New African Voices: Youssou N'Dour with Carlou D & Suzanna Owiyo at The Barbican, London

Dominus Vobiscum, pilgrims! Whenever I mention the name Youssou N’Dour, the first response i get from people is “Wasn’t he Continue reading →

Penguin Cafe Orchestra & Portico Quartet at the Barbican

Pax Vobiscum, pilgrims: A couple of shots from yesterday’s gig.   Visually, it is what it is, I guess.  Greats performances Continue reading →

Highlights from London Jazz Festival 2010: Days 5-9

Hello, pilgrims! Well, it’s been an interesting couple of days when it came to Jazz in London. Gigs aplenty and Continue reading →

Arrested Development at Barbican, London

Vobiscum, Pilgrims. Just got back from the Arrested Development show, and may I just say this: ‘BEST-MATURE-HIP-HOP GIG-EVER!!’. Not that Continue reading →

Tony Allen 70: Nigeria 50, at the Barbican

Pax Vobiscum, Pilgrims! When a gig taking place at the Barbican headlines a Nigerian drumming legend, then subtle and underated Continue reading →

Tongues on Fire: A tribute to the Black Panthers

Pax Vobiscum, Pilgrims! Well, you know that the summer break is finally over when you start apply for photo-passes & Continue reading →

Toots & the Maytals at London Barbican

Another night & another really good gig of good music. Just an hour earlier I was at the Royal Festival Continue reading →

Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, at London Barbican

Pax, Pilgrims. How blessed can a brother be in getting to see two amazing gigs (albeit just 5 mins of Continue reading →