Anthony Joseph & friends - Windrush: A Celebration

,Barbican Hall
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70 years on from the HMT Empire Windrush’s arrival in Essex, British/Trinidadian poet, novelist and musician Anthony Joseph celebrates the seismic impact the Caribbean diaspora has had on UK culture.

An array of musicians and artists come together to celebrate the Windrush generation and the triumph of the Caribbean spirit through song and spoken word. A newly commissioned Windrush Suite, composed by Jason Yarde and is performed by Joseph alongside a pan-Caribbean ensemble made up of artists drawn from the jazz, roots and spoken word scenes here in the UK. Joining Joseph on the night will be feminist icon Calypso Rose, 'Calypso King' Mighty Sparrow and Network Riddim Band singer and poet Brother Resistance with more special guests to be announced. Derek Richards (Black Top, Cage Street Memorial) provides visuals.

In this anniversary year, Joseph has put together a series of events focusing on the positive influence this group of people have had on British multiculturalism, with this concert acting as the centre piece.

Contemporary music EFG London Jazz Festival Jazz

This performance will begin promptly at the advertised start time and is expected to finish by 10.30pm – subject to change.

Part of EFG London Jazz Festival 2018

Produced by the Barbican in association with EFG London Jazz Festival

Band

Eric Appapoulay guitar
David Bitan drums
Harry Brown trombone
Samuel Dubois steel pan
Andrew John bass, vocals
Richard Olatunde percussion
Phil Ramocon keyboards
Byron Wallen trumpet
Ayanna Witter-Johnson cello, voice

Ticket prices

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£10 (subject to availability)

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*Excludes £3 booking fee
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