Sat 30 May - Clube da Esquina inspired mixtape

A mixtape inspired by starting with Clube da Esquina (1972). Brazilian and British tracks then and now from Lau Ro, Montague Armstrong, Nick Drake, Erasmo Carolos, Hermeto Pascoal, Martinho Da Vila, Elis Regina, Simone, Jorge Ben and Milton Nascimento. Also body percussion and song circle songs from Bobby McFerrin and a new release from Camille. 

Sat 23 May - Stoo Odom, music man of New Orleans

Stoo Odom, music man from New Orleans talks live in the Montague Armstrong workshop about life in music, beginning with his role in the renowned Thin White Rope. With world premiere plays from the Sleazeball Orchestra which reimagines Screaming Jay Hawkins tracks and a new acoustic bass and vocals duo with Tiffany Pollack. Stoo is touring Europe this year with his longterm collaborator Roger Kunkel. 

Sat 9 May - Haitian Music and History, and the Haitian Queen in Hastings

Haitian music and Haitian history in relation to the colonial powers in the Caribbean. In 1804 Haiti declared independence and abolished slavery. In 1811 Henri Christophe became king and after his suicide the Haitian Queen Marie-Louise Coidavid came to Britain in exile, living in Hastings from 1822-1824. Local arts practitioners from St Leonards-on-Sea and Hastings are preparing a celebration of her time and celebrating the abolition of slavery, taking inspiration from the rebel RaRa bands.