Bashment & Afrobeats Shoreditch Party

A club night in London combining bashment and Afrobeats, listed under R&B, soul, funk, gospel and reggae, held at Soul Lounge Clapham. The title refers to Shoreditch, while the venue is in Clapham.

The event is billed as a bashment and Afrobeats party, with the artist names Bashment, Afrobeats Clapham Party, Bashment & Afrobeats Clapham Party, Afrobeats Shoreditch Party and Bashment & Afrobeats Shoreditch Party given in the programme. Bashment is a Jamaican dancehall style built on fast, rhythmic toasting over heavy riddims, while Afrobeats draws on West African highlife, funk and hip-hop, with a rhythmic emphasis that suits dancing. The mix of styles on the bill reflects the genres of R&B, soul, funk, gospel and reggae associated with the night.

Soul Lounge Clapham is a venue in London that hosts concerts and shows. The night is aimed at those who want to dance to contemporary Afrobeats and dancehall rhythms, with the Shoreditch and Clapham names in the artist credits suggesting a link between the two party formats. Further details on the line-up are not available here.

The party is a good choice for listeners who enjoy rhythm-led music across Caribbean and African traditions, and it fits a night out in south London.