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MR POETIVIST | KUMBAYA
💿 Mr. Poetivist ALBUM LAUNCH live at The Rose Hill, Thursday 6 November 19:00-23:00 One of Ghana’s leading young voices, Mr. Poetivist gives an intimate LIVE PERFORMANCE celebrating his new collection “kumbaya”. Come gather. Ghanaian poet and curator Mr. Poetivist is flying in from Accra to mark the release of his debut album kumbaya –…
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PILANI BUBU
🌿🎶 Pilani Bubu LIVE: From Ekuseni to Nay’Indaba A journey through the music of memory, freedom & modern folklore… Pilani Bubu, South Africa’s indelible storyteller, brings two of her most potent and critically acclaimed works to the stage: Folklore Chapter 2: Ekuseni and Nay’Indaba. This live experience is a carefully curated journey through ancestral wisdom,…
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EDITH WEUTONGA
Edith Katiji, professionally known as Edith WeUtonga, is a groundbreaking bassist, mbira player, singer, and songwriter from Zimbabwe. Leading her band, Utonga, she delivers an authentically Zimbabwean sound infused with Jiti, Chimurenga, Shona folk, and global music flavours like Rhumba, Reggae, Calypso, and Jazz. She has twice been nominated for and won the Best Female…
RECORD label, production house and cultural events organiser with a passion for inspiring global artists
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SEBY NTEGE
Seby Ntege is a uniquely charismatic singer and songwriter from the Busoga region of eastern Uganda renowned for producing some of East Africa’s best multi-instrumentalists and is himself a master of half a dozen folkloric instruments, including the akogo thumb piano, endongo lyre, adungu harp, and the one stringed endingidi fiddle. Born into a musical…
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OWO ELECTRIC
Departing from their usual repertoire, members of the One World Orchestra invite you to embark on a unique journey through the realms of electronic dance music. This special event promises an electrifying night of performance, intervention, and improvisation, where traditional melodies meet contemporary rhythms. At the heart of the OWO Electric experiment is Max Wheeler…
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MR. POETIVIST
– ARTIST RESIDENCY & LIVE PERFORMANCE – We’re thrilled to have Mr. Poetivist in residence at The Rose Hill for two weeks in June, working with Abraham Moughrabi to soundtrack, record and produce a new collection of poems – a poignant exploration of loss, love, and the delicate balance between life and grief. Born in…
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PEOPLE.
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SONGS WE CARRY
An evening of harmonious convergence, where Palestinian oud master and singer Saied Silbak joins forces with British singer/songwriter and composer Ana Silvera. This gorgeous collaboration delves into the shared tapestry of the artists’ respective heritages, unearthing the profound connections between the Maqams and intricate melodies of Arabic song, and Ladino music, carried by Iberian Jews…
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SAWA SAWA
We’re honoured to announce the release of “Sawa Sawa” (meaning “All Together” in Sudanese Arabic) on Friday 1st September. An extraordinary concept album that represents a historic collaboration and fusion of Sudanese and pan-African sounds alongside visual art and storytelling. This ambitious project brings together a diverse collective of writers, artists, composers, musicians, and singers,…
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FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
Jinn Records is delighted to be overseeing the tech production at Folklore Festival 2023 and supporting a volunteer programme with the National School of Arts in Johannesburg. A celebration of the rich culture and heritage of South Africa, Folklore Festival is now in its second year and billed to be an absolutely fantastic event.
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PILANI BUBU
Live at The Rose Hill A true musical innovator, seamlessly blending jazzy folk soul into a genre-defying masterpiece. Her award-winning songs delve deep into the essence of culture, identity, love, and spirituality, resonating with authenticity and heartfelt emotion. Brace yourself for the power of her mesmerising vocals, the energy that radiates from the stage, and…
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GLOBAL MOONSHINE
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST The first in a series of curated playlists we’ll be sharing, Global Moonshine is our top selection of contemporary global sounds that fuse tradition with modernity. Moonshine illuminates and intoxicates with the spirit of music. We’ll be updating it regularly so be sure to like and follow Jinn Records on Spotify.
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PILANI BUBU
LIVE AT THE ROSE HILL Looking back at this unforgettable performance as Pilani Bubu takes the stage at The Rose Hill in Brighton. Jinn Records proudly present an unfiltered showcase of Pilani Bubu’s award-winning album Folklore Chapter 1 and a sneak preview of songs from the upcoming Folklore Chapter 2. South African born globetrotter, Pilani…
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JNR003 – A TO Z
From opening Fela Kuti’s weekend shows with his solo performances at the Afrika Shrine, to playing with Osibisa, the Pan African Orchestra, multiple European collaborations and countless world tours, Atongo Zimba has had a prolific career to say the least. This project see’s him team up with British producer Abraham Moughrabi. The Ghanaian kologo master […]
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LINOS WENGARA
Brighton’s legendary Zimbabwean mbira player, master musician, spiritual healer and cultural ambassador Linos Wengara Magaya and his band Zimbaremabwe Mbira Vibes. Carrying the torchlight for Zimbabwean traditional music in the UK, their sound is rich with singing melodic guitars, complex polyrhythms and the perpetual heartbeat of a bass drum.
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SABRINA FRANCIS
Jinn Records present an intimate show with the incredible singer-songwriter Sabrina Francis and her band coming all the way from Grenada on their 2023 UK Tour. Sabrina creates an emotive blend of Afro-Caribbean Pop. The overarching theme thought-out her songs speak to female independence, mental health and the shared experiences of hard working individuals trying…
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ARABIC MOONSHINE
This Friday we’ll be playing a special selection of Arabic music from classical to 70’s funk to jazz and hip-hop. From Lebanon to Morocco, the cream of the Arab world. DJ set from resident selector Abraham Moughrabi.
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MANELLO FUNKIKORA
Delighted to have guest DJ Manello Funkikora of AfroGroove in the house this Friday. Dedicated to all things African dancefloor, old and new, we’re in for a real treat this week
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HIGHLIGHTER FRIDAY
This month Jinn Records producer and resident selector Abraham Moughrabi will be mashing it up with all the best global sounds from hip-hop and reggae, to afrobeats and amapiano.
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POETIVIST
“I know this solitude. As it was left burnt inside my brother. It has taken me many years of dying to see how sometimes leaving is an option.” A heart-breaking live performance that shows how survival happened in the darkest places of a poet. Written by Poetivist and commissioned by Jinn Records in partnership with Sayda e-Books Hub.Powered by e-Ananse…