CoRA, in collaboration with the European Blues Association, is organising a special musical evening with the renowned calypso band D’Lime. This event marks the beginning of Black History Month. They are delighted to invite you to join us!

Originally formed to perform in the Paddington Bear films, D’Lime—together with singer Tobago Crusoe—delighted audiences worldwide with their joyful renditions of calypso favourites including London Is the Place for Me, Gerrard Street, Blow Wind Blow and Savito. Their success has since taken them to prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

The band’s talented line-up features Mark Cherrie (steel pan/percussion), Felix “Lix” Ruiz (keyboards/vocals), Curtis Ruiz (bass/vocals), Richard Bailey (drums), and Tim Cansfield (guitar/vocals). Together, they bring the vibrant rhythms of calypso—known more traditionally as Kaiso—to life.

Of Afro-Caribbean and French Creole origins, Kaiso music migrated to the UK with the Windrush generation, becoming a powerful and joyful expression of identity, resilience, and celebration.

The evening will also include a conversation with Michael Roach, blues musician and Chair of the European Blues Association, offering unique insights into the cultural significance of this music.

Free