So after the obligatory two month hiatus, we’re back in the basement on May 14th. Our last session in March went distinctly tropical at the request of the Samba dancing crew in the house and now the sun has got his hat on, we’re looking to turn up the heat even further. For the first time in Heads High history, the girls out-number the boys this month too. After two solid sets of all things boom and bap, Amaka is in the place again and still mourning the loss of a large chunk of music from a defective hard-drive, Miss Crawford steps up with the weight and crackle of a vinyl only selection. A last minute addition that didn’t make the designer’s deadline is Darren Judge. He’s been smacking it recently with the Clubb Rock podcasts he lays down with partner in crime Mikee Lazy so we’re expecting those Clubb Rock high-energy bass movements cut and pasted with his foundation Hip Hop selection. Naturally, the Duke & Cal provide the rock upon which the party is built….and the vocals? Expect something a little different this time as Connie Bell and Amaka conduct a little live experiment…tell a friend!!!!!
Posts Tagged ‘Marketplace’
Event: Basement brasshment!
Monday, November 2nd, 2009I’ve always loved basements. I’m not sure that says anything good about my spirit, but there’s something about real music in a basement that makes me smile. Our Marketplace basement sessions have evolved into something I’m proud of. We’ve somehow managed to create a night where we can play pretty much what we want…..right in the centre of London….not easy.
If you hadn’t noticed, we’re only in the place every two months now so each session is a little more special. This month, we’re swapping the glitz of the golden pyramids (and Amaka’s golden legwear!) with the shine of brass in the shape of the 12 Tone Brass Band. If you’ve been following the progress of the 12 Tone camp and their growing army of heavyweight bands, you’ll know that 12 Tone Brass are a hot prospect. Come see what happens when we add six men, one drum kit and a whole heap of brass to the usual basement bubble.
Its a Heads High session so DJ pressure comes as standard. This time its a strictly residents affair with Duke Etienne, Cal Jader, DJ Judge and Miss Crawford in the area. Microphone blessings come courtesy of Connie Bell….and it’s all FREE!
Remember, it’s our last MP session of 2009 so don’t sleep!
Here’s a little sampler of 12 Tone Brass at the 606 Jazz basement style….i’ve never seen them in suits before…
Event: Heads High 11/09/09
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009EVENT: Authenticité Campaign PtII
Thursday, August 13th, 2009“Embarking on a campaign of pro-Africa cultural awareness, Mobutu renamed the country the Republic of Zaire in October 1971.”

Kinshasa in the early 70s = Mobutu, the abacost, Rumble in the Jungle and…
Zaire 74‘.
Taking place during Ali’s memorable fight with the world heavyweight champion at the time George Foreman, this was both a well timed and well executed music event rivaling any of its global counterparts.
Zaire 74′ was the pro-black 3 day music festival that enlisted the likes of James Brown, BB King, Miriam Makeba plus a whole host of other African, Black-American and Hispanic artists.
Possibly being overshadowed by the fight itself, a very curious Jeffrey Levy-Hinte (When we were Kings) decided to take on the task of gathering, cutting and editing all the archived footage of this magnanimous musical affair. As a result, he now presents us with: “Soul Power” the documentary.
Coined as ‘The Greatest Music Festival That You Have Never Seen’ – we owe it to ourselves to take the “Never” out; and alter the premise.
For anyone inspired by Black music of that era or the ‘Black Revolution‘ occurring at that time, Soul Power promises to deliver the goods.
This brings us onto the screening…
Happening this Sunday (3pm) at Electric Cinema on Portobello Road, I urge you to get your goat-meat skewers ready for a 90 minute lesson in Black music history on the big screen*.
then…
From here, Pause and Shook magazine keep the buzz going in the form of an afterparty at Marketplace. They’ve managed to charm a stellar line up of DJs including Charlie Dark, Eric Lau, Bemi (Amplified), Juven (Pause), Hits (Pause) and Eric Soul (Afrogroov)
Free entry, freebie give-aways and quality choonage galore – get ready to say it loud:
I’m black and proud.
*Apparently you can get discounted tickets for the screening too if you email info@putmeonit.com




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