Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins) January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012)
Catch Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins (aka Declaime) live in concert
Tickets are £20 in advance / MOTD
DJ Swing (18 Jan 1967 – 22 Mar 2006)
Really digging this video
and it’s got Rosario Dawson in it too
So maybe I’m really digging Rosario Dawson in this video
Either way, I’m really digging this video! - m.r.b.
Aaliyah (16 Jan 1979 – 25 Aug 2001)
Eartha Mae Kitt (17 January, 1927 – 25 December, 2008)
Totally “borrowed” from CMU Daily (thanks)
Roots Manuva has announced a four-stop tour in honour of his latest studio LP, ’4everevolution’, which came out last month. Set to kick off early next year, the run will culminate with a show at The Roundhouse, otherwise known as London’s most circular venue.
If you like, you can mark this moment with a free download of ’4everevolution‘ track ‘Watch Me Dance’ by clicking here
31 Jan: Brighton, Concorde 2
1 Feb: Norwich, Waterfront
3 Feb: Bristol, Anson Rooms
4 Feb: London, Roundhouse
Platinum recording artist MIMS is back on the scene to gift his fans with the release of his highly anticipated interactive mix CD, Open Bars. This original and creative compilation was the first of its kind to integrate unsigned artist and producer participation in its completion that allowed MIMS the opportunity to engage with his fans on a personable level in the form of a global new media contest that drew in thousands of entrants.
A constant visionary, MIMS created the Open Bars contest to give upcoming artists a platform to express themselves in a manner that is unconventional and long lasting.
The Open Bars mix CD features award winning production from Lex Luger and Blackout Movement along with OB, FKi, Rix Melody, Khaliphat and Ra Charm. This masterful compilation also features verses from Travis Porter, Young Money’s Gudda Gudda, Jamaican songstress Jovi Rockwell, New York native Bad Seed and Xcel as well as the Open Bars contest winners 13, Fev Eligante, Eclipse, Prophit Z and Podgy Smith.
OPEN BARS TRACKLISTING
I’m Busy – Produced by Blackout Movement
Nikki Featuring Travis Porter – Produced by FKI
The City Featuring Jovi Rockwell – Produced by Ra Charm
2011 (Freestyle) – Produced OB
I’m A Boss (Freestyle) – Produced by Jahlil Beats
Vroom Vroom Featuring 13 – Produced by Lex Luger
Winters My Summer Featuring Gudda Gudda & Fev Eligante – Produced by Rix Melody
Convertible Flow Featuring Podgy Smith – Produced by Khaliphat
Shot Caller (Freestyle) – Produced by Harry Fraud
Dangerous Featuring Eclipse – Produced by Rix Melody
Rom Pom Pom Featuring Prophit Z – Produced by Rix Melody
Warning Featuring Bad Seed & Xcel (Freestyle) – Produced by Tuneheadz
A free download of the Open Bars CD can be found by visiting www.mimslife.com,www.datpiff.com and www.theblastbydigiwaxx.com.
“Africa’s new axe hero marches on.” **** Uncut
Malian singer, songwriter and guitarist Vieux Farka Touré returns to the UK for a 10-date tour, starting on 5 February in Glasgow and also including a special show at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Emerging out of the shadow of his famous father – beloved African superstar Ali Farka Touré – Vieux Farka Touré has become one of the most celebrated African guitarists in modern history. His latest record and his third studio album, The Secret, was produced by Soulive’s Eric Krasno, and features collaborations with guitar greats, Derek Trucks (Allman Brothers Band) and jazz-guitar maestro John Scofield, as well as an inspired vocal contribution from South African-born singer Dave Matthews.
A tireless, highly energised performer, Vieux is known for captivating audiences from all over the globe with his speed and dexterity on the guitar, as well as his palpable charisma and luminous smile. His current live performances – Vieux (vocals and lead guitar) backed by Johann Berby (bass guitar) and Tim Keiper (drums and percussions) – have strong parallels to the “power trio” combined with dexterous trance-like guitar solos. Not only has Vieux broken through to contemporary audiences, but he simultaneously remains one of the finest performers of desert-blues on the planet.
