Since launching in November 2004 at Darbucka, Clerkenwell's beautiful Bedouin basement bar and followed by Brixton's Ritzy Cinema Cafe, Chilli Fried has produced regular monthly events. It has been proud to present international live guests including the UK debut of Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba (Mali) + artists from South Africa, India, Senegal, Indonesia, Zimbabwe, France, Begium & the USA as well as acclaimed UK-based performers such as Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara, Reem Kelani, Soothsayers and DJs Charlie Gillett, Andy Kershaw, DJ Ritu, Natty Bo, Russ Jones, Max Reinhardt and Eric Soul who have all graced the decks.