Akabema curates

Akabema at The Haggerston

The programme draws on five genres that share roots in Black music: R&B, soul, funk, gospel and reggae. The evening is built around the curation of Akabema, with the performers named on the bill appearing under that single heading rather than as separate concerts.

The Haggerston hosts concerts and shows in London, and this evening is listed at the venue as a music night. Its character follows from the mix of styles on the bill, which moves between the smooth vocal writing of R&B and soul, the rhythmic drive of funk, and the slower, offbeat pulse of reggae.

The night suits listeners who want to hear several strands of contemporary and classic Black popular music in one sitting, rather than a single-genre concert. For anyone who already follows the names on the bill, it offers a chance to see them presented together under a curator's selection.