You can also listen to some tracks on Soundcloud:
“Aigna” (feat. Derek Trucks) and “Borei”.
FEBRUARY 2012
05 GLASGOW “Celtic Connections” The Arches, 0141 353 8000
07 EDINBURGH The Voodoo Rooms, 0844 844 0444
08 LEEDS Howard Assembly Room, 0844 848 2727
09 BIRMINGHAM Hare & Hounds, 0121 444 2081
10 KENDAL The Brewery Arts Centre, 01539 725133
11 BRISTOL St George’s Bristol, 0845 40 24 001
12 LONDON Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, 0844 875 0073, (plus support: OLI BROWN)
14 MANCHESTER Band on the Wall, 0845 2 500 500
15 BRIGHTON Komedia, 0845 293 8480
16 SOUTHAMPTON Turner Sims, 023 8059 5151
We Plug GOOD Music presents ONE MIC… Introducing 2012! Showcasing the VERY BEST NEW & EMERGING TALENT to keep your eyes out for in 2012…
With live performances from MARVIN AMBROSIUS, ID & FRIENDS, BECKWITH, MARIE DAHLSTROM, RAIN and KIERON BOOTHE – AND taking place on Sunday, JANUARY 22 – this night is gonna be an exceptionally amazing night of GOOD LIVE Music from the very best in new, emerging and underground UK talent to watch out for in 2012!
THE SHOW WILL BE CO-HOSTED BY OUR RESIDENT HOST – CAROL OHEMAA (Nappy Nubian Poet) ALONG WITH WILL MANNING (BBC 1XTRA)
& OUR RESIDENT DJ – DJ ISYSS – PLAYING YOU THE VERY BEST TUNES!!!
@ THE QUEEN OF HOXTON 1 – 5 CURTAIN ROAD SHOREDITCH LONDON EC2A 3JX
★ENTRY
£5 ALL NIGHT ON GUESTLIST // MOTD
£3 FOR STUDENTS (WITH NUS CARD)
Funky Destination is back with “Power 2 Groove”, a new single full of funk, blues and jazzy melodies plus freestyle house blended vibes with organic feel without that great groove missing from the track.
“Power to Groove” appears in two versions original and a DJ friendly extended mix. “My Way (Nassau Theme)” continues the Ep with more house rhythms and soulful vocals plus funky flow and fat dance beats, whilst “Floorbreaker” deals out a hard baseline and tribal beats! Last track of the EP, “Hasta Siempre” (radio edit) with house and latin influenced grooves and beats. But never without a funky feeling, deep movie dialogues and amazing groove.
After checking out the EP tracks, make sure to grab your free download of the unreleased song “All For The Money” right HERE.
Funky Destination – Power 2 Groove will be available on January 12 for sale in special edition CDR and digital download at timewarpstore and all mp3 retailers across the internet.
TRACKLIST
1. Funky Destination – Power To Groove (original)
2. Funky Destination – Power To Groove (extended mix)
3. Funky Destination – My Way (Nassau Theme)
4. Funky Destination – Floorbreaker
5. Funky Destination – Hasta Siempre (radio edit)
Cancer Research Ten Year Anniversary Celebration
WORLD CANCER DAY Saturday February 4th 7pm-6am
@ The Islington Metal Works, 7 Torrens St London EC1V 1NQ
UNIFUNK is a community collective focused on delivering to the young and alternative positive messages in music, arts and events.
On 4th February 2012 UNIFUNK launches ‘Music 4 Life’, bringing London’s finest talent from music and the arts together to support Cancer Research’s vital work into the disease.
‘The Secret Larder’ will be hosting their pop up restaurant at The Islington Metal Works between 7pm and midnight in aid of Cancer Research UK.
James Ramsden is the writer and owner of The Secret Larder Supper Club in North London, the club has been penned as “harder to get into than the Ivy”.
Just a £52.50 donation will gain you full entry to the evening’s event, a three course meal and includes booking fee!
