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Since launching in November 2004 at Darbucka, Clerkenwell's beautiful Bedouin basement bar, Chilli Fried has been proud to present international live guests including Shiyani Ngcobo (South Africa), The Jaipur Kawa Brass Band (India), Laye Sow (Senegal) and Stella Chiweshe (Zimbabwe). Acclaimed UK-based performers such as Reem Kelani, Soothsayers, Mukka, JJC & 419 Squad, Little George Sueref and Horace X have also appeared and DJs Charlie Gillett, Andy Kershaw, Natty Bo and Eric Soul have all graced the decks.
This unique global music night, has now also established itself as one of the most popular monthly residencies at the Brixton Ritzy Cafe Bar. As with the ongoing original Chilli Fried night at Darbucka in Clerkenwell, Chilli Fried South offers great music from around the world, delicious food and a warm vibe. Opening and closing proceedings is DJ and world music journalist Jamie Renton spinning global beats and roots rhythms.
Jamie Renton is a London-based globalbeat DJ, promoter and journalist.
As a DJ he has played at Cargo, Big Chill Bar, Guanabara, 93 Feet East, The Albany and Shebu, alongside the likes of Felix Buxton (Basement Jaxx), Bobby Friction, Jerry Dammers, Gaz Mayall, Charlie Gillett, Verity Sharp and Ross Allen, as well as running his regular Chilli Fried sessions at Darbucka and the Ritzy Cafe Bar.He has written for a number of publications including The Guardian, The Independent, Songlines, The Beat and The Encyclopaedia of Popular Music and is a regular contributor to fRoots and Straight No Chaser. He has interviewed a wide range of artists including Damon Albarn, Gotan Project, Taj Mahal, Ozomatlu, Steve Earl and members of The Buena Vista Social Club and has written sleevenotes for albums by Los De Abajo and Fantazia.
Read Jamie's article in fRoots Magazine about World Music DJ's and the birth of Chilli Fried - download PDF article