We can facilitate bookings for all of the following artists and also the Mr Bongo Soundsytem DJ collective.
We are also highly experienced at programming full event line ups. Most recently we have programmed part of the lineup at the beach area at the former Millennium Dome. Previously we have worked with MTV for their EMEA awards party in 2005 and many others
MARCELO D2
THE sound of 'samba hip hop'. 10-16 piece band inc. beat boxers, dancers, breakers, percussion section, DJ, drums, keys, lead and bass guitar and vocals
NOVALIMA
Afro-peruvian rhythms for the dancefloor. Having recently rocked the La Linea festivals in London and Spain, Novalima are destined for big things on the live circuit. They appear live with traditional instruments such as jaw bones and mix it up with percussion, effects and big vocals.
Also available as 5 piece: a DJ set made up of an explosive mix of Afro-Peruvian/ Afro-Latin selections, including unreleased novalima cuts, soundsystem specials, remixes and singles from the album 'Afro', plus live conga, cajon and quijada percussion, and live performances of 'Black Peruvian' dances in traditional costumes.
Novalima Soundsystem DJs are also available for bookings
BUKKY LEO & BLACK EGYPT
8-10 piece soulful dancefloor afrobeat band, heavy grooves laiden with percussion. Bukky grew up with Fela Kuti - you cant get much closer to the source. Gigs include Jazz Cafe (London), WOMAD (various worldwide) and many others
TERRY CALLIER
The Terry Callier band have been playing together since the early 90's and are regarded as one of the best on the scene. Incredible musicianship, depth and soul throughout their many performances.
Click here for a live Terry Callier solo radio performance and interview on KCRW
LEKAN BABALOLA
Heavily percussive dancefloor afrobeat jazz. Lekan Babalola's highly experienced band are available as a quintet or a 10 piece
BAZEADO
Bazeado are a UK based Brazilian band. They are incredibly versatile and can play anything from batucada to bossa nova to samba rock to soul and beyond. Available as a 3,4,5,6 or 7 piece band
JOSE CONDE
Jose Conde, harnesses the old-school authentic-Cuban spirit of son and delivers it with a beautiful unique voice and contemporary eclectic flavour. Jose was born in the US and raised by Cuban-immigrant parents. The band Ola Fresca (fresh wave), is an international cast of some of the best musicians in NY and together they play all original rootsy, funky, jazzy, 21st century Latin dance music. (R)Evolucion was co-produced by the Grammy-winning Aaron Levinson (Spanish Harlem Orchestra).
FLOWRIDERS
Explosive jazz/broken beat/soul band formed by Vincent Helbers. 5-10 piece. Features many of the scenes top musicians including Richard Spaven (4Hero, Ty...), Vincent Helbers, Colonel Red and various guests that have included Bembe Segue.
Check the live show here
MR BONGO SOUNDSYSTEM
The Mr Bongo DJs specialise in taking the sounds championed and released by Mr Bongo to dancefloors and events around the world. Recent events have seen them host their own room at the MTV European Dance Music Awards in Lisbon (2005), 2006 saw them play multiple gigs in Brazil along, this year events have included a residency at the indoor beach are at the former Millenium dome. They have also appeared worldwide and in the UK at top festivals including The Big Chill, WOMAD and many more.
More info on the individual DJs can be found here
Please email us here or contact the office on +44 (0) 1273 600546 if you have any inquiries or would like to book any of the acts