The award winning vinspired Lake of Stars project brings a tropical slice of its international festival vibe to the heart of Shoreditch.

A powerful and moving documentary. Sons of Cuba is a stunning insight behind the scenes of Castro's Cuba into the lives of a group of young boys; amateur boxers training to become champions and heroes of their country.

Asheber and the Afrikan Revolution
Sat 11 Sep / 8pm / Bar / £5 adv / £7 door
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Brand new super group Asheber and The Afrikan Revolution are taking London by storm, they bring to the stage a seamless mixture of continent-wide Afrikan musical styles with elements of Reggae, Jazz, Soul, Blues, Hip-Hop, Funk and Spoken Word from the Diaspora.
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The intensity of  Velasierra's quintet combines the melancholic sounds of a mystic tradition with contemporary jazz styles and an energetic mixture of Afro-Andean grooves.

JJC’s London African underground classic song ‘We Are Africans’ provides the inspiration for this freestyle extravaganza that celebrates hip-hop’s roots, from Africa to Jamaican reggae dance halls, with American urban funk grooves and now with South London’s mix tapes phenomenon.

Brassroots join us every second Wednesday of the month with the sole aim of blowing your mind, ears and eyes open to the way instruments can be used to their full potential.

Britain's reggae maestro Dennis Bovell is producer, composer, re-mixer, bandleader and one of the original architects of lover's rock, a movement that put British reggae on the world map.

The Blues Junction is a star filled band that specializes in blues music from Chicago to Delta to West Coast to British - if you want the very best of the Blues then this special performance is not to be missed!

Alpha-ville 2010: International Festival of Digital Arts and Culture is London’s new festival, operating as a catalyst for important trends and new visions within digital arts, design and culture.

The Correspondents, Mr Bruce and Mr Chuckles, collaborate to revamp vintage sounds for the modern ear. Stages have been stomped, knees have hit nipples, festival crowds have been astounded…

Indo-Jazz clarinettist, Arun Ghosh's musical vision and vocabulary reflects his rich geographical heritage.

Accompanied by guitar and percussion, as well as sometimes backing vocals, Atongo is touring in the UK in the autumn to promote his fifth album to date - which marks a return to his acoustic roots - Sankuni.
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Skinny Lister are a 21st Century folk band from London specialising in acoustic original song writing.  While keeping true to traditional English folk traditions, and not averse to sparking off spontaneous bouts of country dancing wherever they play.

Tuning London into South Asia. The trailblazing OUTERINDIA residency at Rich Mix on the last Tuesday of each month is starting on September 28th.

Manouche will perform an exciting blend of gypsy swing, extending their repertoire to include swing classics and self penned originals while remaining faithful to their gypsy jazz roots.

Part of Story of London festival. A night of live performances, VJs and photography celebrating the London music scenes.
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Afrikokoa presents 'Direction Africa Part 1' a day curated by Peter and David Adjaye OBE celebrating visionary african art, film and music.

As part of Jazz Fm’s search for the next generation of jazz, soul and funk artists a new initiative has been set up by Jazz Fm called ‘Shoreditch Sessions’.

Thu 7 Oct / Thu 4 Nov / Thu 2 Dec / 6.30pm / Bar / £5

Industry Takeover is all about empowering the next generation of emcees, singers, DJs and young music industry professionals through our series of monthly seminars, open mics and showcases.

Fri 8 Oct / Fri 17 Dec / 8pm / Bar / £7 adv / £10 door
Book tickets online or call our Box Office on 020 7613 7498Bobby Friction Presents is a night of Eclectic South Asian vibes. From Pakistani Punks & Punjabi Dubstep through to Bangladeshi Bass, this night is a celebration of a definitive UK sound with an emphasis on LIVE performance.
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The Queen of swing, Kai Hoffman makes her debut at one of London’s grooviest cultural hangouts, Rich Mix.

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Colores De Mi Tierra: Rhythms, dances and melodies from the Caribbean coast of Colombia from the family of Colombia’s most famous Cantadora Toto La Momposina + Documentary film presented by the Native Spirit Film Festival + Movimientos DJs hi-jack the soundsystem for a unique mix of the freshest Latin music
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Krystle Warren’s latest album Circles is out now on Manu Chao’s label Because.Combining an infectious onstage energy with a cracking sense of humour, Krystle live is a treat.

A ground-breaking live Hip Hop experience that reinvigorates the lyrical, musical and conscious roots of the spoken word – packed with the very finest MC’s, performance poets, beatboxers, musicians, DJ’s, Hip Hop theatre, street art and fashion.

The Man Who Laughs
+ special guests
Sun 24 Oct / 6pm / Bar / Free
Experimental, electronic, jazz noir duo, The Man Who Laughs launches its much-anticipated debut album, Deep Songs. Plus special guests and visuals.
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Mataniu and Twin Cities transport you to a parallel universe of songs, melodies and imagination.
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"Super bass laden Disco retro Jazz Funk orchestral sound from this 70's psychedelic sounding Disco band. The Ultimate Loft party soundtrack" Time Out
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Branco Stoysin's, acoustic guitar led Trio, Sun drenched original music to take you, as quoted, to "a musical journey to warm the soul", not to be missed!

Arty-Dress Party: To celebrate GFEST 2010 Film screenings @ Rich Mix, 'dress up as a work of art' - put on your DIVA costumes and make-up for a funky night out. Live band, fun act and DJ music to enliven this electrifying event.

A monumental one day, one off, totally unique stereotype-smashing extravaganza of brass music. Band geeks, come out of your basements with your head held high. Cool kids, prepare to be flummoxed. Brass is hot, you heard it here first!