Gigs In London You Need To Book In April 2023
1st April 2023: Damu The Fudgemunk & Raw Poetic @ The Jazz Cafe
“Legendary hip-hop beats, impeccable flow and lyrical genius; all to be expected when Damu The Fudgemunk and Raw Poetic Collide. Their most recent collaborative album, Laminated Skies, explores progressive hip-hop sounds whilst incorporating the flow and style which they are so famed for. They will be joined by Patick Fritz, a classically trained classical guitarist with roots in hip-hop, blues, and jazz.” - The Jazz Cafe
4th April 2023: Slum Village @ The Jazz Cafe
“Reigning as the king of global hip-hop, Slum Village need a little introduction… Anthems such as Fall In Love, Selfish and Get Dis Money are widely regarded as some of the best productions to emerge from the genre. After two sell-out Jazz Cafe performances in 2022, they are back in 2023 for a triple headline show.” - The Jazz Cafe
5th April 2023: Taura Lamb @ The Grace
“Taura Lamb’s main focus, is combining multiple layered vocals, stripped back production, and a background in Jazz piano to create a relaxed pop/R&B sound, drawing inspiration from the likes of Sabrina Claudio, Mahalia and Ayelle. Enjoy a night of vocal bliss at The Grace.” - The Grace
6th April 2023 - The Silhouettes Project @ The Hackney Social
“Join The Silhouettes Project as they team up with Cross the Tracks for their monthly residency at The Hackney Social. These will be the first 3 sessions of the monthly residentials as Cross the tracks build towards their festival in Brockwell park and The Silhouettes work towards their second album where they will showcase some of the fresh emerging talent they have been working with.” - Dice.FM
7th April 2023 - IYAMAH @ Omeara
“IYAMAH grew up on the sounds of African drumming and reggae music in the seaside town of Brighton. Immersed in the festival culture, Iyamah was raised by her artistic mother, who encouraged her with a creative upbringing. Over the last few years, Iyamah has become one of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming artists in the scene and describes her sound as ‘Rootsy Soul’, a combination of her favourite genres.” - Omeara
7th April 2023 - Obongjayar @ KOKO
“99GINGER is back after their sold-out show back in September with Tiffany Calver, Sainte, Jarreau Vandal & more. This time, they’re going even bigger. The Parisian party teams up with Vivendii Sound to bring Obongjayar (PA) & many more special guests to the theatre.” - See Tickets
8th April 2023 - Jackson Mathod @ The Boulevard Soho
“Join us for an immersive evening of world-class jazz entertainment and cocktails at The Boulevard Soho. This week, we have a special performance in the “theatre in the clouds” featuring one of Britain's most exciting jazz trumpeters Jackson Mathod. Jackson Mathod is a multi-instrumentalist and singer. Drawing on influences from the likes of Miles Davis, Submotion Orchestra and Christian Scott to name a few.” - Dice.FM
8th April 2023 - De La Soul @ Royal Albert Hall
“The legendary US Hip Hop duo De La Soul (R.I.P Trugoy) will be performing at the Hall for the first time in 2023. One of the most artistic and creative hip-hop acts ever, this trio from Long Island have had an unquestionable influence since their debut in 1987. As well as hits from their legendary album 3 Feet High and Rising including ‘The Magic Number’, ‘Say No Go’ and ‘Me Myself and I’.” - Royal Albert Hall
10th April 2023 - Josh Barry @ The Lower Third
“The Josh Barry Experience powered by Edible Ink and Lounges.tv. Josh Barry, a modern virtuoso synonymous with the energy of heroes such as James Brown and Jimi Hendrix. Finding inspiration from some of the greatest souls of the 70's and making his sound completely his own, with no limits.” - Dice.FM
11th April 2023 - Community @ Amazing Grace
“Community is an event like no other! A place where emerging musicians, fashionistas and artists meet as a creative collective, to showcase their latest work to a welcoming audience. This month we have namesbliss, Nokia Mansion and FelixThe1st blessing our stage!” - Dice.FM
Genre: Alt-Rap
Day & Time: Tuesday @ 7pm - 11pm
Supporting Acts: namesbliss, Nokia Mansion, FelixThe1st
13th April 2023 - TC & The Groove Family @ Hootananny Brixton
“TC & The Groove Family stop off at Hootananny Brixton, London as part of their UK tour. The 9-piece collective whose music celebrates the coming together of cultures, and the unity that music can provide for everyone. Witness a live powerful and dynamic show exploring grooves and genres from the UK and around the world, including afrobeat, breakbeat, jungle, jazz and highlife!” - Dice.FM
13th April 2023 - Ivan Ave @ The Jazz Cafe
“Norwegian rapper who has made a name for himself on the global underground hip hop scene makes his debut at The Jazz Café. Known for his jazz-fusion heavy, nineties-inspired rap style and collaborations with notable producers such as Mndsgn, Dâm-Funk, Kiefer, and Kaytranada.” - The Jazz Cafe
13th April 2023 - Sam Wise @ fabric
“VICE and FABRICLIVE link up for another collaborative live show on Thursday 13th April. The london-based rapper known for spearheading a distinctly alternative sound, Sam Wise debuts fabric for this mid-week evening special.” - Dice.FM
