Catch-Up October, November & December 2009
Hi all,
So it's time I closed the 2009 chapter, so here we go .....
October 2009
Kadija Kamara & Band @ UKSOULJAM @ Jazz Cafe
Back by popular demand, time for another UK Soul Jam Event. I really enjoyed the last one back in May 09 and always said I will go back. Being Black History Month, I decided this would be a great way to start the month.
A full band again, but this time a slightly different set up as from before.
Bass - George Malamas
Drums - Terron Murray
Guitar - Ed
Keys - Dave Goody
Backing Vocals - Adenike Andenike
I would like to say that I have some live recordings, but the the sound was a little distorted :0( But I have some great pictures that Jerry Barnett took of the band and myself. (Thank you Jerry x )
6th Oct 2009
Style & Substance Black History Month Special
Sistova Productions presents ... Style and Substance. This took place at 'The Last Day Of Decadence' in Shoreditch. Supporting female talent on the scene with the aims to raise money for a selected charity. This month the chosen charity was 'Action Aid', who aim to aid people within developing countries. Always willing to support hard working charities, I had to get involved.
This night was extra special, as 2 of my friends were also performing Louise Golbey and Madamme Pepper. As always, they both put on a great show.
An acoustic set I couldn't leave my little tambourine at home.
Another Black History Month Event, I decided to salute one of my favorite icons in black Music 'Grace Jones', by sporting a special t-shirt with her face on it. Not bad if I do say so myself lol :0)
Ed also played for Louise Golbey on the night. He also has a permanent fixture in Louise' band (great work Ed! :0)x )
16th Oct 2009 -
Close-Up Black History Month Special - At The Towngate Theatre - Basildon
This Black History Month event featuring ME ME ME lol ... Hosted by the MANDiNKA Presents collective and sponsorded by Basildon Council.
A four piece band
Amanda Brown - Percussion
Ed - Guitar
George Malamas - Bass
Thank you for having me and supporting my project.
29th Oct 2009 - OBV (Operation Black Vote) Black History Month Event
Blessed to be asked to perform at this event, I did an acoustic performance of 'I have a Dream' with Martin Anderson on guitar. The crowd were very welcoming with their claps and smiles.
Britain’s top Black History Month celebration event, at Friends House, in Euston. Many of the UK’s top Black politicians and activists spoke on the night. Government ministers Sadiq Khan, David Lammy and Dawn Butler, the Conservative’s vice chairman Tariq Ahmed, and the Lib Dem’s Meral Ece were some of the highlights of the Operation Black Vote event entitled ‘Celebrating Black History Month 2009.’ OBV’s director Simon Woolley was also a keynote speaker.
Also performances from other up and coming UK artists and internationally renowned comedienne Gina Yashere.
The event aimed to recognise the work and achievements of all our historical icons including Dr Martin LutherKing and Nelson Mandela, who have all helped pave the way for the election victory of President Barack Obama.
31st Oct 2009 - Body & Soulful @ Club Living, Italy - Lecce
You may or may not know that I have featured on a few house tracks, having worked and written with the likes of Joey Negro, Fanatix and many more.
Anyway, working on the house music scene, I was flown over to a special place, with special people, in the south of Italy called Lecce. There I met with the Body & Soulful team, to host and perform alongside the house and guest DJs on the night.
What a great experience I had, as I'd never really hosted a night before .. let alone internationally!! One thing this did test me on was speaking 'Italian'. I had previously studied this in university ... so now was the real test ... was I successful??? ... Um not bad ... But yes PRACTICE MAKES PERFCT ;)
The event took place @ the infamous Club Living .. where I worked alongside Duce Martinez and the resident Dj on the night.
It was great meeting the Suffy Brothers (Promoters) Antonio and Simone ... as well as Francesca, Raffaella and Duce Martinez! I made a bunch of great new friends : x
Anyway, working on the house music scene, I was flown over to a special place, with special people, in the south of Italy called Lecce. There I met with the Body & Soulful team, to host and perform alongside the house and guest DJs on the night.
What a great experience I had, as I'd never really hosted a night before .. let alone internationally!! One thing this did test me on was speaking 'Italian'. I had previously studied this in university ... so now was the real test ... was I successful??? ... Um not bad ... But yes PRACTICE MAKES PERFCT ;)
The event took place @ the infamous Club Living .. where I worked alongside Duce Martinez and the resident Dj on the night.
It was great meeting the Suffy Brothers (Promoters) Antonio and Simone ... as well as Francesca, Raffaella and Duce Martinez! I made a bunch of great new friends : x
November 2009
28th Nov 2009 - Body & Soulful @ Club Living, Italy - Lecce
Back in Lecce for another Body & Soulful event, but this time working alongside Neil Pierce. It was great working with him again, as positive vibes are always sure to flow.
Back in Lecce for another Body & Soulful event, but this time working alongside Neil Pierce. It was great working with him again, as positive vibes are always sure to flow.
December 2009
Usually at this time of the year, I take some time out to reflect on my activites throughout the year. It seems that I have been getting busier and busier by the minute, but busy doing great things. This is the time that I talk about a few of the other activities I may have missed out in my past blogs. Very brief, but it's better late than never ;) ....
Jan 09
Chilling :0)
Feb 09
My Birthday Month 6th Feb- As always ... Celebrated life and my blessings.
Interview on Playvibes.com - With Isaac Badru and Kubi
ILuvLive with Sway Dasafo - Live band ... vocal feature on various song off his 'Signature LP' album. Thanks for having me :0)
Connected to my roots a little bit further - Trip to my Parents home town Sierra Leone. It's true, you don't know who really are until you know where you came from.... SO TRUE! I loved every part of my experience ... Sierra Leone, I will be back soon xxx
March 2009
Salute To The Wailers - Alexandra Theatre (Birmingham) Perfect People and Manndinka promotions
Here I met the amazing Dionne Reid and Michael Alexander :0)
April 09
P.A Representing Self-Taught Beats and Kadija Kamare @ The Anthony Hamilton Concert - @ Indigo, O2 Greenwich
I performed 2 tracks with Karis Taylor on guitar. Felt absolutely blessed to have been a part of this, as I do admire Anthony Hamilton and his work. What an amazing talent .. Talk about a man that knows how to put on a QUALITY show :0) He seemed like a really nice down-to-earth person and complemented me on my performance. Thank you Anthony Hamilton ... x
Support act of the night was a friend of mine Obenewa ... My close friend (her sister) Nadine Charles also performed... Well done ladies, what a great night.xx
May 09
UK SOUL JAM 1st appearance - Kadija Kamara & The Clan
Usual break in Miami .... ( and my first real month of blogging)
Jun 09
Performance with Incisive and Shakka Phillps (Shax) @ Limehouse
These guys are like family to me xxx
July 09
ILuvLive with Self-Taught beats and The Clan - (Dread Key, Winston Blissett &Dave Good). Plus special guests Short-Man and Realism (aka Fri-13th)
Once again a family affair :0) Performed a track I previously worked on with Self-Taught, live with the band. Also performed the single 'Where I wanna Be' with Realism, Short-Man and AKS (exclusive performance)
Aug 09
Hosted the Female Beat Makers event with Miss Diane Laidlaw. Here donations were raised for sufferers of the disease 'Lupus'. Glad to have been a part of it! x
Sep 09
Video Shoot appearance with Zed Bias - The 'Neighbourhood 09' Re-Release. WHAT A TUNE!!!
I hope that's everything!!
Now let's focus on 2010 ;)
KK x
Now let's focus on 2010 ;)
KK x
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