Long time friend of Spiritland and Prince super fan Kyri joins us for a special night of previously unreleased Prince from the new Sign O' The Times super deluxe edition.
Manuel Darquart
02/10/2020 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronica
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Manuel Darquart are a DJ and producer duo from Auckland via London, They join us for an eclectic Friday evening at Spiritland
Roberta Reachout
03/10/2020 KC
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Roberta is a long time heavy music head originally from Bari, Puglia living in London for 30 years.
Adopting herself to the Talking Loud events at Dingwalls, and then later Bar Rumba's ‘That’s How It Is’ and the Straight No Chaser magazine family she soon became a well connected link between Italy and the 90’s underground London scene and all its trends.
As a Straight No Chaser scribbler, correspondent for Acid Jazz magazine and RadioItaliaNetwork, Roberta went on living her dream in London for being the place where music has always been happening and the club scene has always been strong in terms of legacies.
This to mention the later merging of another extremely important music fam into Roberta’s life as a digger as this one came via professor-friend-dancer-writer Tim Lawrence (thank you Tim! for introducing her to David Mancuso (RIP) and the Lucky Cloud Sound System and for inviting her to join the party set-up volunteers group).
In recent years, together with organising unique multimedia Arts crossover events-parties for selected clients/festivals in Italy, the ultimate leitmotif of her search has been reaching out to people to open up for new directions hence the never forgotten purpose of wanting to be a radio broadcaster-music selector that plays music with a message hence her new acclaimed name as a dj-selector as Roberta ReachOut.
Currently on air monthly on Totally Wired Radio (ReachOut Sound Emporium), it’s an incredible joy watching her spinning (Bookclub, The Seveney, The Horse & Groom): being such a natural happy dancer with complete devotion to music, spinning has just become second nature to Roberta as for the first time she has the challenge to be playing a long set which means there will be #moremusic as she always reminds, old friends Norman Jay MBE or Gilles Peterson, at the end of an email.
Seamus Haji
03/10/2020 KC
- Disco
- Electronica
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Seamus Haji has been DJ’ing and collecting records since his London sound system days in the mid 80’s when he was 16 mixing up soul, funk, hip hop and early house. Fast forward almost 35 years later and he’s become an International DJ/Producer & remixer in his own right. He’s been A&R for seminal house labels Slip’N’Slide, Strictly Rhythm, Defected Records, run his own Big Love since 2002 and has now re-joined Defected Records this time to A&R for the phenomenal Glitterbox Records. Seamus will be playing an exclusive set going back to his roots playing vinyl classics and rarities that have inspired him over the years.
Lo Key Collective
04/10/2020 KC
- Balearic
- Downtempo
- Global
The head honchos of bournemouth's underground collective lo key, join us for a trip through sounds and frequencies from across the global leftfield
Hamish Oliphant
06/10/2020 KC
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Hamish spends a lot of his free time digging wax which he spins on his monthly Netil Radio Show. At weekends, you can find him behind the counter at Love Vinyl Record Store or spinning some 7"s in a local London boozer. His sound is tough Modern Soul, Rare Groove and a fusion of Deep Funk and early Disco. His series of "OOX" parties bring together friends and selectors in intimate spaces in both London and Cambridge.
Spiritland Legends: The Beach Boys
07/10/2020 KC
- Americana
- Pop
Along with The Beatles, The Beach Boys defined and reinvented the sound of pop music throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Spiritland’s Artistic Director Paul Noble tracks their transition from innocent songs about cars and surfing to Brian Wilson’s towering run of 1960s albums to their many experimental 1970s projects, as well as side projects, collaborations, studio outtakes, live recordings and more.
Free entry but highly recommended you reserve a table via hello@spiritland.com / 020 3319 0050.
Sam Don & Miche
08/10/2020 KC
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
- Reggae/Dub
Sam Don has been a long time friend of Spiritland and had gone on to develop his own style via digging trips to the USA and his Free Association radio shows on Netil Radio
Spiritland's programmer and Discs of Fun And Love label owner Miche is a serial crate digger and DJ with a passion for remarkable music. He enjoys nothing more than genre-spanning marathon sets, with records played from all across the globe.
In the past few years he's featured at some of the top spaces across Europe – listening sessions at Kasheme in Zurich and Hosoi in Stockholm, hosting slots on Amsterdam's Red Light Radio, Brussels’ Kiosk Radio and Paris' Le Mellotron – and also playing at Gilles Peterson's We Out Here festival.
