Muntu Valdo Live In The Lounge + DJ Nik Weston
Fri, 26 Jan
|CLF Art Lounge
We are truly thrilled and excited to welcome back one of the leading lights in evolutionary world music Muntu Valdo, plus Mukatsuku Records head honcho Nik Weston.


Time & Location
26 Jan 2024, 20:00 – 27 Jan 2024, 01:00
CLF Art Lounge, 4a Station Way, London SE15 4RX, UK
About the event
MUNTU VALDO RIGHTEOUSLY RETURNS LIVE!! Fri Jan 26 (8pm-1am/£5 Entry) - We are truly thrilled and excited to welcome back one of the leading lights in evolutionary world music + progenitor of a new genre in sound (Sawa Blues), the truly mesmeric MUNTU VALDO Live In The Lounge, plus Mukatsuku Records head honcho NIK WESTON on DJ soundscape duties at The CLF Art Lounge & Roof Garden. 🌍❤️🔥
This artist is truly next level. Having worked with some of the leading lights in global music - Manu Dibango to Ali Farka Touré + too many more to mention, so believe us when we say that this man is guaranteed to truly satisfy your soul.
Things about to get righteously deep and joyful in the place - So do not miss this!!!!
MUNTU VALDO (Live) - Artist on stage around 9pm, performing 2 live sets
Progenitor of the amazing Sawablues, a new genre of music, Cameroon-born Muntu Valdo’s music is rooted in the blues, mixing African traditions with striking modernity and technical mastery. He’s performed in prestigious venues in the world and in the Uk including the Barbican and Queen Elisabeth Hall in London, the Sage Gateshead in Newcastle, The Birmingham Symphony hall, the Bidgewater hall in Manchester, the Corn Exchange in Cambridge.
He’s travelled all over the world, supported and played alongside some of the great names of African and international music including, Manu Dibango, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Ali Farka Touré, Damon Albarn, Richard Bona, Boubakar Traoré and Lucinda Williams just to name a few. His mesmerizing solo set juxtaposes his raw, passionate voice and intensely emotive melodies, intricate African guitar lines with an ingenious use of loops and effects to create sun-kissed groove heavy Sawa Blues.
Truly psyched for this!
Live In The Lounge
Runs: Every Friday + Specials
Doors + Food: From 5pm
Live + DJ Music: 8pm - 1am (2 live sets)
Entry: £5 (Booking Recommended)
Walk-Ins welcome!
Supported by Hennessy
Next Event: Fri Feb 02 - Maxine Scott Live In The Lounge
See you deep inside and up on the roof
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Schedule
4 hours 59 minutesThe Room presents The Electric Lounge
The CLF Art Lounge