The Music of Jamaica: A ‘World Music’ Archetype
…its official language de jure, but its de facto national language is an English-based Creole language with West African influences known locally as Patois (Jamaica is called Jamdungin Patois). Its…
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The Music of England
…the Holy Land. After the ‘Hundred Years’ War’ with France (14th-15thC), English emerged as the official language. The Wars of the Roses brought in the Tudor era and its most…
The Music of South Africa
…of European descent and an Asian minority from India and the Malay Peninsula. As such, it is also multilingual, with 11 official languages including English, a variety of Bantu languages…
The Music of Indonesia
…languages; its major religion is Islam, and it is home to the world’s largest Muslim population; and, although it is only marginally an urban society, with a 53% urban population,…
Band on the Wall Launches Free We Face Forward iPhone App
Band on the Wall launches free We Face Forward iPad app – A guide to West African music & art. Available now for free in the App Store. Band…
The Music of Brazil: Samba and Cultural Expression
…stratified, headed by the wealthy Portuguese landowners, followed by poor Portuguese labourers and then by the enslaved indigenous workers at the bottom (before the arrival of African slaves). The poor…
Trinidad & Tobago: A Rich History of Dance, Devotion and Demonstration
…the very southeastern edge of the West Indies, just off the coastline of South America, Trinidad and Tobago is a dual island nation, the former much larger than the latter….
Introducing… THE COPPER BAR
…we bring you the finest in local jazz, funk and soul. Launching 20 & 21 September Free entry, every Fri & Sat See you there! La Fiesta | Funk Street…
Flamenco Workshops feat. Paco Pena just announced!
Band on the Wall is running a flamenco course featuring a final workshop and fiesta day with Paco Pena We have just announced a special four week course for Flamenco…
Mark Guiliana on Bowie’s lasting influence, future collaboration and the direction of the jazz quartet
…be made within the acoustic quartet framework, providing that the compositions and performers realising them, are of the utmost quality. It was our pleasure to catch up with Mark ahead…
Sam Rapley: An Insight into one of the UK’s Rising Jazz Stars
…set me on the right path. You learned clarinet until your hands grew large enough to play sax. Did these growing pains make for a frustrating time? Yes, incredibly frustrating!…
Interview: Nat Birchall
Saxophonist Nat Birchall saw great acclaim for last years ‘Live in Larissa’ album, and this year he embarks on a new project with a new ensemble. Joining forces with Canadian drummer Franklin Kiermyer,…
Digging for diamonds: Five immense tracks that caught the eyes and ears of the sampling masters
…samples, prior to hearing the original, which speaks volumes about Dilla’s ability to select and subtly layer source material. Marvin Gaye – Distant Lover (sampled by Kanye West) Kanye West…
Just announced: Son Yambu, 19th July.
…the traditions of the genre. Playing their irresistible tropical rhythms, Son Yambu bring their audiences a truly sensational, authentic Latin-music experience. This night is guaranteed to turn into a fiesta!…
MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025
…LA-based record label Innovative Leisure (BADBADNOTGOOD, Allah-Las). First Nights debuted at #5 on KCRW’s top 30 Albums chart and has had extensive play on BBC6 and BBC1xtra. In 2025 Arjuna…
Manecas Costa’s Paraiso di Gumbe
…independence when he was eight years old in 1974: ‘There was a big fiesta, a continual party that went on for days; everybody drinking beer and dancing. There was a…