In 2024, Strut proudly commemorates its 25th Anniversary as a pioneering force in the global music scene. Renowned for its rich and diverse catalogue of compilations, reissues, and new artist albums spanning African, Caribbean, and Latin music, jazz, soul, funk, disco and post-punk, Strut has made an indelible mark as one of the finest labels in its field.

To celebrate, Strut is teaming up with Carhartt WIP & London’s iconic Jazz Cafe for a special one-night celebration of their roster, influences and back catalogue. Join us on 18th October 2024 for an unmissable live event and club night featuring legends in the scene, Strut merchandise, Carhartt WIP collaborations and more.

Performing live will be Ethiopian icon Mulatu Astatke and his band. A trailblazer and creator of the Ethio-jazz genre, Astatke continues to reach audiences across the world with his unique, widescreen sound and his band of incredible A-list musicians. This is a rare chance to catch him in an intimate venue setting.

Joining the bill is Flock, a five-piece ensemble showcasing the best of London’s jazz and improvisational scene. The group features Bex Burch (fresh from her debut solo album on International Anthem), Sarathy Korwar, Tamar Osborn (Collocutor, Dele Sosimi, Unknown To Known), Danalogue (The Comet Is Coming / Soccer96) and Al MacSween (Kefaya).

For the after-party, we turn to the sounds of New York with two long-time favourites of the label as Body & Soul DJ and edit king Danny Krivit plays an exclusive London set alongside the always brilliant Colleen Murphy, curator of Balearic Breakfast and champion of influential New York club The Loft through her kinship with the much-missed David Mancuso.

*Please note that admission to the live show does not permit entry to the club night and vice versa. Both shows are ticketed individually.

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