WAHALA special FELA's BOYS
London’s Camden Town is a sea of entertainment, overflowing with colorful markets, shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, clubs, theatres and cinemas. At its centre, the Proud Gallery, located in the 200-year-old Grad II Listed Horse Hospital in the ever popular Camden Stables Market.
This is our destination for this week, people!! PROUD Gallery is a truly unique venue, photographic gallery by day; the venue is transformed into a live music venue by night. This is where the whole London Afro scene chose to gathered on a summery Monday evening for a special multi-disciplinary event, celebrating the legacy of the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
The night, dubbed FELA’s BOYS, showcased dance with Bode Lawal, music from the London Afrobeat Collective, Wale Ojo, Richards Olutunde, SES, Inemo and Wahala’s host, DJ Eric Soul
Post-Modern WAHALA by Keziah Jones.
A strange creature between Miles Davis, Fela Kuti and Jimmy Hendricks, the original African Anarchist Keziah Jones has just released his fourth studio album Nigerian Wood (Because Music). With a successful international career spanning 2 decades, the world has yet to catch up with him and his unique brand of music he calls BLUFUNK.
Even though the continent is already a massive fan, the UK is lagging way behind on this one, just because marketing a lyrically gifted African man with a guitar still challenges perceptions and understanding of black music. Wahala gets it! We go to capture the action live during Jones' rare appearance at the London's Jazz Cafe.
We also meet the new generation of Nigerian movers n shakers with artist Bumi Thomas and cultural entrepreneur Yemi from Afro Pop Live.
WAHALA brings you Soul Power feat James Brown and Mohamed Ali
Zaire 1974, Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine dared to dream and a music festival became a reality when they convinced boxing promoter Don King to combine the event with “The Rumble in the Jungle,” the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.
The historical moment was captured for TV, Hollywood. Later in the years, even the Fugees paid tribute to the event. Besides the fight, Marechal Mobutu Sese Seko’s country also hosted a massive and ground-breaking event that brought Latin American, US and African artists on the same stage for a unifying celebration of Black culture & music. From Bill Withers to Fania All Stars, Tabu Ley, Miriam Makeba and James Brown...
WAHALA goes to the exclusive screening at the Electric Cinema in Portobello Road and the special after-party produced by PUT ME ON IT and SHOOK Magazine ...
WAHALA gets familiar with Kizomba!
We are back in London's West-end, Covent Garden this time, to witness a manifestation of the new AFRO phenomenon sweeping through the capital's dance floors. Angola and Portugal are responsible for amongst the sexiest and most sensual grooves ever brought to life!
We investigate and meet the crew behind the biggest KIZOMBA party in the UK - Meet KIZOMBA UK promoters, dance teachers and hot DJs, and learn a few steps along the way...
WAHALA also unleashes exclusive Afro videos, including the new single, empowering anthem by Knaan TIA and Mbegane Ndour (African Conscience) feat Hakeem (The Boys) Jaam + Mpho and more...
Afrobeat and the Art of Lemi Ghariokwu
For twenty years, renowned artist Lemi Ghariokwu’s colourful paintings were found wrapped around the music of Nigeria’s most charismatic and notorious musician, Fela Kuti. Lemi’s distinctive images of Africa – angry, sexy, cheeky, righteous – were known and owned by hundreds of thousands of people across three continents. Feat Tony Allen, Wunmi, Rich Medina etc...
WAHALA goes to Shoreditch
Shoreditch is one of the most vibrant places in London. Located north of the city's financial district, its a real concentration of creative and leisure activites being home to live venues, bars, restaurants, exhibition spaces and recording, graphic and media studios. WAHALA goes to the heart of the action with the hottest new Afro vids in the mix.
5th MARCH @ Cargo
Music
The whole spectrum of Black Music
Past Present and Beyond ie; jazz, funk, afro, hip hop, soul, reggae, broken...that is a lot of notes, melodies and structure :-)....also world music and global beat...
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CRASH, Syriana, Tango in Paris, Les valseuses, Unbreakable, Friday, Xala, Sometimes in April, Le pere Noel est une ordure, Amadla, Mandela, The Wooden Camera...
Television
bloody to much sub-digi-cable station on offer...am lost...N/A.
