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Contributers Design Publisher DistributionJB Rose, Justine Chun sheleene sealy Life in Colour London Get Me exposureand Mai Mihaimeed

FeAtureJulius Caesar an African Production.....p8

MusiCB.O.B at the Indigo O2

CoMeDYPrince Abdi

theAtre Reckford Celebrations

sPoKen WorDJawdance

CoMMunitYBlack Talent - Creative Power

Regular Features: Diary of a Singer... p. 6 Unsigned and Happening.......... p. 7

Jai Amorep.4

AvAilAble Monthly At A venue neAr you

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Jai AmoreHow long have you been performing?I’ve been performing live for about ten years. I started to realise I could take it seriously when I got the chance to perform at the MOBO’s in front 3,500 people at the Royal Albert Hall in 2006How would you describe your style?Electro-RnB. I’m really experimental with my music, but my roots are in James Brown soul and Usher RnB..You’ve performed with artist such as Chipmunk, Pyrelli and producers Bless Beats to name a few. What are your plans for the future?I’m just enjoying releasing music to my fans who have been really enthusiastic about my songs. I’ve got a growing fan-base in beautiful Ghana so I’m making regular trips their for showcases. In the UK, I’m working with the producers I love and respect. You’re about to release a new video can you tell us about it?The video is for my single called ‘Backwards’, which is about a relationship in reverse. What that means is that you don’t see it but there are obvious signs that it’s ending, and then everything falls apart as if it’s going back to the beginning. I had fun doing the video, because we shot the whole thing in reverse. I had to learn the whole song backwards.With all the negative press in the news about young people what are your thoughts?I think it takes strong and determined role models to make a change. From parenting to just good friendships. So, I teach kids regularly, running vocal sessions and just trying my best to prove that you can have mad fun in life and still be successful. Live to the max. As I say, Don’t Half Live.How can we find out more about you?www.jaiamore.com. Also, you can follow me on twitter @JaiAmore and get personal..!And if you’re on Facebook, just search for me: Jai Amore

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Misha B

Misha B, Manchester born X Factor finalist came fourth in last years competition inspite of being called a bully by singer/judge Tulisa who’s group ‘Little Mix; may have felt a little bit intimidated by such a talent. However, with Misha’s brilliant rapping and singing and with the backing of her mentor Destiny’s Child’s Kelly Rowland; just like cream she has risen to the top. Misha is now enjoying the success of her second single release since the show last year. Misha started singing seriously aged 14, and says that singing was “my way of understanding myself ”. Misha was brought up by Her aunt Lily after her former drug user mother gave her up when she was just three months old. Misha grew up believing that her aunt was her real mother until the age of ten; she has only met her biological mother, a former drug addict, a handful of times and does not know who her father is.Constantly being compared to Missy Elliot, Eartha Kitt, Nicki Minaj and Grace Jones Misha dismisses these claims calling them ‘lazy comparisons’ With the promise of working with Missy Elliot and her new Single ‘Do You Think Of Me?’ doing brilliantly in the charts Misha has carved out a name for herself and is now considered a brilliant artist in her own right. Look out for her UK tour continuing to the end of the year.

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So it’s the 29th August and I can now reveal a little bit more

about my last blog where I met with Beverley Knight in the studio with a student I teach called Lizzie. We were rehearsing for the Paralympics opening ceremony. I was sworn to secrecy to the point that I even had to sign a contract which was very James Bond and cryptic. So, I’m charging into the stadium amidst a sea of enthusiastically obliging, smiley faced volunteers. I’m soaking up the excitement; and I can already hear deep drum rolls, wondrous music and deafening cheering from the crowd all around. You guessed it, I’m a tad late (as usual - I hear you say? I’d say fashionably late). It could have been worse but I was jaywalking, crowd watching and recording the good vibes in order to recount my experience to one and all. The show was breath taking, thought provoking and pulsating as the glorious melodies pounded against my chest like I was standing next to a speaker box at Reggae Sun Splash. Ian McCellan, Diversity dance crew and performers of every description were literally flying in the sky, dancing, singing, relaying

the many uplifting messages like, ‘reach for the sky, ‘enquire and learn’, ‘push your personal boundaries’, and ‘reach your potential’. Through many different creative and artistic mediums the show took my breath away right to the very end where finally Beverley Knight sang ‘I am what I am’ with Lizzie Emeh supporting her. I was overwhelmed and Beverley was brilliant as she drew us into her world, challenging our perceptions and preconceived ideas with the song lyrics and finally taking us to church with a crescendo that blew the earlier Olympics away to smithereens. Why am I sharing all of this? For a singer / songwriter we always need to be inspired in order for us to stay fresh so for me this event filled me up with sugar and spice and all things nice for at least a good few months and I know that the bug has not just bit me. Now, all I want to do is lock myself away and create, create, create.