15th April 2023 - Liam Bailey @ Hootananny Brixton
“Liam Bailey joins us for his London Album Launch show in collaboration with St Francis Hotel. Join us for an evening of Soulful and Reggae sounds that fuse emotive songwriting with gritty vocals in the heart of Brixton!” - Hootananny Brixton
16th April 2023 - Brick Lane Jazz Festival @ Various Locations
“Programmed across seven music venues over three days at the Truman Brewery and Village Underground, Brick Lane Jazz Festival showcases the artists making the biggest waves on London’s vibrant jazz scene today.” Dice.FM
19th April 2023 - Daniel Caesar @ HERE at Outernet
“Multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Daniel Caesar is on a journey of self-actualization. He’s built his name across the gamut of contemporary R&B—contemplative soul and evocative rock to intergalactic alternative and understated pop—with artistry at his core.” - Dice.FM
20th April 2023 - MADELEINE @ Ninety One Living Room
“An emerging player in the nu-jazz and UK soul scene, MADELEINE joins us for her EP launch at JazzRefreshed. MADELEINE is a singer, songwriter and producer taking influence from the progressive electronics of Flying Lotus and Kiefer, whilst showcasing the tuneful sensibilities of songwriters Lianne La Havas and Stevie Wonder.” - Dice.FM
20th April 2023 - Neo Project @ Hootananny Brixton
“NE0 PROJECT is our new in-house event showcasing LDNs best Neo-Soul, RnB & Jazz Fusion artists in the scene! Benny Atlas // RnB vocalist has a smooth distinctive vocal, and honest lyrical inspiration to deliver an exciting and new authentic approach to the sounds of the UK, Latir // Avant-Garde, Alt RnB singer, songwriter, Loie // Soulful, RnB grooves intertwined with warm, uplifting sonics & Jazz undertones & BaggE // Contemporary Neo-Soulstress.” - Dice.FM
Genre: RnB, Soul
Day & Time: Thursday @ 7pm - 11pm
Supporting Acts: Benny Atlas, Latir, Loie, BaggE
21st April 2023 - Hemai @ Peckham Audio
“The hotly tipped 23-year-old producer and multi-instrumentalist Hemai sonically melds soul and jazz with an electronic tinge. Hemai experiments with the idea of movement and the present, bringing together some of his favourite sounds from around the world and melding them with his UK roots on his debut album.” - Dice.FM
23rd April 2023 - Che Lingo @ Lafayette
“London-based rapper and songwriter Che Lingo makes pulsing Alternative Rap/RnB. Packed with sugary sweet hooks and crisp cutting verses which tackle everything from finding the love of your life to dismantling toxic masculinity, his Sensitive EP is his most honest work to date. For Che he wants to heal people with his music, everything else is secondary.” - Dice.FM
25th April 2023 - Smino @ O2 Forum Kentish Town
“St. Louis-based rapper Smino hits the UK with exhilarating new music from his third album, Luv 4 Rent, a record packed full of funky productions, smouldering falsettos and rapid-fire punchlines.” - O2 Academy
26th April 2023 - Havoc (Mobb Deep) @ The Jazz Cafe
“Making his mark in history for one of hip-hop’s most celebrated albums ‘The Infamous’, the New York rapper/ producer brings his flow and rhymes to our stage. Paving the way for East Coast Rap through the 90s the Mobb Deep member has worked with all the greats in this genre.” - The Jazz Cafe
26th April 2023 - Roc Marciano @ EartH
“Long Island’s finest, and a godfather of modern-day underground hip hop – Roc’s influence is undeniable. His nonchalant delivery coupled with sample-heavy, avant-garde instrumentals is found all over contemporary underground hip hop. Credited from the likes of Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, Wiki, and Billy Woods, the leaders of the new school in abstract hip hop, to the grimy raps emerging from Buffalo and the Griselda disciples, Roc’s formula is in the fabric.” - Dice.FM
27th April 2023 - ENNY @ Omeara
“Rapper & singer Enny is a creatively gifted, soulful lyricist with a story to tell. For the past year, South East Londoner has been focussing on music, developing and refining her craft at Hackney-based collective Root 73. Already gaining industry-wide support, Enny has been making lasting impressions.” - Dice.FM
28th April 2023 - Jocelyn Brown @ The Jazz Cafe
“R&B legend Jocelyn Brown returns to her spiritual home for an intimate show of hits from across her incredible career. Spanning not just R&B but soul, funk and jazz as well, we can't think of many other artists that embody the spirit of The Jazz Cafe as well as Jocelyn Brown.” - The Jazz Cafe
29th April 2023 - Kwengface @ Village Underground
“Kwengface is an energetic MC bringing realness to UK drill. The 23 year-old has been rapping virutally all of his life but has blossomed of late as the architect of some of the genre’s finest offerings including: Auntie, Hi-Hats, No Censor & Zoom bringing him to the forefront of the U.K. Drill scene.” - Dice.FM
30th April 2023 - High Focus 13th Birthday @ fabric
“The High Focus fellas are back for a party fabric is set to remember! On 30th April 2023, High Focus Records are hosting their 13th birthday part at the legendary venue. The line up is pretty huge including popular High Focus acts and other UK hip hop legends.” - Dice.FM
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