Amore: Jazz & World Music Night
An always-eclectic line-up of jazz, funk and soul bands, singer-songwriters, poets and spoken word artists. Music line-ups for October-December 2026 will be announced in due course.
HEADLINE ACT
THE BLUE CAFÉ JAZZ
http://www.magdalenareising.com
Magdalena Reising — voice & harp · Shane Hill — jazz guitar
★★★★★ “Glorious, subtle, magic power”
Experience the unique sound of voice, harp and jazz guitar in an intimate live performance.
Come and experience an intimate evening of atmospheric originals, jazz standards and beautiful songs as vocalist and harpist Magdalena Reising meets jazz guitarist Shane Hill for a very special Blue Café Jazz performance.
The combination of Magdalena’s haunting voice and lyrical harp with Shane’s warm, expressive guitar creates something genuinely distinctive — intimate, sophisticated and full of atmosphere.
The New York Review, in a ★★★★★ review, described Magdalena’s music as:
“Glorious, subtle, magic power.”
And Jazz UK praised her:
“Peyreux influenced style and literate vocal delivery” making for “genuine musical substance.”
Magdalena’s latest album, Songs from the Heart, is her 12th studio album, celebrating a remarkable musical journey and the distinctive Blue Café sound.
Expect beautiful melodies, intimate storytelling, soulful improvisation and the magic of live music in an intimate studio setting.
Magdalena Reising — voice & harp
Shane Hill — jazz guitar
SUPPORT ACT
Jafira JENUMZ Naqvi
also known as Jenny Naqvi, is a highly talented Sufi poet and voice/expression artist who captivates audiences with her soulful Urdu poetry. With a profound connection to the lyrical beauty of the Urdu language, Jafira has graced various gatherings, including the Mantra Therapy Summer Jam at Harrow Rec, where her beautifully-read and contemplative words left a lasting impression.
Jafira's poetry is an expression of her heart and soul, encompassing themes of love and spirituality. Her performances are not only heartfelt but also deeply personal, resonating with the emotions and experiences rooted within her. As a multidisciplinary artist, she takes a hands-on approach, arranging, creating, and producing her poetry videos, ensuring that each piece is a true reflection of her artistic vision.
In the realm of Therapoetique Soulful Urdu Poetry, Jafira JENUMZ Naqvi stands out as a poetic force. Her work transcends mere words; it is a musical journey, a poetic motion that emanates straight from the heart.
For Jafira, poetry is life, and her performances are a testament to the power of words and the depth of human emotion. Through her artistry, she brings the magic of Urdu poetry to life, leaving audiences inspired and moved by her poetic expressions.
Currently working on her upcoming soulful poetry collection, she is positive, excited and happy to be sharing her poetry book with her own work and artistic expression through her published work.
