Four decades on, with the ripples of 2020’s Black Lives Matter marches still being felt, our chair, deputy opinion editor, Joseph Harker, with author and lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, Alex Wheatle, 1980s Lambeth council leader Linda Bellos, and co-founder All Black Lives UK, Natasha Johnson will be marking the anniversary of a moment of fundamental change for Black protest, exploring its evolution through the past 40 years to today and ask, what next in the struggle for equality?
Mar'20 What's Going On
February 28, 2021
4.03. – 11.03.2021 -SKIN: IT TAKES BLOOD & GUTS (online)
Her career as an artist began in the 90s, when Skunk Anansie was formed in the sweat-drenched backrooms of London’s pubs.
Mar'20 What's Going On
February 28, 2021
9 February – 24 March 2021: Shabaka Hutchings & Britten Sinfonia (online)
A central member of the new London jazz scene, clarinettist, saxophonist and composer Hutchings blurs the lines between jazz and classical music in Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, written for the legendary ‘King of Swing’ Benny Goodman. Reflecting further on the jazz idiom, he takes on Igor Stravinsky’s 3 Pieces For Clarinet Solo, then continues this theme in real time with a short solo clarinet improvisation.
Mar'20 What's Going On
February 28, 2021
9 February – 24 March 2021: SEED Ensemble & guests – celebrating the music of Pharoah Sanders (online)
Celebrating the life and work of Pharoah Sanders, Cassie Kinoshi and SEED Ensemble perform from his much-revered songbook, live streamed as part of EFG London Jazz Festival 2020.
Mar'20 What's Going On
February 28, 2021
9 FEBRUARY – 24 MARCH 2021: NUBYA GARCIA (ONLINE CONCERT)
Her debut album SOURCE is a dynamic and exploratory collection that has positioned her as one of the most exciting artists in the UK. Garcia had gained critical acclaim ahead of her solo release with her collectives Maisha and Nérija, and through frequent collaborations with prominent jazz musicians from the UK and abroad.