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Select tickets – Volunteer With MAG - OPEN DAY (virtual) – Zoom

Volunteer With MAG - OPEN DAY (virtual) – Zoom, Mon 1 Jun 2026 - WE NEED VOLUNTEE...

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“That’s one you definitely don’t sit down for.”

“ Dele Sosimi is bringing his full Orchestra to London to celebrate the sound made famous in Lagos and now loved worldwide. Expect everything from Amapiano to Afrobeat with massive horn sections, unstoppable percussion and dancefloor-ready grooves Tickets are on sale now — search Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra London.”

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Let me pick you a fruit From the poet tree Juices of lyrical wisdom Creativity Let me pick you a fruit From the poet tree Seeds of change Roots Generations deep Juices of justice Flesh of my ancestors trust Let me pick you a fruit from the poet tree Let you taste the bitter sweetness Of history Let me pick you a fruit From the poet tree I said this land Made for freedom For wisdom And for you and me I said this land Made for freedom For wisdom And for you and me I said this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this… This land Freedom Wisdom And for you and me Rap by Gabriel Teodros: I don't know where it all comes from I just follow my own drum Started when I was so young This liquid rhythmic devotion An ocean in a drop A drop in the ocean or sea I wrote this or it wrote me Whole lives are poetry There's an industry of the leavings For them to read what we're bleeding For you to witness my healing A single moment of freedom The reason why we are breathing is nothing if not to connect So I reach into my secrets to find the pieces that reflect [Vocal Ad Lib] This land For you For you For me This land This land This land This land, this land, this land For you For me For you, for you, for you For you and me

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from There's A Sky Above Your Roof, releases October 3, 2025

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Jazzreloaded Season 5 – Creator Content Callout

Jazzreloaded Season 5 – Creator Content Callout

Seeking Media Submissions and Contributions for Season 5 of JazzReloaded Podcasts and Blogs and Streams and Playlists

JazzReloaded = UK Jazz DNA, Afrofuturist Rhythms & Cultural Groove. The Award-Winning Portal for:

Stunning instrumental pieces and iconic vocal jazz tracks

- Unique blends from acid jazz to retro classics

- Deep dives into jazz culture, grooves, and Black art movements - Features on emerging UK and international jazz artists

- Genre-bending blends of Afro-jazz, soul and cultural commentary

Live sets, guest features, and rising artists spotlighted through a global lens - Inspiring cultural narratives connecting genre, identity, activism, visual art, and storytelling

Jazzreloaded Season 5 celebrates stakeholders and participants in the jazzreloaded project, 25 years after its inception, and at the end of the international decade of People Of African Descent [ UN Resolution 68/237]

The traditional African Sankofa symbol In the design of the Jazzreloaded logo represents the African Cultural Tradition of of "Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi" (translated from the Akan language to mean "it is not taboo to go back and fetch what you forgot") , underlining how important it is for the jazz names of today to look and give back to the artists and styles of yesteryear.

Jazzreloaded Season 5.0 connects into this ancient and sacred tradition by looking back on The International Decade of People Of African Descent [ UN resolution 68.237] , which aimed to celebrate the important contributions of people of African descent worldwide, advance social justice and inclusion policies, eradicate racism and intolerance, promote human rights, and assist in creating better, more prosperous communities, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals spearheaded by the United Nations.

Jazzreloaded Season 5.0 represents the culmination of that golden thread, those tightly held relationships, brought to the listener in hot music and cool conversation ( sometimes the other way around !) , and the continuation of the union of jazz music and artists to themes of physical social justice which, in our virtual media age, ring louder and truer than ever.

Jazzreloaded Season 5.0 will host innovative and culturally relevant discourse, engaging with established practitioners to produce new and exciting and culturally relevant work, simultaneously shining a light on fringe contributions to UK jazz culture, custom and context

The full programme for Jazzreloaded Season Five includes

One Year of:

Monthly online curation of Jazz Films and music videos and Screenings of music videos and short films shot, cut, directed and produced by jazz musicians, plus

Monthly jazz photography display and exhibition. highlighting UK Afropean Jazz artists from all around the world, and their music plus

Monthly live podcasts with talks, DJ set, and performances at LCB Depot's “Last Friday” Event, plus

Remix competition involving exclusive stems and audio from the Jazzreloaded Project

Followed by seven nights of:

Real time Live Performances of previously unheard sounds, recordings and live expressions

