Five gigs to book (Aug 19-25)

David Smyth picks five London gigs to book while you still can
Impressive line-up: Grace Jones will headline Afropunk at Alexandra Palace
David Smyth19 August 2016

Afropunk

Sept 24, Alexandra Palace, N22 (0870 444 5556, afropunkfest.com)

The festival of black music held in Brooklyn since 2005 is coming to London, with an impressive line-up that includes Grace Jones, Laura Mvula and Young Fathers.

Charles Bradley

Nov 11, Roundhouse, NW1 (0870 389 1846, roundhouse.org.uk)

At 67, this former James Brown impersonator has become a belated soul success in his own right. He released his third solo album earlier this year.

Pixies

Nov 28-29, Dec 6, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 (0844 477 2000, o2academybrixton.co.uk)

The newly rejuvenenated Pixies are refusing to stick to the nostalgia circuit. Their second album since their reformation will be out by the time of these shows. A third Brixton appearance has just been added.

Slaves

Nov 29-30, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, W12 (0844 477 2000, o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk)

Little over a year since their debut, these angry young men from Tunbridge Wells have announced a second album, Take Control, produced by Beastie Boy Mike D and coming in late September.

Rizzle Kicks

Dec 16, Roundhouse, NW1 (0870 389 1846, roundhouse.org.uk)

The cheeky hip hop duo have made some solo material and done a bit of acting since their last album, but will be back to the day job this winter.

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