Jazz Picnics @ the Horniman Museum and Gardens, Thurs, 9-30 July, 6.30pm

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Jazz Picnics

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Bandstand Terrace

Every Thursday, 9 ? 30 July, 6.30-8.30pm

Chill out to free jazz concerts during sunset with a drink in a deck chair and view over London at the Horniman. This year our popular Jazz Picnic series explores the mesmerising sounds of African jazz, from Afro blues to Afrobeat.

The Horniman Caf? will be open on the Bandstand serving a selection of food and drink.

Thursday 9 July: Abdoulaye Samb & Minnjiaraby

Minnjiaraby is a band founded by Senegalese guitarist Abdoulaye Samb. Their music is inspired by Fula and Mandinka cultures, and interwoven with Rumba, Mbalax, Afro-Latin and deep blues. Find out more

Thursday 16 July: Seeds of Creation

Legendary Seddik Zebiri from Algeria and his multicultural band Seeds of Creation play an intriguing blend of traditional Berber music with Reggae, Jazz, Afro Blues and raw Psychedelic sounds that will transport you from South London deep into the heart of the Sahara. Find out more.

Thursday 23 July: Namvula

Folk and urban music traditions from Namvula?s Zambian homeland blend with sounds from her Scottish roots and London?s vibrant eclectic music scene. Namvula is backed by a stellar band of some of the UK?s most respected African and jazz musicians, including Mercury nominated bassist Liran Donin and saxophonist Chris Williams, percussionist Mamadou Sarr and guitarist Jack Ross. Find out more.

Thursday 30 July: Dele Sosimi Quartet

Grab your dancing shoes and join the UK?s multiple award winning Afrobeat ambassador Dele Sosimi. Dele's music is a blend of complex funk grooves, Nigerian traditional music (including hi-life), and African percussion, underpinning the jazz horns and solos from other instruments, as well as rhythmical singing. Find out more.

These Jazz Picnics are part of our African Summer season, on until 30 August. See what else is on during African Summer at horniman.ac.uk/africansummer

Nearest train/overground station: Forest Hill

Buses: 185, 176, 197, 363