If his name does not register, suffice to know that this UK artist is on his fourth solo album, and not to mention that he was part of one of the earliest British rap crews – Katch 22. He used to go by the name of Huntkillbury Finn in those days. Now he’s mellower, wiser and his material mines an eclectic range of African musical styles. One of his longest serving musical partner is the composer and kora player Tunde Jagede.

This is a rare opportunity to catch HKF performing on home tuff. Many a time when I call him, or email him, he informs me he is working either outside London or the UK! Expect him to be delivering his combination of provocative poetry, innovative raps and original music, which he’s dubbed ‘Acoustic Afro hip hop’ and which has made him one hip-hop's most unique artists. His brand of alternative hip-hop is part reggae, part West African, part Jazz, but is always filled with an elegance and verve rare in Hip Hop.
 
The live set will include a jam session where local musicians and spoken word artists will be invited to join Finn on the stage. DJs, including Mother Bass, will also bring soulful jazz, broken beats and funky flavours to the bar before and after the performance.

If we’ve whetted your appetite, then we not only have a pair of free tickets to give away!

Click for more info about this gig, which is on Saturday May 30 2009, from 8pm at Rich Mix. £10, £8.: HKB FiNN

Box Office: 020 7613 7490


Also look out for the 'Light Into The Shade Of Darkness' album competition and an interview to commemorate BBMM2009. Al the best!