Double Bill
Fowokan and Mollys Bar
Last Show: Friday 19 th May 2017
PizzaExpress Live (Maidstone)
Forged from their time together in “Cymande”, the legendary 1970's British funk/soul pioneers, FOWOKAN re-unites core member Sam Kelly (drums/bvs) with International reggae artist, Jimmy Lindsay. In 2009 Jimmy performed at The British Lovers’ Rock Show where he received an Award for his contribution to Lovers’ Rock and British Black Music. His chart success includes his superlative re-working of the 1977 British Reggae award winning single Commodores’ ‘Easy’ and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’. Jamaican-born drummer, Sam Kelly has a lengthy legacy in the UK and International music scenes. He is highly respected for his musical ability across all genres including reggae, R&B, soul, jazz and funk. Currently back on tour with Cymande, Sam has, over the years performed with a wealth of musicians including Dr. John, Chaka Khan, Eddie Floyd, Robert Plant, Roger Chapman, Michelle Shocked and the late, great Gary Moore.