JB ROSE‘Diary of a Singer’

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Me & Beverly Knight

Unsigned & HappeningDeléDelé, singer/performer/songwriter, from East London has already released his first single, ‘She Makes Me Hot’ and choreographed the dancers in the video himself, receiving a positive response from his fans. His second single ‘Ex’ took his popularity to a whole new level as he received rave reviews from radio stations all over the UK. Known for his diverse vocal range and great stage presence the next career step will be for him to do a number of supporting performances. He has also been working studiously on his debut album, which will be available later this year and produced by Syklone ww.myspace.com/deleakinz

Josh oshoThis young man has had a very exciting young life ranging from a whirlwind existance on the streets at 17 years old dealing drugs to being signed at 18 to Universal records. Now a very successful singer/songwriter.Josh Osho can boast about working with Ghostface Killah on his last single ‘Redemption Days’ and now Childish Gambino on his next installment ‘Giants’. Having entered the MOBO

Unsigned catergory earlier this year and performing on Marger’s track ‘This Year’ in January and going on tour Josh has a very promising career ahead.www. joshosho.com

NattyNatty’s new mixtape ‘Out Of Fire’ and single ‘Alarm Bells’ is creating a big buzz in the music world which also features drum & Bass producer Sam Frank. Inspired by “roots music”- a term that for him connects legends such as Bob Dylan and Peter Tosh to Bob Marley and Neil Young, to the raw, contemporary street music of London, New York and Kingston. He is passionate about music and interestingly he was born in San Francisco but he grew up in north London with an African born mother and Italian English father. Music lovers should look forward to his second studio album scheduled for 2013. www.nattymusic.com

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AfricaBack to

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After performing at Stratford on Avon Gregory Doran’s version of

Julius Caesar is set in Africa courtesy of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Having opened last month at the Noel Coward Theatre the production has also been filmed by BBC4 as part of the BBC’s Shakespeare unlocked season for London 2012 and has been wowing audiences.A fast-moving thriller about the struggle for democracy, Julius Caesar is also a story about two men united by an explosive act of political violence. With echoes of the recent overthrow of dictators during the ‘Arab Spring’, the production explores the implications of political assassination and the unpredictability of its aftermath.This play explores the struggle for democracy and is about two men united by an explosive act of political violence. Gregory says that “One of the inspirations behind setting Julius Caesar in Africa was discovering the Robben Island Shakespeare and that Nelson Mandela had chosen to autograph lines from the play, asserting that it spoke in a particular way to his continent.The prestigious cast is headed by the ever talented and highly esteemed Jeffery Kissoon as Julius Caesar, Paterson Joseph as Brutus and Cyril Nri as Cassius; with Ray Fearon as Mark Antony and Adjoa Andoh as Portia.With reviews describing Julius Caesar as ‘Triumphant’ and ‘Deeply Moving’ don’t miss the last few days of this inspirational production or go to the website to catch the production on tour.

Julius CaesarRuns until 15th SeptemberNoel Coward Theatre, WC1N0844 482 5141 www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk

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After performing at Stratford on Avon Gregory Doran’s version of

Julius Caesar is set in Africa courtesy of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Having opened last month at the Noel Coward Theatre the production has also been filmed by BBC4 as part of the BBC’s Shakespeare unlocked season for London 2012 and has been wowing audiences.A fast-moving thriller about the struggle for democracy, Julius Caesar is also a story about two men united by an explosive act of political violence. With echoes of the recent overthrow of dictators during the ‘Arab Spring’, the production explores the implications of political assassination and the unpredictability of its aftermath.This play explores the struggle for democracy and is about two men united by an explosive act of political violence. Gregory says that “One of the inspirations behind setting Julius Caesar in Africa was discovering the Robben Island Shakespeare and that Nelson Mandela had chosen to autograph lines from the play, asserting that it spoke in a particular way to his continent.The prestigious cast is headed by the ever talented and highly esteemed Jeffery Kissoon as Julius Caesar, Paterson Joseph as Brutus and Cyril Nri as Cassius; with Ray Fearon as Mark Antony and Adjoa Andoh as Portia.With reviews describing Julius Caesar as ‘Triumphant’ and ‘Deeply Moving’ don’t miss the last few days of this inspirational production or go to the website to catch the production on tour.

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7th & 8th

The Impressions “The soul of Curtis Mayfield” Feat the Curtom Orchestra + support from DJ PARIToday’s Impressions consist of Fred Cash, sam Gooden and Reggie Torian.Jazz Café. NW1 020 7613 0555 boxoffice@jazzcafe.co.uk www.venues.meanfiddler.com

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ODDIseeLA born MC/Producer with full Live Band. support by eric Lau Olivier Daysoul TranqillJazz Café. NW1 020 7613 0555 boxoffice@jazzcafe.co.uk www.venues.meanfiddler.com

14th

Wayne HernandezWayne has lent his vocals to artists such as Tina Turner, Grover Washington, Roberta Flack Madonna and more and toured with Kool and the Gang and Regina Bell. £12The Hideaway sW16 020 8835 7070 www.hideawaylive.co.uk

16th

MWALIMu eXPRessAfrican family adventure Music from around the continent. Balafon, mbira, talking drum, molo, oud and kora with amazing musicians plus DJ’s Max and Rita on the dex spinning the tunes includes storytelling, films and family arts workshops.2pm - 6pm FreeRich Mix.e1 020 7613 7498 www.richmix.org.uk

