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MOSTLY JAZZ FUNK AND SOUL ANNOUNCE FIRST WAVE OF ACTS FOR THIS SUMMER
Out, and Joanna. They've also appeared on numerous film soundtracks, while key cuts have been sampled by everyone from Madonna, Janet Jackson and Lady Gaga, to Jay-Z, Dre, 2Pac and Nas.
Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival have revealed their first artists for 2024’s festival. US pioneers Kool & The Gang, DJ Craig Charles, Leeds/London collective Nubiyan Twist and emerging songwriter Cherise are among the artists who’ll be making their way to Mosely Park in Birmingham for the acclaimed annual festival, which runs from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 July.
After playing together for several years under various names, Kool & The Gang officially launched in 1969. Performing a blend of jazz, funk and soul, the Jersey City natives made an impact with such tracks as Jungle Boogie and Funky Stuff, going on to amass over 20 UK chart singles, including Ladies Night, Too Hot, Celebration, Get Down On It, Steppin'
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The 'Maestro of Funk', DJ Craig Charles is a firm Mostly favourite, with appearances at the festival stretching back to 2011. His regular sets are guaranteed to push the party vibe up a level (or two) as he drops massive hits and cult bangers. An actor, poet and presenter, Charles' regular BBC 6 Music show has been a mainstay of the station since it launched, and sees the DJ champion the very best in soul and funk, with classic tracks, new releases and sessions. Drawing on jazz, hip-hop, Afrobeat, Latin, soul, reggae and dance music, the nine-piece Nubiyan Twist are renowned for their thrilling musicianship. Lead by Tom Excell, the band are currently preparing for the release of their fourth album which features the track So Mi Stay and marks a significant evolution for the group, adding Patois and R&B vocals to their sound.
Discussing the announcement, John Fell, Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival Manager said: "We can't wait to see Kool & The Gang close 2024’s festival. With a back catalogue that spans over 50 years and includes everything from smooth pop hits to dirty funk, they’re one of the pioneers of R&B/jazz, and have had a huge influence on music.”
For tickets and more information see:
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BROMSGROVE CHILD-STAR BECOMES CHAMPION
Jake Jeff-Johnston, from Barnt Green, has become the under-12 British Junior Golf Tour champion. The 12-year-old competed in events across the UK against more than 100 other talented junior golfers. The Bromsgrove Golf Academy player also represents Worcestershire County Golf’s under-14 side.
Jake was part of the winning team in the 10 counties under-14 Championship and went unbeaten across all his county events throughout the course of the season. And after a successful year on the golf course, Jake has qualified to play in the under-14 World Championships in Spain in February 2024.
Jake’s stellar season saw him win events at Chesterfield Downs, De Vere, Kirtlington, Northants, Pyle and Kenfig and Walton Heath, while he also claimed the Fulford Heath Junior Gross title. Jake also came third in the Woodhall Spa three-day event and fourth at the British Junior Golf Tour World Championships in Portugal.
The British Junior Golf Tour (BJGT), a DP Would Tour Approved Golf Development Programme, is dedicated to the development of junior golfers throughout the opportunity for boys and girls to play in age divisions, from age-appropriate yardages, against their peer
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groups, to maximise juniors’ potential to develop. Jake will travel to Villa Padierna in Spain in February to take place in the World Junior Golf Championships and we wish him every success.
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