Amore: Jazz & World Music Night

An always-eclectic line-up of jazz, funk and soul bands, singer-songwriters, poets and spoken word artists. Musician line-ups for June 2026 will be released in due course.

Saturday 27th June

Headline Act - ESCAPING TIME

Escaping Time is a boundary-blurring collaboration between harpist Valeria Clarke, guitarist and producer Peter Michaels, and Brazilian percussionist Marcinho Pereira. The group weave together classical music, electronica and South American grooves. With influences from Eric Satie, Brian Eno, Goldie and Heitor Villa-Lobos, they perform unique versions of well-known pieces together with their own original compositions.

Their sound blends the mesmerising beauty of the classical harp, with live looping, Brazilian rhythms, vintage analogue synths and driving guitar. Between them, the musicians have performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott’s and the Barbican, as well as the banks of the Amazon River.

Support act: No Wahala Sound Orchestra

The Orchestra play an eclectic mix of World Music, with inspirations from Sub-Saharan African Music, Arabic Music, Gypsy Music, Folk, Blues/Jazz. All compositions performed are original, with bandleader Johnny Moody (Bass Guitar & Vocal),Paul Carey(Drums), Ania Nizio (Vocals),Trevor Carr(Guitar),Ian Solomon (Guitar),Henry Knudsen (Sax),Iyaz Awan(Percussion)

Poet Performer: Jafira JENUMZ

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