E^ENTS: The Yoruba Women's choir

Jazz Cafe, London

Friday 7th January 2022

Standing: £18 Restaurant: £20-25

Described as Africa’s greatest vocal ensemble and renowned as one of Nigeria’s biggest musical exports. The Yoruba Women Choir always deliver a spectacular show bursting with passion and astounding power.

Directed by Funmi Olawumi, boasting eleven joyful singers who together create exquisite harmonies. The group is also backed by a six piece band who play traditional Yoruba rhythms and melodies that will keep you dancing all night long.

Website: joyfulnoise

Facebook: @theyorubawomenchoir

Jazz Cafe: The Jazz Cafe Camden

C*LTURE: Thelonious Monk

An essential figure in bebop and a pioneer of modern jazz.

Thelonious Monk

Photo: Burt Glinn/Magnum

One of the most influential pianists of the twentieth century, Thelonious Monk had a individual improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire. Thelonious’s inovation on the piano was extraordinary. His amazing ability as a performer paved the way for future artists.

Website: Thelonious Monk

Instagram: @theloniousmonk

MUS!C: The Doom Brotherz

The Doom Brotherz are one part of The Guerilla Godz - a collective of celestial beings. Fuelled by the untainted enjoyment of fantasy, the duo's unpredictability and energy is encapsulating.

"The Doom Brothers are myself (Solomon Strange) and The Man in The Mask. We are the anti-heroes of the new renaissance, sent to realign the balance of sound and the universe."

Solomon Strange

Interview with The Man In The Mask

Bandcamp: The Doom Brotherz