Kissa anko featuring dj mari

Join us for a special Jazz Kissa evening!

 
Originating in post-war Japan, Jazz Kissa (jazz cafés) are intimate spaces dedicated to listening. These venues became cultural hubs in the 1960s and ’70s, offering music lovers the rare chance to hear imported jazz records that were often too expensive for individuals to own.
In traditional Jazz Kissa style, the master—often the owner—curates and plays the records. For our event, we’re thrilled to welcome @marinx611 , (please see Mari’s bio below) who will be selecting music from her extensive vinyl collection. It will be a truly special listening experience—don’t miss it!
From AN&CO, we’ll be serving a menu inspired by classic Jazz Kissa, including An butter toast, cakes, sandwiches, coffee, and tea.
See you there!!

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Mari is a Japanese-born, London-based music selector, DJ, and radio producer known for her eclectic taste and dreamy, global approach. Formerly Head of Programming at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM, she now works with Gondwana Records, representing the label at events as a DJ and host. As a selector, she has performed at festivals including We Out Here and Dekmantel Selectors, as well as at prestigious venues such as Tate Modern and the Southbank Centre.

Please join us for 'PERSONA NON GRATA' - the launch of XEROXZINE, a magazine art project by James Parr. 

Laetitia Sadier is a French singer, songwriter, and musician with a clear distinctive voice and a quietly powerful presence. Over the years, she’s built a body of work that blends melody, philosophy, and a deep curiosity about the world. Alongside her early work with Stereolab, she’s released several solo albums that explore themes of love, politics, and connection. Her latest, Rooting for Love, continues that journey with warmth and clarity.  

Support by the hypnotic Elephant House.

Please reserve through the following email:

hello@almamargo.studio

£10 on the door.    

3rd Floor, 74 Tabernacle Street, Old Street.

The journey began, while Chintan, after standing first (Bhavnagar Centre) in the Sangeet Alankar examination conducted by Bruhad Gujarat Sangeet Samiti and joined Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University for the Masters Degree in Music, and received National Scholarship from Govt. of India; he completed the course under the mentorship of Dr. Vikas Kashalkar and Pt. Vijay, the noted Classical vocalists in Pune. Chintan surrendered his heart and soul to the tutelage of Pt. Uday Bhawalkar, in the true tradition of Guru Shishya Parampara in 2004. He became scholar at ITC Sangeet Research Academy- Kolkata in 2013 and continued his ‘Taleem’ from Pt. Uday Bhawalkarji. 

Chintan has been awarded the Junior Research Fellowship for Dhrupad studies in 2014. He has been allotted a ‘B High Grade’ by Akashvani, All India Radio, as a Dhrupad Vocalist. Chintan has been felicitated “Yuva Gaurav Puraskar” by the Savitribai Phule Pune University, for the year 2022. 

Chintan has experimented with many forms of arts without changing the traditional Dhrupad format and has enriched his boundaries of experience. These attempts include Dances such as Odissi, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Modern Dance, Theatre shows and musical exchange with many western musicians.

Please reserve through the following email:

hello@almamargo.studio

£10 on the door.    

3rd Floor, 74 Tabernacle Street, Old Street.

Mildred's classes offer a slow yet powerful flow, emphasizing precise alignment and a profound connection to the breath. Her teachings integrate visualization techniques and honour the traditions of yoga, guiding students to deepen their mind-body connection.

Mildred has been practicing yoga since 2006, and it’s been a steady anchor for her through life’s ups and downs. Out of genuine appreciation for how much the practice has given her, she began teaching with the belief that yoga should be accessible to everyone. Her goal is simple: to help others experience the physical, mental, and emotional benefits that yoga can bring. 

Please reserve through the following email:

hello@almamargo.studio

£15 / session.    

3rd Floor Tabernacle Street