cassandra mixes electronic progressive melodies, rootsy bass lines, soulful haunting jazz vocals and ethnic rhythms. Cassandra Gurling aims to create ‘a musical experience for the listener that provides a personal emotional exploration, this is music that I hope people can […]
Paul Bilson’s joyful music draws on his Ghanaian roots, delivering a high-energy mix of afro-jazz, high-life and soulful funk. Led by Bilson’s passionate, rhythmic trumpet melodies and improvisations, the band also features: Raph Clarkson – trombone Isaac Asamadu – keys Kiki Quansah – bass Alex Boateng – drums Chaley Gbagbagba – percussion
Paul Bilson’s joyful music draws on his Ghanaian roots, delivering a high-energy mix of afro-jazz, high-life and soulful funk. Led by Bilson’s passionate, rhythmic trumpet melodies and improvisations, the band also features: Raph Clarkson – trombone Isaac Asamadu – keys Kiki Quansah – bass Alex Boateng – drums Chaley Gbagbagba – percussion
Paul Bilson’s joyful music draws on his Ghanaian roots, delivering a high-energy mix of afro-jazz, high-life and soulful funk. Led by Bilson’s passionate, rhythmic trumpet melodies and improvisations, the band also features: Raph Clarkson – Trombone Isaac Asamadu – Keys Kiki Quansah – Bass Alex Boateng – Drums Chaley Gbagbagba – Percussion
The Hi-Life Orchestra, directed by trombonist and vocalist Abdul Raheem to celebrate the iconic music style that makes the whole West Africa dance and that gave birth to Afrobeat. Trombonist and composer Abdul Raheem is the man to breath new life to Hi-Life music. His career has seen him playing and recording with host of West […]
We are delighted to present the Lucumi Suite composed by David Ijaduola, who will lead a seven piece ensemble.