St Paul’s Carnival Warm-up: Soul Power Preview

Muhammed Ali and George Foreman's 1974 fight in Kinshasa, Zaire (aka the "Rumble in the Jungle") is legendary, but no less momentous was the music festival which took place alongside it.

A forceful and exuberant declaration of empowerment, Zaire ‘74 brought together some of the best African-American and native African soul musicians – James Brown, B.B. King, Bill Withers, Miriam Makeba, Celia Cruz, The Crusaders, Sister Sledge, and many others – for three days of electrifying and, at times, explosive performances. A reminder of an era and movement that shaped history and a celebration of the sheer power of music.

With an introduction by St Paul’s Carnival Artistic Director Pax Nindi.

Soul Power then opens at Watershed on Fri 10 July.

St Paul’s Carnival takes place on Sat 4 July. FFI visit: stpaulscarnival.co.uk

Fee: £6.50 full/£5.00 concessions. Includes a free Wray & Nephew Carnival Punch

A St Paul’s Carnival Fringe event presented in partnership with Afrika Eye and The New Black.