Not Classical Guitar, but definitely worth seeing!!
With a shot of Africa and a twist of the Caribbean, Soul Noël brings you the best Christmas party in town.
The party starts here, with an incredible African and Caribbean-themed Christmas show – all your favourite classic carols, from We Wish You a Merry Christmas and Hark the Herald Angels Sing to Jingle Bells and Ding Dong Merrily on High, with a reggae, ska and soca twist.
Starring South Africa’s great soul diva Sibongile Khumalo and the Anglo-Nigerian soul star Ola Onabule, backed by a sizzling Stax Soul Revue showband directed by trumpeter Kevin Robinson (Jazz Jamaica All Stars, Simply Red, Incognito) and a stellar choir featuring top vocalists who have sung with the world’s biggest stars (including Lionel Richie, Grace Jones, Stevie Wonder, Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams), expect seriously soulful entertainment with a seasonal vibe stretching from sanctified carols and spirituals to get-on-down funk.
8pm. St George’s Bristol. Visit migrationsmusic.com for further information.
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Following the show, warm yourself on a winter’s night with the Migrations Christmas Party, a free after-show featuring the Pete Josef Trio.
Promoted by St George’s Bristol. Supported by Black Routes.
‘Hailed as Britain’s finest soul singer – someone who not only connects with his audience but gets them up and dancing – Ola Onabule’s four-octave vocal range drips with emotion.’ PASSION MAGAZINE
‘Blessed with a big, big voice, singer Ola Onabule comes across like a male version of Anita Baker. One for R&B lovers everywhere.’ JAZZWISE
‘A musical adventuress and mezzo soprano with an outstanding vocal range, Sibongile Khumalo has been hailed the queen of South African jazz, the Empress of Soul, a diva for the 21st century. If it’s star quality you’re after, then look no further.’ CHICAGO SUN TIMES
Sibongile Khumalo: ‘Her artistry is such a massive, glorious, multi-faceted thing that one battles to find words to express it’s full range. See her on stage, and you don’t want the experience to end.’ SUNDAY TIMES
10pm Migrations Christmas Party / Late Music Session: Pete Josef Trio
Bask in the glorious, sweet-voiced soul of Pete Josef. Singing directly to the heart, Pete Josef (who lends his talents as a guitarist to the music of Roni Size Reprazent) commands attention: effortlessly transfixing the room with his refined, pure tone voice. Weaving reflective, downbeat neo-soul with uplifting, heartfelt soul songs flavoured with exotic world-jazz, Pete Josef’s original songs stamp his own modern twist on the classic soul sound.
Open to all. Free to all.
Please note: No ticket required. You do not need to attend Soul Noel to join us for the Migrations Christmas Party.
