Akalé Wubé – N’ All That EthioJazz - 26.04.14

Get your dancing shoes on folks it's time for some Ethio Jazz. Back after their London Jazz Festival debut, super-groovy Parisian Ethiojazz band Akalé Wubé bring the atmospheric, danceable, retro-inspired sounds of Golden Age 1960s Swingin’ Addis Ababa to the party. Inspired by the sounds they heard on the now legendary Ethiopiques series of reissued albums, five Parisian jazz musicians, strong on horns and guitars, reinterpret classic tracks by the legends of Ethiopian music, adding some original je ne sais quoi here, some Afrobeat there, a bit of New York scene cool, and a huge dollop “jawa jawa” - what they call ‘the groove’ or ‘swing’ in Amharic.

Akalé Wubé are joined by special guest singer Genet Assefa, the stunning voice of Ethiopian band Krar Collective. Plus DJ Chris Menist (Paradise Bangkok/Soundway) spinning original East African vinyl with rare record-crate treasures from Ethiopia, Sudan and Tanzania.

Date: Saturday 26th April 2014

Location: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA.

Time: 20.00 - Late (GMT)

Ticket: £15 | £12.50 adv Book here | Main Space, Standing