Since
launching in November 2004 at Darbucka, Clerkenwell's beautiful Bedouin
basement bar, Chilli Fried has been proud to present international live
guests including UK debut of Bassekou
Kouyate & Ngoni ba (Mali), 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
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