Seu Jorge and Almaz performed what the Boston Globe has described as “a celebration” at Boston’s Royale this past Saturday. After the show, they took a few minutes to peruse West African psychedelic, funk, afro-beat and highlife records offered for sale by celebrated Nigerian collector Uchenna Ikonne before heading North to the border for their show at the Osheaga Festival in Montreal.
The above photo was taken this past Friday at the end of Seu Jorge and Almaz’s encore at their New York City stop on their North American tour. Over 2,000 fans came to Terminal 5 to see Seu Jorge and Almaz perform their album in its entirety, and catch a Bowie-cover or two, and – in the encore – Jorge’s solo-guitar and percussion performance of “Carolina.” (more…)
The Seu Jorge and Almaz tour is off to an amazing start! Miami, Orlando and Atlanta down – Washington, DC is next. See all of the remaining dates on the Seu Jorge and Almaz Events page, and see photos from tour-producer Pierre here.
Seu Jorge and Almaz have been busy in the studio, rehearsing for their forthcoming North American tour and recording bonus material for the European issue of the Seu Jorge and Almaz album. Photos by Mariana Jorge.
Link: Seu Jorge and Almaz in the studio at seujorgealmaz.com
In a previous post, we told you that the screening of Snoot Films’ Kashmere Stage Band documentary Thundersoul – along with a performance from the 1974 Kashmere Stage Band – was not to be missed. Well, if you missed last night’s performance, these photos will barely do justice. Nor these reviews, which were texted to me following the show:
“AMAZING AND INSPIRING SHOW!” – MRR (MRR&ADM)
“So stoked to have been a part of that!” – The Gaslamp Killer
“That was life affirming, I’m going to be smiling about that tonight for years.” – Marc Kets, Associate Dean, Idyllwild Arts Academy.
The doc won the L.A. Film Festival’s Audience Award – its second (after winning the Audience Award at SXSW’s Film Festival earlier this year.). A theatrical release is in the works.