Talks with leading jazz practitioners on their artistic process

Culminating in one night of

Performance of a specially commissioned work

Awards for Festival film, photo, music video and remixes

Call for Submissions and Entries

JAZZRELOADED- REMIX COMPETITION 2025 - SUBSCRIBE TO ENTER! Calling all producers, beatmakers and all other sonic artists! Here's YOUR chance to re-imagine select tracks and stems from the Jazzreloaded Album and BeatBank Archives

JAZZRELOADED PODCASTS

We are looking for contributions ( these can include papers, articles, audio, video, guest presenters ) on any / all of the following topics:

i) Artist Rights Management in the digital age; a deep dive into the realities of A.I. And The Berne treaty for jazz musicians

ii) Cross collaboration between the word and the beat; a deep dive into jazz and the spoken word, and the paradox of crystalising improvised art forms on the page

iii) Jazz musicians who are also film directors discussing film as a medium for jazz and presenting their own contributions to the art form

iv) Vinyl which celebrates the important contributions of people of African origin worldwide, advocates social justice and inclusion policies,

v) Jazz as a sacred music of resistance and a secular declaration of the universality of man and woman in its efforts to include and support African people in the human family

TO PARTICIPATE / REGISTER YOUR INTEREST:

Subscribe to the Jazzreloaded YouTube

send your media / expression of interest / listings /promotional material / questions to [email protected]

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Call For Permanent Exhibition And National Curriculum Inclusion

The impact of Black British music cannot be overstated. It has contributed billions in revenue for the UK economy and continues to shape global music trends, serving as a powerful force for social change. Through its ability to foster collaboration and unity across diverse communities, Black British music has become an essential part of the nation’s cultural fabric.

We are seeing a profound and growing interest in the history of Black British music: whether in the British Library’s “Beyond the Bassline” exhibition celebrating 500 years of Black British music; the “2 Tone: Lives & Legacies” exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in Coventry; “Dub London” at The London Museum; Google’s “Union Black: Sounds of a Nation”, or the forthcoming “The Music is Black” exhibition at V&A East.

This call is for a permanent exhibition to recognise and celebrate African and Caribbean performances, recordings and contributions to the evolution of genres that have reshaped British culture, while safeguarding rare artefacts, recordings, memorabilia, and untold stories for future generations. The exhibition space would dynamically explore the past while continuously reflecting the ever-evolving contributions of Black British musicians to the nation’s cultural landscape.

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Acclaimed guitarist Chris ‘Santo’ Cobbson is one of the most exciting and in-demand musicians in the country. He studied Jazz guitar at Goldsmiths College and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

His incredible versatility has enabled him to perform with Osibisa, Courtney Pine, The JBs (Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley), Monty Alexander, Andy Sheppard, Clifford Jarvis, Jean Toussaint, the Ronnie Scott’s Big Band, Sheila Ferguson, S. E. Rogie, Gasper Lawal, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jim Mullen, Ray Gelato, David Newton, Omar, Curtis Stigers, Imelda May, the Ebony Steel Band, Jay Rayner, and many other artists across a wide range of musical genres.

He is also a prolific songwriter and arranger. This concert will feature a selection of original songs written by Chris.

"Chris Cobbson is a wonderful musician and his music is beautiful" Russell Malone

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This is a leadership-oriented role for a dynamic mid-career artist, curator, or cultural producer who is deeply connected to Global Majority

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UK Civil Rights, Kung fu movies and anti-racist Street Fighters! - Black History Walks

UK Civil Rights, Kung fu movies and anti-racist Street Fighters!

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The Queens Speak Part 1

The Queens Speak Part 1 play/book by Theo Omambala is a bold, unfiltered, and electrifying celebration of identity, resistance, and the powe

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Most Popular Jazz Artists | ReverbNation

Most Popular Artists

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Record labels agree to boost 'insulting' musicians' pay

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Known for his rich tone and smooth melodic lines on the five-string bass, Malcolm recorded and toured with top artists like Robert Glasper and Terri Lyne Carrington. He earned Grammy recognition along the way. His 2022 album Hiding in Plain View showed just how much he had grown as a bassist and composer with its fresh mix of jazz and spoken word.

Malcolm often talked about how bass playing and acting are connected. Both take focus, emotion, and constant work to improve. His dedication and respect for the craft inspired many of us.

As we remember Malcolm-Jamal Warner today it is his bass playing that will stay with us the groove, the soul, and the poetry. His musical legacy is a reminder that you can follow your passion beyond the spotlight and create something truly meaningful.

Rest in groove Malcolm.