Jazz Finland Live

Afrojazz Club goes Kilombo - Tiempo Habana feat. Martha Galarraga & DJ Borzin

Programme:
20:30 Djomba Kourouma (terrace)
21:30 Discussion (Kilombo Festival crew talks about the festival and the headliner Martha Galarraga)
22:00 Mande Maja Band
23:15 Tiempo Habana feat. Martha Galarraga

Afrojazz Club co-organises a club night with the Kilombo Festival. Kilombo takes place at Suvilahti, Helsinki, presenting various African musical styles and heritages. 

Tiempo Habana feat. Martha Galarraga
The headliner of the night will be the dazzling Cuban star, Martha Galarraga, known from the ranks of Omar Sosa's band. She will be joining the Helsinki-based salsa orchestra, Tiempo Habana, performing danceable salsa numbers -- both originals and loans. 

Alexander Bravo, vocals
Daniel Baro, vocals
Pablo Contino, vocals
Andres Mena, trombone
Sami Pöyhönen, 1st trumpet
Erno Tiittanen, trumpet
Sami Lehto, timbales, drums
Mika Rytkönen, congas
Arto Huhtanen, piano
Juhani Lampuoti, bass

Djomba Kourouma
One of the best-known Helsinki-based street musicians, Guinean Djomba Kourouma entertains the audience at the Storyville terrace. 

Mande Maja Band 
Drawing from West-African musical tradition, Mande Maja Band treats you to soft groove, irrepressiple rhythms and explosive energy. 

Records will be spun by the Balkan Fever resident, DJ Borzin. 

Showtime at 22:00. Doors at 21:00.
Tickets 10 € (cloakroom fee 3 €).
Table reservations: http://storyville.fi/varaukset/AfrojazzClub 

http://www.facebook.com/AFROJAZZCLUB  
http://www.kilombofestival.com/   

The music of British James Hunter is a mix of urban American soul and rhythm ’n’ blues of a world gone by: the legacy of Sam Cooke and Ray Charles. It is, therefore, not at all surprising that Hunter and his killer band found their spiritual home under the protection of the legendary New York soul record label Daptone. Their praised new album Hold on! came out earlier this year.

Even though the influences are clear, Hunter’s own voice is instantly recognisable. His gritty singing is framed by a good-natured swing with a sense of humour as well as tight and controlled guitar playing, which occasionally bursts into wild blues solos. Hunter’s songs always carry a touch of playfulness.

His intoxicatingly-energetic gigs earned Hunter a cult status in the 1990s. His fans include Van Morrison, who instantly hired him to appear on his tour upon hearing him live. The men have since frequently featured on each other’s albums.

The evening kicks off with the domestic duo of Jo’ Buddy & Down Home King III and their music inspired by American roots music. With decades of experience under their belt, the rocking duo opens the 2016 Huvila season in style.

Jo’ Buddy & Down Home King III starts at 7 pm. The James Hunter Six starts at 8.30 pm.
Doors: 5.30 pm.

Tickets 50,50 €

Age limit 18. Younger visitors admitted accompanied by a parent. 

Open event