Pegasvs
09/10/2020 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronica
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Burnin' Music Recordings head honcho and A1 selector Thomas Lesneir brings his genre-spanning Pegasvs sound to Spiritland King's Cross for this Friday evening listening session.
Fannoire Ge
10/10/2020 KC
- Electronica
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Netil Radio’s experienced selector Fannoire Ge connects the dots between boogie, disco and soul for this Saturday afternoon session
Avi Del Mono
10/10/2020 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronica
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Malaga-raised Avi has nurtured an acquired taste over the years. His aptly-named Hear No Evil show on NTS & Radar Radio has become a landing spot for hip-hop, jazz, soul and warm electronica – nothing but good music that steers away from the mainstream.
Now residing in London, the part-time photographer has worked alongside influential communities including Boiler Room, NTS and Livin' Proof
Expansion Records
11/10/2020 KC
- Disco
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Expansion Records is a soul & disco label founded in 1989. Selectors Ralph Tee and Steve Cole join us for a special brunch session to celebrate Ralph's 60th birthday.
Tara Minton “Please Do Not Ignore The Mermaid” Album Launch
13/10/2020 KC
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Sought-after by Björk, Tom Walker, Disney and more, Australian-born, London-based singer and jazz harpist Tara Minton has written and recorded an extraordinary record inspired by the mythology of mermaids.
A jazz album with depth and a sense of expansiveness, the harp acts as a powerful undertow within the ensemble, capturing the listener and sweeping them away into previously unexplored waters of sound.
With artwork by painter and musician Blanche Ellis, ‘Please Do Not Ignore The Mermaid’ will be released on 6th November as a limited-edition CD and vinyl, with only 500 copies of the former and 250 copies of the latter available.
Tonight for the first time, the entire album will be played on heavy-duty vinyl at SPIRITLAND, with an opportunity to hear from Tara Minton on the album, interviewed by Jonathan Wingate, broadcaster and music journalist.
Lewis Robinson
15/10/2020 KC
- Eclectic
- Global
Lewis Robinson is the founder of Mais Um, an independent record label named as one of the UK’s ‘best boutique labels’ by The Guardian.
Launched in 2010 as an international platform for new sounds from Brazil, Lewis established Mais Um as the go-to label for discovering the real sounds of exciting, contemporary South America, introducing artists such as Rodrigo Amarante, Elza Soares, Dona Onete and Meta Meta to international audiences.
The compilation albums he has curated have been described as ‘miraculous’ (LA Times), ‘astonishingly diverse’ (The Independent on Sunday) and ‘album of the year’ (Gilles Peterson, BBC 6music), and he’s been a guest on BBC Radio 1, Radio 3, 6music and NPR, and written for The Guardian
Discs of Fun and Love
16/10/2020 KC
- Disco
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Discs of Fun and Love is a label run by Miche and Frederika. Both of them spread their time between London musical institutions such as Spiritland, NTS and Worldwide FM.
In their spare time they continue to dig for the next essential record to add to their ever growing collections.
The label itself shines a light on forgotten music and focuses on bringing lost, soulful treasures to the dance floor once more. Affordable, remastered and beautifully packaged, no aspect is forgotten in their quest to re-release a product the artist can be proud of sharing once again.
The label's releases can be found across the globe and their first two releases from Rochelle Rabouin & Sweet Mixture earned a wave of support from Gilles Peterson, Hunee, John Gomez, Mafalda and many more
As well as the records, they know how to throw a party. 2019 saw Friday late night sessions in a King's Cross basement, to lazy Sunday sessions on some of London's best sound systems.
Toby Tobias & Piers Harrison
17/10/2020 KC
- Balearic
- Downtempo
- Electronica
Toby Tobias and Piers Harrison make a very welcome return to Spiritland playing an evening of deep electronic music, offbeat disco and rare synth jams.
James Endeacott
18/10/2020 KC
- Downtempo
- Eclectic
- Indie
Unlock Your Mind as one of music's most lovable characters takes you on a psychedelic musical journey thats takes in 1980s indie, afrobeat, East European surf, Jamaican dub, Japanese jazz and everything in between.
Expect the unexpected, relax and float downstream for this Sunday session
Paul Noble
20/10/2020 KC
- Balearic
- Downtempo
- Electronica
Spiritland’s Artistic Director Paul Noble goes deep into his collection for a night of ambient, future R’n’B, leftfield electronica and more.