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B.O.BB.O.B will be performing tracks ‘Nothing On You’, ‘Airplanes’ and ‘Magic’, taken from his debut album.The 02. se10. 020 8463 3359 www.theo2.co.uk/indigo2

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Home b4 Midniteevery first Wednesday of the month. spoken Word from Mr Gee. Host Mr Blair.Nomad Bar. eC1V. 020 7253 4443 www. homeb4midnite.co.uk

16th Masters of ComedyCurtis Walker, Leo Muhammad, Mr Cee, Akala and more rock the house with laughs and fun. show 7.45Brixton Academy sW9 0844 847 1697 www.o2academybrixton.co.uk

26th

Paul Chowdhry, star of Channel 4’s stand-up For The Week, brings his latest show ‘What’s Happening White People’ to the world. show 8pm Tickets £17.50Hammersmilth Apollo W6. 0844 249 1000 www.hammersmithapollo.com

21st

Quincy’s Comedy LoungeAward-winning Quincy, brings his sellout show to The Bloomsbury. A unique night of stand-up and sketches from the ‘big man’ and ‘Cockney Prince’ with special guests £15The Bloomsbury Theatre WC1H. 0207 388 8822 www.thebloomsbury.com/event

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Prince AbdiPrince Abdi of ITV’s ‘show Me The Funny’ and winner of ‘Your Comedy star’ at the edinburgh FestivalThe Comedy store . W1 07760488119 www.99clubcomedy.com

14THKeVIN HARTThe little big man, comedy actor, Kevin Hart comes to the O2 with his new tour ‘Let Me explain’.Time: 18.30 £35.25-£49.75www.theo2.co.uk/events

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TeRMINATes AT KeNNINGTON by simon Bennett“If there’s a God how come people work from dawn till dusk for pittance while persecutors, sail on their yacht”. show 8pm ends On until 9th. £8- £10The Calder Bookshop Theatre se1 www.calderbookshop.com. 020 7620 2900

The Kalakutans set in 1977, the Kalakutans is an imaginative retelling of events leading up to the invasion of Fela Kuti’s compound. £5-£8Rich Mix.e1 020 7613 7498 www.richmix.org.uk

4th-9th

The Comic Destiny by Ben OkriA surreal fable. A world of patriarchs, skeletons and imps, asylum escapees and a young couple seeking more loving arguments. £15-£17

Riverside studios. W6 0208 237 1111 www.riversidestudios.co.uk

7th-16th

CAsA Latin American Theatre Festival 2012Bringing Award-Winning Latin American Theatre to the uK shows at various times throughout the day: check listings for details. £5 - £15Oval House se11. www.ovalhouse.com. 020 7582 7680

23rd

ReCKORD CeLeBRATIONs Talawa Theatre and the London Hub stage a tribute to the late Caribbean/British writer Barry Reckord with staged readings. £10Bush Theatre. W12. 020 8743 5050 www.bushtheatre.co.uk

8TH AuG – 15TH sePJuLIus CAesAR shakespeare’s Roman play relocated to sub-saharan Africa, With an all-black British cast.7.30pm £39.50Noël Coward Theatre,WC2N 4Auwww.london-theatreland.co.uk12

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Wordshuffle Café CelebrationJoin Residence Cath Drake, and Wordshuffle poets Baden Prince Jnr., Dzifa Benson, and Malika Booker, who have been offering poetry tasters Through out the month 1-3pm. Free The Albany. se8 www.thealbany.org.uk 0208 692 4446

27th

Chill PillCurated by Mr Gee (host of Radio 4’s Bespoken Word and Rhyme and Reason), Raymond Antrobus, Deanna Rodger, simon Mole and Kim-Leng Hills, Arrive early to sign up for Open Mic slotsThe Albany. se8 www.thealbany.org.uk 0208 692 4446

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JAWDANCeMonthly spoken word event. Hosted by Kat Francois, and featuring Isabel White, stephanie Chan, Archie MacJoyce and emeka eneRich Mix.e1 020 7613 7498 www.richmix.org.uk

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8th - 9th

London’s largest outdoor arts festival and one of the most spectacular, feel-good London events of the year. A celebration of London and the River Thames. FreeVenue: south Bank London se1 www.coinstreet.org/whatson

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Big Mouth showcase eventsAn open Mic night for singers. Run in conjunction with www.thewebsbigmouth.com a new online magazine launching soon.4.30pm entry: £3 Roadtrip & The Workshop eC1V www.facebook.com/bigmouthevents

14th-15th

south Indian MelaFresh and creative offering of some of the very finest in south Indian arts and dance, including artistic Yakshagana from Karnataka, classic Bharatanatyam from Tamil Nadu, dramatic Kathakali dance from Kerala and dazzling Bollywood dancing.

Addmission: FreeTime:12-8pmRiverside Walkway Grass, south Bank, London se1 9PP

19TH-30TH

BLACK TALeNT – CReATIVe POWeRThe 2012 African and African-Caribbean Design Diaspora Festival once again celebrates the amazing breadth, quality and originality of black talent throughout all creative disciplines from the uK and overseas. 11-6pm. FreeBargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, south Bank, London se1 9PH

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