On 19.03.22 the “March Against Racism” put 12,000 on streets in London, Glasgow and Cardiff to say “All Refugees Welcome” to fight for a “ World Against Racism.” Many of the speakers across the platform of #MarchAgainstRacism here in Britain highlighted, in the wake of the outbreak of war in…

‘I don’t play, you will never ever find another like me’. 21-year-old Mikayla Simpson, the artist widely known as Koffee released her debut album ‘Gifted’ on 25th March 2022. A series of launch events included a party at London’s EarthH. …

The date is 29th January 2022. Around 4000 people are in London’s Royal Festival Hall to experience Fabio & Grooverider’s selection of tracks performed live by the Outlook Orchestra. The orchestra is led by award-winning composer Tommy Evans and has also presented performances featuring artists such as Congo Natty, Loyle…

For those not familar with Ronnie Scott’s it is an iconic jazz club that has operated in Soho, London, since 1959. This weekend (22.01.22) the Ronnie Scott’s Charitable Foundation hosted its musical instrument amnesty. The foundation are re-gifting unwanted or unused instruments to young musicians across the UK and around…

Marvin Gaye’s epic album ‘What’s Going On was released 50 years ago this year, a timeless and powerful commentary about the Vietnam war, the environment and the USA at that time. The EFG London Jazz Festival presented a celebration of this recording on 18th November 2021 by NCO which I…

Drawing is Therapy! “If I were to ask you who are without saying what you do, where you are from, or the role you play in your life…what would you say?” Shantell Martin had asked this question and how important art can be to guide us on this journey. Shantell…

On 23 October 2021 the British Film Institute (BFI) hosted a Q&A with director Steve McQueen alongside his producers Tracey Scoffield, Mike Elliot and Associate Producer Helen Bart for an insightful look at the making of Small Axe. The conversation explored the origins of the series, the creative process and…

October 2021 marked the 1–54 Contemporary Art Fair’s ninth consecutive year at Somerset House in London UK. Touria El Glaoui is the Founding Director of the international fair which takes place in London, New York and Marrakech every year. Touria was listed amongst the most powerful women in Africa by…

Having attended the first ‘Cross the Tracks’ festival in 2019, what was clear was the new approach and fresh feel the festival had. The 2021 Festival was one of the very first large event’s following the last eighteen months. This would be an opportunity to document some of the people…