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 […]
Mojo (moderately optimistic jazz orchestra) are an exciting 17 piece jazz big band based in north London, made up of great musicians from all over the capital. With a repertoire including laid back & up tempo swing, Latin and funk and playing a wide ranging variety of charts from the traditional (Buddy Rich, Count Basie, […]
Blow the Fuse celebrates its 25th birthday with the musicians from their very first night back in 1989 Louise Elliott sax/flute Cheryl Alleyne drums With special guests Josefina Cupido and Ruby Thompson Hosting, toasting and playing – Deirdre Cartwright and Alison Rayner Expect an evening of exuberant playing, Latin and African influences mixed with blues […]
We welcome back Mônica Vasconcelos in celebration both of the release of her DVD ‘London Bossa’, filmed at the Vortex last summer, and of the 2014 Rio World Cup! São Paulo born Brazilian singer songwriter Mônica Vasconcelos has been living in the UK for over two decades & has recorded seven albums to date. Her […]
Emily Saunders ESB Critically acclaimed vocalist Emily Saunders, marked as ‘one to look out for’ by The Guardian’s John Fordham, previews her new album ‘Outsiders Insiders’, the follow up to her standout debut ‘Cotton Skies’. ‘Outsiders Insiders’ is already creating a word of mouth buzz prior to its release, reflecting influences including Chick Corea, Airto […]
Celebrating the release of their EP ‘Where Now From Here’, Cable Street Collective host a takeover at Vortex, with friends Animanz and DJ Cal Jader.
Amanda Royes – Host/Salsa Instructor rapzcallion – Dj Crispin Ade Robinson – Percussion In The Moment is Salsa and Latin vibes night fused with House, Funk, Reggae, Hip Hop, Broken Beat & AfroBeat (plus more if we can fit it in) Live Afro-latin freestyle dance moments hosted by acclaimed Salsa & Rumba dancer Amanda […]