Did you catch Jalen Ngonda on The Graham Norton Show this weekend 👀
Truly life-enriching soul music is an indomitable force of nature. No matter what sub-genre our current crop of musicologists may cite in the very near future to describe Jalen Ngonda’s riveting approach, he’s unequivocally a gifted songwriter and artist, blending classic and contemporary soul influences to create a sound that’s all his own.
The last year has seen the release of his critically acclaimed debut album "Come Around And Love Me " he has even swiftly followed it early in 2024 with two brand new singles, as an artist who writes songs every day, its a natural thing to keep fresh music coming out. Jalen is already catching the attention of the likes of Snoop Dog, Jill Scott, Kehlani and Olivia Dean, as well as Elton John, who predicted last Summer that “he is going to be a huge star”.
Jalen will be with us Sunday 13th July 🙌
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Maribou State (LIVE) CONFIRMED FOR FRIDAY 🙌
Chris Davids and Liam Ivory - made a significant impact with their 2015 debut album Portraits. Alongside 2019’s equally acclaimed Kingdom In Colour, they redefined soulful, downtempo electronica for a new generation.
2025 sees the much-anticipated release of the duo’s third studio album, Hallucinating Love (out 31 January 2025 via Ninja Tune). Featuring the tracks Dance On The World, Bloom and Otherside, the album is accompanied by a run of sold-out UK dates, three consecutive nights at London’s 10,000 capacity Alexandra Palace, and a massive spring US tour.
They'll be joining Goldie and The New Consistent, with even more still to come.
⚠️ TICKETS BACK ON SALE FRIDAY 10AM ⚠️
See you FRIDAY 11TH JULY 2025! Who's coming?
Seun Anikulapo Kuti & THE EGYPT 80 coming in hot on our Saturday line up 🔥
The youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti is renowned for his socially conscious music and captivating live performances. His powerful lyrics and infectious grooves preserve and extend his father's political and musical legacy.
Seun Kuti and Egypt 80’s latest album, Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head), was just released. Executive produced by Lenny Kravitz and Fela’s original engineer, Sodi Marciszewer (artistic producer), it features guest appearances from Damian Marley and Sampa The Great.
He'll be joined by War, Craig Charles, Tom McGuire and the Brassholes, plus even more coming VERY soon.
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Who's ready to get their dancing shoes on with Ezra Collective this July 💃
One of the hottest live acts in the UK, Ezra Collective’s Where I'm Meant To Be was the first jazz album to win the coveted Mercury Prize in the award’s 31-year history. Their historic 2023 win wasn’t their only notable award last year, as the collective were also crowned Best Jazz Act at the MOBO Awards as well as being named Time Out’s Londoners of 2023.
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, the quintet’s third album, the recently released Dance, No One’s Watching, is an ode to the sacred yet joyous act of dancing. Written throughout 2023 as Eza Collective toured the world, the LP documents the dance floors they encountered, earning the band their first UK Top 10 album.
Continuing to break down barriers, this year will also see the collective become the first-ever UK jazz act to headline London’s Wembley Arena.
Sunday is going to be lively 💃
Tickets back on sale Friday 10am 🎟
Feels like a fever dream, Yussef Dayes at Mostly Jazz last July 💃
Don't forget, Tier 2 tickets are limited so get yours now before we move onto Tier 3!
mostlyjazz.co.uk for all the deets ✌
LEFTFIELD bringing all the heat on our first day, this year 🔥
Have you got your tickets for 2025?
Throwback to Nubiyan Twist, on our stunning Sunday 😍
Who would you like to see on our Sunday this coming 2025?
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Throwing it back to Craig Charles last year 🙌
He'll be back on the main stage Saturday (12th July), alongside War and even more to come later in the year.
Make sure to grab those tickets, tomorrow 10am.
See you there ✌
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Who else is excited for WAR?! 🔥
Who else is excited for WAR?! 🔥
With so many amazing tracks, WAR has been a pioneer in the Funk, RnB, Soul, and Latin world.
WAR’s influence spans generations, with their catalogue sampled by such acts as The Beastie Boys, Kanye West, Public Enemy, Portishead, De La Soul, A$AP Mob, Janet Jackson, Ice-T, Fatboy Slim, Snoop Dogg and 2Pac. Check out all the hits, inspired by War, here.
Can't wait to hear a chorus of 'Why can't we be friends?' just as the sun begins to set over the lake.
Tickets are back on sale Friday at 10am. ❤
