Playing in Copenhagen Tonight with James Blake

L.A. Salami

I first met L.A. one Sunday night at the Torriano in Kentish Town. Japa puts together a night were musicians come out to play. L.A. was there that night with his guitar. I didn't have the chance to  listen to his live performance that night at the bar, but we did jam at my place. With that said, later on in the night all the musicians and friends that were at the Torriano were invited back to my flat. We picked up beers and headed to the house. It was a long night filled with music that lasted into the early hours of the morning. We all sat in the living exchanging songs and playing music with those around.  I was impressed with young man's narratives and musical approach. Lianne La Havas played a few song followed by Sophie Higgins, myself, and Fiona Bevan (if my memory serves me right). Here's a song from the CD he have DucksFlyMoon and I.

Marques Toliver

L.A. Salami

Fiona Bevan

Lianne La Havas

Japa York

Sophie Higgins

Marques Toliver at St. Giles in the Field

photos by Sapphire Mason-Brown

Magcial Musician: Lianne La Havas

I was first introduced to this magical creature back when I played a gig for Blue Flowers. Lianne was on stage sound checking and at that moment I totally felt as though we were on the same page. Didn't have time to actually listen to her live set because I had to get into the zone before I played. Since then I've had plenty of moments to listen the young siren live. True inspiration is what La Havas fosters. After our first introduction to one another at the Blue Flowers gig we have managed to stay in touch. Recently we put together a house show at her flat. Wish I had pics to show, but that not so important. What is importan is that you listen to the creations from my home girl's creations.

Lianne and I have recorded a few tracks together and I'm sure there's more to come. Below is a link to Lianne's compositions.

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