{"title": "Fatoumata Diawara", "start": "2026-11-18T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Roundhouse", "address": "Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH London", "price": "£34.60 - £42.65", "price_from": "34.60", "price_to": "42.65", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/world/african"], "description": "Fatoumata Diawara plays a live concert at the Roundhouse, joined by Thanda Choir, as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival 2026. She is a magnetic force in contemporary African music who sings in her mother tongue, Bambara, turning deeply personal stories into messages of hope, resilience and freedom. A fearless storyteller, she confronts subjects like FGM and forced marriage with honesty and courage, and on stage she is bold, emotional and playful. 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Starting out in Bristol and now based in London, she has shared stages with artists including Arima Eddera, Yazmin Lacey and Allysha Joy. She is now releasing her debut EP, written in Catalunya with collaborators Salpa and UMA.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/juliet-temko-69740/", "official_url": "https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/juliet-temko", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9991d758e8b8917faada24c560bfe2bb5b291f264966b555701d1633a374d2c0-1200.webp"}, {"title": "SAHRA", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Morocco Bound", "address": "Morocco Street 1a", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz"], "description": "A live music night at Morocco Bound in Bermondsey, the venue's bookshop space. Musicians alexwiilson and sahra.offixial perform live jazz and compositions. The previous edition sold out. The night is organised by Morocco Bound.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sahra-61372/", "official_url": "https://ma.to/event/noise-2026-11-05", "image": "https://noky.io/images/edb79ce8fea2095072032d30818f6c6e498ac05ea678cf9c9c4faa7121725f03-600.webp"}, {"title": "EFG London Jazz Festival presents: Rosie Turton & Miryam Solomon’s MAAR", "start": "2026-11-18T20:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Green Note", "address": "Parkway 106, NW1 7AN London", "price": "£ 15.00", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz/experimental-jazz"], "description": "A live music evening at Green Note's basement bar, part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Trombonist and modular synthesist Rosie Turton and vocalist Miryam Solomon perform their duo album 'maar' live, an exploratory conversation between voice, modular synthesizer and trombone that is contemplative, textural and at times fragile. Turton is a UK jazz scene artist named 'One To Watch' by The Guardian, blending meditative soundscapes with acoustic and electronic elements, while London-based Solomon, with roots in Sweden and Eritrea, is known for interlocking rhythms, vocal interplay and storytelling. The venue offers mixed seating and standing with limited tables on a first come first served basis, so arriving early is recommended for a seat.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/efg-london-jazz-festival-presents-rosie-turton-miryam-solomo-76565/", "official_url": "https://www.greennote.co.uk/production/efg-london-jazz-festival-presents-rosie-turton-miryam-solomons-maar/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/af2cc1865fc2f206e810393f0669da6046398604cf93170dd6d70eb92441e57b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Brymo", "start": "2026-11-13T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "229", "address": "229 Great Portland St, W1W 5PN London", "price": "From £46.56", "price_from": "46.56", "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/soul-funk/soul"], "description": "Brymo Live London is a headline concert by the Nigerian singer, songwriter and storyteller Brymo, who performs his acclaimed catalogue at 229 London. He is known for his poetic songwriting, powerful live performances and a unique fusion of African rhythms, soul and alternative sounds that has earned him a devoted global following. UK-based Afro-R&B artist Ossy Brown joins as special guest, with additional support acts to be announced. 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The EP gives voice to what had previously stayed quiet, tracing a personal journey through grief, memory and identity. At this launch event, each song becomes its own physical sensory world, with the performance happening in and around the audience in an immersive experience moving from silence toward voice.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sousou-64966/", "official_url": "https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/rr-unspoken-ep-release-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7ce0f9738cbfb8610fd9f83a011d7bb5433b7f8fb74b33bee23b6f3f8519f276-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Kindrd Jam", "start": "2026-09-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-04T00:00:00Z", "place": "Ovalhouse Theatre", "address": "Kennington Oval 52-54, SE11 5SW London", "price": "Standing £15 // Seated £18 // On the door £20", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "20.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/soul-funk/soul"], "description": "Kindrd Jam is a live music night where curated sets by a featured artist open into an open jam, with singers and musicians in the room invited to join the band and create in the moment. It is born from Kindred Spirit, founded by Michelle Escoffery, and co-produced by Victor Redwood-Sawyerr, and each edition is curated by a featured artist. This edition is hosted by Michelle Escoffery and curated by ESKA, a Zimbabwean-born, London-raised singer and multi-instrumentalist whose debut album was nominated for the 2015 Mercury Prize. The night rolls into an aftershow party where artists and audiences can keep the night going.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/kindrd-jam-37689/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/705359aeafcee087d5eff9b3c896d06c482fdf8d6ac6d6c3c2e61cc665aebddc-600.webp"}, {"title": "Taboos Live Music Show", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Star in Shoreditch", "address": "Old Street 243, EC1V 9EY London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/soul-funk/soul"], "description": "Taboos Live Music Show returns to The Star in Shoreditch for a night of dynamic new music from some of the UK's most exciting emerging talents. The bill features rising stars MOLI, TALITHA and KNYDA. MOLI, who grew up in a musical family, released her soul-rooted debut single 'Suga Mama' in June 2026. KNYDA is a London R&B and soul performer known for her spellbinding vocals, while TALITHA blends Dark Pop, R&B and Trap into a distinctive sound.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/taboos-live-music-show-92818/", "official_url": "https://starinshoreditch.co.uk/events/10021/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7f8065b002656f5a696ae9d8f28ff7ea8748f60e50198ea413ce46e6c6f8694d-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Olamony", "start": "2026-11-06T20:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Blackheath Halls", "address": "23 Lee Road, SE3 9RQ London", "price": "£15", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/world"], "description": "A 120-minute concert of Afro-fusion music in the Great Hall of Blackheath Halls. Nigerian-born musician Ọlá Akíndípe (Olamony) and his 10-piece band play infectious rhythms and feel-good energy. Blending African and global influences with powerful vocals, irresistible grooves and soaring brass, the night promises big energy and dancing, with unreserved seating and room to dance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/olamony-69562/", "official_url": "https://www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/olamony/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f25f4ee62a27af5e8b508ff1ac1da4e9f0d487768ddc52051a5f29c87b4083b2-600.webp"}]}