Soweto Kinch: The Legend of Mike Smith

Award-winning jazz and hip hop star Soweto Kinch presents a staged performance of his upcoming album, with jazz improvisation, a driving hip hop score and choreography from Jonzi D. Part of London Jazz Festival.

‘A real tour de force – a contemporary take on The Seven Deadly Sins’

John Fordham, The Guardian

Inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins and Dante's Inferno, Soweto tells the story of Mike Smith, a young, aspiring MC caught in a world of temptation where the boundaries of reality and fantasy collide.

 

The Legend of Mike Smith promises to be an absorbing live music experience combining animated visuals and dance with long-awaited, brand new material.

 

Music and Lyrics by Soweto Kinch

 

An alto-saxophonist and MC, Soweto Kinch is one of the most exciting and versatile young musicians in both the British jazz and hip hop scenes. Undoubtedly, one of the few artists in either genre with a degree in Modern History from Oxford University he has amassed an impressive list of accolades and awards on both sides of the Atlantic - including a Mercury Music Prize nomination, two UMA Awards and a MOBO for best Jazz Act in 2003 and 2007. 

 

Choreography by Jonzi D

Jonzi D is the Artistic Director of Breakin’ Convention and Jonzi D Projects. Committed to the development of hip hop theatre, he created Lyrikal Fearta in 1995, and Aeroplane Man in 1999. He was an Associate Artist at The Place and has performed and created dance theatre pieces all over the world. Recent works include TAG... Just Writing My Name and Markus The Sadist, featuring Bashy.

 

Commissioned by the Albany as part of our 30th birthday celebrations.

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Saturday 17 November from 7.30pm

Arrive early for pre-show musical performances by Albany Uncover Young Musicians and Bromley ArtsTrain Academy.

Tickets

£12 - £14. 

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