Opus & Now Then 11: Amy True, Papa Soul & More
Opus & Now Then 11
Opus & Now Then celebrate their 11th birthday on Saturday 30 November with a special event at Yellow Arch. We've put together a multi-room party with unmissable talent, DJs and a chance to celebrate with the huge network of writers, musicians, artists and activists that make Now Then what it is.
Amy True
Free thinking, British born, London based, Irish/Ugandan, poet, rapper, singer, songwriter who creates conscious hip hop, soul & jazz. One of 2019's breakthrough acts.
Amy has supported acts like Rodney P, Black Twang, Slum Village, Illa J, Mos Def, Immortal tech, RA Da Rugged Man & Public Enemy to name but a few, while also collaborating on albums with the likes of Akala, Benjamin Zephaniah, Shabaka Hutchings, Congo Natty & Asian Dub Foundation. She is also part of the People's Army Movement.
This is your chance to check out this rising star with her full band.
https://www.facebook.com/AmyTrueonline
Papa Soul
Sheffield's very own funk & soul sisters and brothers are the ultimate crowd pleasers, with a unique take on classic songs from timeless labels such as Stax, Chess, Motown & Atlantic. Throw in some reconstructed contemporary funk and disco grooves and you have yourself a dance-floor party!
https://www.facebook.com/papasoulbanduk
Roman Rocha (La Rumba)
Founder & resident at La Rumba, a British-Latino collective based in the UK, who have been behind some major parties over the last few years in Sheffield.
https://fixr.co/organiser/823507068
Joi La Frique (Apricot Ballroom Soundsystem)
Sheffield based tropical-cosmic vibes. Everything from disco and funk, to italo, zouk, afrobeat, electro & house. Anything with a good groove. Co-founder/host at Sheffield's tropical dance party Mizik Nou, and the Love Saves the Day party 'Apricot Ballroom'.
https://www.facebook.com/joilafrique/
Nez (Vibrations / Two Left Feet)
Resident at Sheffield's infamous Vibrations party series and Sheffield Live's Two Left Feet show.
https://www.facebook.com/VibrationsHiFi/
£10 Early Bird
£12 Advance
MOTD
This event will take place on Saturday 30 November at Yellow Arch Studios. Tickets available here.
