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Friday 09 April 2021

Africa In The Lounge: New series Of Live Streamed Concerts From Brighton Studio Launches With Reggae & Afro-Jazz

Africa in the Lounge returns for another series of concerts drawing on musical traditions from across Africa. The next shows will be streamed live on Youtube and Facebook from Ooosh! studios in Brighton, on 23 and 30 April.


The concerts presented by African Night Fever, Yaram Arts, Brighton Dome, and Bristol Beacon, feature feel-good reggae from Gregory Fabulous and Tuffwise, and Afro-jazz with a big band sound from Nubiyan Twist.

African Night Fever has been bringing the best musicians from Africa and the African diaspora to audiences in Brighton and beyond for over 15 years. 

Yaram Arts is the UK's leading music development agency specialising in African artists. 

Africa in the Lounge has showcased music from across the continent over 12 concerts to date. 


The shows attracted live audiences of 1000 and have now been watched over 7000 times.

Now they are joined by partners Brighton Dome and Bristol Beacon for this third series of live streamed concerts.

Ebou Touray, of African Night Fever, said: 

"African Night Fever & Yaram Arts are delighted to be returning with another series of live streamed shows, partnering with Brighton Dome and Bristol Beacon to broadcast top quality live music directly into people's homes!"

The concerts are free to watch, though donations are welcome.

To access the live streams go to facebook.com/africannightfever, or africannightfever.co.uk.
by: Mike Cobley




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