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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.
RECORD label, production house and cultural events organiser with a passion for inspiring global artists
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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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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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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…
IMagine
a place
FULL OF MUSIC
AND STORIES THAT
INSPIRE
PEOPLE.
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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 head honcho 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…
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SUMERR
We’re excited to have upcoming Jamaican artist SumeRR performing at Highlighter Friday. SumeRR is an entertainer hailing from St Elizabeth Jamaica, by ways of Tenerife, her soulful voice reminiscent of a Harlem Blues Jazz Singer, a pen comparable to former Queen of Dancehall, Patra, Energy and Cadence of Dancehall Legend, Bounty Killer! FREE ENTRY! With resident…
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DJ FLAVI
DJ Flavi is an ambassador of Contemporary African music from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He plays contemporary Congolese rumba, soukous, ndombolo, afroCongo, plus a fusion of Southern African Kwaito & afro-pop, Antillean zouk, Ivoirian Mapuka and coupe decale.
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AFROBASE
We’ve invited the awesome Brighton DJ John Warr of AfroBase to play at our monthly Highlighter Fridays this week, 22nd April at The Rose Hill Free Entry!! Get a flavour of AfroBase here: https://www.totallyradio.com/shows/afrobase
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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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ASLAF
LIVE AT DAL CULTURAL FORUM Aslaf, a Sudanese band, passionately showcases and preserves Sudan’s musical heritage. Named “Aslaf” or “Ancestors,” their mission blends tradition with innovation. Join Aslaf for a live session at DAL Cultural Forum, Khartoum. This immersive experience harmonises age-old melodies and contemporary flair, celebrating Sudan’s cultural legacy.