Watching The Apprentice and Big Brother though...got hooked on BB6, sorry...:-(
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NNEKA -NNEKA - NNEKA
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SOUL ID - SOUL ID - SOUL ID
TINARIWEN
K'NAAN & MOS DEF
KEZIAH JONES + BILLY LAGRENE + Mc LAUGHLIN doin the BLUFUNK on french TV
KHETHI -
Books
Conversation with God - The Testament - Thomas Sankara - La Vie sexuelle de Catherine B...
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Heroes
Thomas Sankara, Fela Kuti, Quincy Jones, Fred Rwigema, Paul Kagame, Cecile Kayirebwa, Patrice Lumumba ...
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Kirenga aka ERIC SOUL's Details
Status:
In a Relationship
Here for:
Networking
Orientation:
Straight
Hometown:
Remera (Kigali)
Body type:
6' 1" / More to love!
Ethnicity:
Black / African descent
Religion:
Other
Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
Children:
Proud parent
Occupation:
Music Business & Culture
Kirenga aka ERIC SOUL's Companies
GROOV N BASS MOVEMENT - AFROGROOV London, UK Founder - Creative Director music culture performance art & education
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When it comes to carrying and preserving cultural identity, the biggest inspiration is my own mother...she represented the Rwandan Culture for 40 years and we still have a lot to do...if you want offer support to the endeagered culture of RWANDA, or just need info or music, get in touch with the groov. The legacy must live on!!!
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WE ARE BACK AT OUR SOUTH LONDON HOME - BRIXTON JAMM FOR THE LAST SESSION B4 OUR 1ST BDAY IN DECEMBER (THAT ONE WILL BE HUUUUGE)....THAT S RIGHT PEOPLE!! CONTINUOUS MONTHLY SESSION IN LONDON...ALL THE GOOD VIVES..THE RIGHT MUSIC..THE COOL PEOPLE..THE YUMMY FOOD AND THE CREATIVITY..EACH SESSION HAS ITS OWN TWIST, REACH OUT & TELL A FRIEND
Wahala arrives in Paris for an unprecedented meeting with the French Reggae scene! No need to go to Jamaica to discover the reggae tones... France is swarming with outstanding artists ...
At the Cabaret Sauvage, Eric Soul found them and there is something for all tastes! From the energetic bashement of the Spyda Team to the sweeter no
Who I'd like to meet: BEAUTIFUL CREATIVES SOUL AND SPIRITS KEEP MEETING AT THOSE LONDON'S AFRO HOTSPOT.
COME TO SAY HELLO IF YOU R IN TOWN...
NEXT EVENTS:
21st FEB @ Empowering Church
LAST SATURDAY EVERY MONTH @ RITZY CAFE - LONDON
FIRST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH @ BRIXTON JAMM - LONDON
I actually do some Free promo for this terrific Hip Hop UK group (that you can heard on the last podcast of B2G PodRadio ) so take a minute and help them reach to the top!!
Unity to make the Movement ;-)
VOTE FOR MANCINI & THE CREEPERS IN GILLES PETERSONS WORLDWIDE TALENT CONTEST!!!!
"Jus Let It FLO" The Long Awaited Debut Album from FLOetic Lara. Launch Party on SUNDAY, 31st May, Battersea, London, UK.
An energy-filled night where FLO and guests take you on the theatrical and musical journey of this emerging unsigned talent. With vocals capabilities ranging from rich powerful explosions to beautiful dulcet tones, this Passionate Poet and Soulful Singer expresses herself without limitation, inspiring all who experience her touching gift. FLOetic Lara (aka FLO) international artistic Soulful , Passionate Poet, Lyricist, Articulate Songwriter. FLO is truly herself, her vocal capabilities range from beautiful dulcet tones to rich powerful explosions as she expresses herself without any limitations. Her core source is evidently jazz, yet she transcends categorisation as she effortlessly creates a fusion with soul,gospel, hip hop and much more. Her FREEDOM ON STAGE, and love of music interwoven with powerful lyrics, sung and spoken reverberates with all who experience her touching gift!!!
BE DER!
MUCH,MUCH THANKS for allowing this Comment on your SPACE!! Much Grateful, Blessed Love, Sista Kiya
Kirenga aka ERIC SOUL I wish you a nice and successful week. hopefully you will spend some time on my profile listening to my new tracks. enjoy your knocking-off time!
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