'Still Black, Still Proud' - An African Tribute to James Brown

James Joseph Brown commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul", rose to fame during the late 1950s and early 1960s on the strength of his thrilling live performances and string of smash hits. During the early 1980s, Brown's music helped to shape the rhythms of early hip-hop music, with numerous groups looping or sampling his funk grooves and turning them into what became hip hop classics and the foundations of the music genre.

This evening dedicated to his musical legacy is led by saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis and features trombonist Fred Wesley,  both ex James Brown’s band members. Also on the bill is singer Senegalese Cheikh Lô, Afro-beat legend Tony Allen, South African vocal sensation Simphiwe Dana, British/ Nigerian rapper Ty and Malian blues guitarist Viex Farka Toure.

Sat 14 Jun 8pm
Tickets: £15/20/25
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