Jive Nation

Added: (Wed Dec 28 2005)

Pressbox (Press Release) - Jive Nation play the Inn on the Green saturday 26th of february 2006

Inn on the Green 3 thorpe Close Ladbroke Grove


Louis Ribeiro - Durban born Portuguese Zulu reaches the point of emigration from South Africa to England, having released three albums in South Africa, the third of which won the prestigious South African Grammy equivalent - the Sarie - for best album.
In the decade since, madala Ribeiro set off on the never ending tour of pubs, clubs and Festivals.
Initially as a duo with Dick Heckstall Smith (Coliseum) - refining Louis repertoire toward the English taste - while developing a devoted following at his circuit of gigs.

Around the pillar of his songs, an ever increasing menagerie of players arrived to play with the Madala and JIVE NATION was born.

In the winter of 95 Louis and the band started six months of recording - honing down eleven tracks from Louis considerable repertoire - for production including the performances of many fine musicians.
Drummer/percussionist CHARLIE MORGAN, bass player MO FOSTER, guitarist DOUG BOYLE and singer LIANE CARROL are a few of the players on the album.

The songs are essentially a semi autobiographical account of the life of Louis - tracing one mans struggle with injustice and persecution toward a philosophy of 'love will conquer all.'

Songs about life - cloaked in shawls of sparkling rhythm seeded in the shimmering veldt of Africa and birthed in the supportive womb of London music culture.

Strong lyrics enhanced by a good time beat. Music as suitable for dancing to as it is for listening.

Tina and Dave on the decks ....

Dont miss this night in a fantastic Venue .

Inn on the green 3 thorpe close
ladbroke grove

Tommy kennedy IV ZodoA Mgt