Muyiwa & Riversongz Celebration of Life Friday 14 October
The Metropolitan Black Police Association once again brings an amazing array of music, performance and comedy to the Royal Festival Hall in aid of their anti-violence campaign, Revival.
Headlining this year’s event is the spectacular Muyiwa & Riversongz, whose uplifting and inspiring music combines gospel with the vibrant rhythms of AfroBeat, as well as modern grooves from the worlds of soul, R&B and pop, as showcased on Muyiwa’s new album, Declaring His Name All Around The World. Widely respected as one of the international gospel scene’s true heavyweights, Muyiwa’s thrilling fusion of global sounds has attracted a massive following.
Reprising their popular role from previous years, The Lifeforce Band promise a sensational opening half, with special guests Sharlene Hector and Sandra Cross, both wonderful vocalists with enviable achievements behind them: Sandra is the queen of lover’s rock, having been voted ‘Britain’s Best Female Reggae Singer’ for six consecutive years between 1986 -1991 by BBC listeners, while Sharlene is one of the UK's top soul, gospel and blues singers, who many may recognise from the worldwide Coca-Cola commercial singing, I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free. She has also lent her vocal talents to the likes of Ms Dynamite, Basement Jazz, Boy George and Mary J Blige.
Also performing will be East London youth choir, Solid Harmony. At their full strength they boast more than 30 members, ranging in age from 10 to 25, and represent the cream of young London talent, as well as a shining example of the positive, creative output being generated by the city’s youth.
As well as the musical feast on offer, this year’s Celebration of Life features a special performance from Ballet Black, the country’s foremost ballet company for Black and Asian dancers, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Comedian Felix Dexter, widely known for his hilarious contributions to BBC 2’s The Fast Show, is host for the night.
Enjoy the Celebration of Life concert on Friday 14 October 7.30pm, at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1.
Admission: £10, £15, £20 + booking.
Info/booking: 0844 875 0073 / www.southbankcentre.co.uk
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