More information and for bookings please visit website here
The response to this event from the artists, presenters, companies and production volunteers has been phenomenal.
Expect the evening to be filled with some of the UK’s biggest established DJs, Producers, Artists and upcoming Artists, all in aid of giving. Some of the artists performing are
Steve Sutherland (4 x MOBO winner of Best club and radio DJ), Nathan Flutebox and the Clinic, DJ Krust (Full Cycle), Phil Asher (Restless Soul), Martin Lodge (Restless Soul), Marcia Carr (The Ladyz), Femi Fem (Young Disciples/Supperclub), Asheber and the Afrikan Revolution, Segunda Geracao, Chico ‘Dirty Cheeks’ (Cirque Du Soir)’
Look out for a surprise worldwide guest and many more artists.
Chrome and Black Paints in Shoreditch and new shop in Brighton will be donating their artistic skill to the event adding to the alternative ambiance. Also supporting the event are Ned’s Noodles and Princesse d’Isenbourg et Cie.
The night will be filled with the essence of giving, amazing music, merging London’s alternative scene and people into a contemporary fusion. We look forward to having you there to join in the experience and to help us celebrate and continue to support Cancer Research UK’s ground breaking efforts.
Flava Of The Month alongside KSO Entertainment & SpreadLove Ent presents
Taken from the title of their 7th album to date, they bring Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah, Crypt The Warchild & DJ Kwestion for the ‘Violence Begets Violence’ tour, with support on the night from the UK’s Caxton Press & Rhyme Asylum.
Spinning on the night will be Flava Of The Months very own DJ 279, together with DJ Snuff and your host for the night; Mystro.
For more info, check: Jedi Mind Tricks * Caxton Press * Rhyme Asylum websites
Date: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Venue: The Garage, 20-22 Highbury Corner, London N5 1RD
Doors: 7pm-11pm
Price: £15 + B/F
Tickets Available From: See Tickets * Ticketweb * HMV Tickets
Ticket Hotline: 0843 221 0100
The Doctor’s Orders present J-Dilla Changed My Life with Ma Dukes, Phat Kat & loads more!
For the sixth year running London’s No.1 party promoters are celebrating the life and work of the incredible James “J-Dilla” Yancey but this year take the show on the road with three seperate events in London, Brighton and Manchester.
The Doctor’s Orders & Juicy present J-DILLA CHANGED MY LIFE MANCHESTER
Minimum donation £6 in advance or more on the door.
Click the flyer for more details
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The Doctor’s Orders Brighton present J-DILLA CHANGED MY LIFE BRIGHTON
Minimum donation £5 in advance / £7 on the door
Click the flyer for more details
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The Doctor’s Orders Present J-DILLA CHANGED MY LIFE LONDON
Minimum donation £6 in advance or on the door.
Click the flyer for more info
This year the DJs (who are all spinning for free) are joined on stage at all three events by last year’s surprise guest, Dilla’s mother, Maureen ‘Ma Dukes’ Yancey, and, for the first time, one of Dilla’s close friends & collaborators in the shape of Detroit’s own Phat Kat will host proceedings and maybe even perform a couple of his Dilla produced classics.
Amongst the incredible all-star line up in spinning sets of exclusive J-Dilla related sets for free to raise as much money as possible for The J-Dilla Foundation and Lupus UK are Mr Scruff, Spin Doctor, Mr Thing, Sarah Love, Harry Love, Morgan Spacek, Kutmah & DJ LOK to name just a few.
5 years after his untimely death from complications brought on by Lupus disease, J-Dilla’s status and appeal continues to grow, so expect this to be regarded as “THE” Hip-Hop event of the year! Those lucky few in attendance will not only be treated to an incredible night of music but also presented with the chance to get their hands on t-shirts exclusively printed by Dephect clothing, with all proceeds from these and the door going to charity.
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.; January 17, 1942 – Present Day)
Jimmy Castor (June 23, 1947 – January 16, 2012)
Jam Master Jay (21 Jan 1965 – 30 Oct 2002)
