The Blues Kitchen Manchester

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Leeds’ 16 piece Abstract Orchestra come to Manchester to perform some of DOOM's best loved cuts from his sprawling back catalogue, beginning with a first set dedicated to his seminal album ‘Operation: ...

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Black Voices Quintet pay tribute to the Queen of Soul, the late great Aretha Franklin. With a voice that was bred from gospel, blues and jazz, Franklin's work across her 50 year career was immeasura...

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Blessed by Sharon Jones and Charles Bradley, sampled by JAY Z and TYLER THE CREATOR, Hannah Williams is one of the best soul voices around. Following the Jay Z sample of their first album’s title tr...

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We explore the life and music of one America's most prolific and influential composers with a live show of Nina Simone's greatest hits. From 'Feeling Good' to 'Sinnerman' listen live to Nina Simone's m...

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The award winning afro-pop band Sauti Sol hailing from Nairobi, Kenya touch down in the UK for a run of intimate shows this September. Long time friends Polycarp Otieno, Savara Mudigi, Willis Chiman...

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'Hop on your good foot and blow-out your ear-holes – hasta la Riot Jazz!' With their live set consisting of a twisted mix of funk, soul, hiphop and aggressive jazz, you won't wanna miss this nine-ba...

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Bridging funk, disco and afrobeat, Nigerian synthesizer whiz William Onyeabor’s style was wholly unique and revolutionary for the time and place in which he grew up. Bukky Leo’s Black Egypt collective ...

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Slum Village need no introduction. One of the most famous Hip Hop outfits of all time and thus an obvious choice for our launch program. They will be bringing that Detroit heat over to Manchester for o...