Don Grizz
21/10/2020 KC
- Balearic
- Downtempo
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
An avid record collecting DJ within the audiophile scene, Don seamlessly sows different styles and genres into one musical journey.
A founding member of improv night Open Sauce featuring acts from labels such as Ninja Tune, Big Dada and Wichita Records – with recent DJ sets at EartH, Grow, Two Tribes to name just a few – his selection encompasses variations of jazz, funk, dub, reggae, tropical grooves, North African, Middle Eastern, disco, balearic, beats and anything in between.
Expect to have your musical cosmos expanded.
Matt Timms
22/10/2020 KC
- Balearic
- Downtempo
- Eclectic
The south coast super-selector returns for another of his trademark sessions.
Balearic-based synth jams, cosmic melodies and leftfield funk await you.
Alena Arpels
23/10/2020 KC
- Disco
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Prolific DJ, performer and a regular guest at Europe's finest soul weekenders, Alena Arpels will be bringing her cherished selection of rare groove, modern soul and jazz-funk records for this Saturday night special.
Ash
24/10/2020 KC
- Downtempo
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
A well-known face behind the decks at London's classier musical establishments, Ashley Robinson makes his return to Spiritland with more worldwide tunes from his 'Inhabit w/ Ash' radio show.
Laurence Mcaulay
24/10/2020 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronica
Lárus is a Glaswegian DJ, radio host and promoter.
He runs the Vicious Creatures party series which over the last 7 years has seen him share the booth with the likes of Job Jobse, Ellen Allien, DJ Fett Burger + Intergalactic Gary + many more. Learning his trade at the Sub Club where he was a resident for 5 years you can now find him playing tunes at some of London's biggest and most well respected venues such as Corsica Studios, Printworks & The Pickle Factory.
Away from the club he has hosted shows on Rinse FM and had guest appearances on European stations including Red Light Radio.
Expect an eclectic journey through his record bag.
Half Forgotten Library: Jonny Trunk & Martin Green
25/10/2020 KC
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
- Library Music
Brunch at Spiritland Royal Festival Hall gets groovy once a month with this residency from two titans of the library music scene, Jonny Trunk and Martin Green.
Half Forgotten Library is a regular Sunday session bringing largely forgotten swinging library recordings and OSTs back to life through our world-class sound system.
Drop in anytime 12-5pm for a stretched out brunch, daytime drinking and lounging in the company of recently revived jazz, soul, funk, exotica and soundtracks.
BYO Boogie
27/10/2020 KC
- Eclectic
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
BYO Boogie's deep crates span every style from Estonian jazz, to steel drum disco, and unlikely charity shop nuggets.
An analogue obsessive, Tom hosts a monthly show on Threads Radio focusing on rare, global grooves.
None More Records
28/10/2020 KC
- Balearic
- Eclectic
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
None More Records are an East London-based imprint releasing discerning cuts by supremely accomplished musicians. Their output has so far drawn on the vibrant talents of South and East London's evolving scenes, with electronic jazz (Lunch Money and Project Karnak), afro-lusophone jazz (Caravela) and progressive folk (Jouis).
The records in Sam and Harry’s DJ bags follow the same quality-is-everything ethos, meaning versatile, smiles for miles selections of slow-burning funk, psychedelic dancefloor soul and jazz, right up to prime-time disco and classic house.
Spiritland Legends: Elton John with Mark Greenfield
29/10/2020 KC
- Pop
The latest installation of Spiritland Legends is a night-long celebration of Elton John
Spiritland Family Mark Greenfield joins us for a night of hits, rarities and b-sides.
Free entry but highly recommended you reserve a table via hello@spiritland.com / 020 3319 0050.
Darren Morgan
30/10/2020 KC
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Darren Morgan is the man behind the Love Machine Sound System, and a killer DJ to boot.
Come and hear his Friday night style at Spiritland.
Marcio Martinez
31/10/2020 KC
- Balearic
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Music researcher and Record Dealer Marcio Martinez comes back to Spiritland King's Cross for four hours of hard-to-find beats.
He also runs his personal project called Last Day On Earth has a radio show on Dublab Brasil which started in April.
Reference Point
31/10/2020 KC
- Americana
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
George Arthur and fellow music obsessive Mark ‘Good Vibes’ Taylor return for a Friday evening session of rare (and very rare) latin, jazz, AOR and Americana.
