PREVIEW: Cross The Tracks 2023
Funk, soul and jazz your thing? Drinks in the sun whilst enjoying the best live music with friends also your thing? Well, have we got the festival for you— back again with a stunning line up is Cross The Tracks which brings an incredible line up for one day only at London’s Brockwell park on the Sunday 28th May Bank Holiday 2023.
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The festival recently bolstered its already stacked lineup with Ezra Collective, Liv.e, Sam Gellaitry, Nightmares On Wax (DJ Set), Emmavie, Alexander Nut, Ishmael Ensemble, Akemi Fox, muva of Earth, Sam Gellaitry, Adi Oasis, Zakia, Winnie, Kaidi Tatham & DJ Gilla DJ set, Ingrid Allman (Freez) live PA, Johnny Reckless, D. Vyzor, The Style Siblings, Abi Clarke, The Shejay, Mr Thing, Vanessa Freeman & Lyric L plus DJ Dibs and Disco Ballin' now added to the likes of NxWorries (aka Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge), Kelis, Masego, Alfa Mist, Gilles Peterson, Roy Ayres, Children of Zeus, Yazmin Lacey, Son Little and tens more.
These latest names bring more musical goodness with acclaimed British jazz quintet Ezra Collective leading the charge with their innovative fusion sounds. Featuring bandleader Femi Koleoso, bassist TJ Koleoso, keyboardist Joe Armon-Jones, trumpeter Ife Ogunjobi, and tenor saxophonist James Mollison the group has a real chemistry built up over years of playing live together. They’re as able to pump a dance floor as they are to offer suave home listening soundtracks so expect a fluid musical trip from this influential London outfit whose second album in 2022 saw them reach critically acclaimed new heights.
There will be some truly unmissable shows on the day, including a stop from jazz Legend Roy Ayers on his final tour. If you’ve ever wanted to sip a cider in the sun and sing along to “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” now is the time.
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Let’s not forget the headliners, an incredible rare show from NxWorries. The supergroup comprised of Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge are on the verge of releasing their second album, which following the release of “Where I Go” is set to be just as iconic as the first. If you have every been lucky enough to catch Anderson at his shows, you know he always put on and incredible performance. It’s going to be an unmissable set, from two of the finest in the game.
On top of that come Eglo label head and eclectic selector Alexander Nut, contemporary jazz outfit Ishmael Ensemble, broken beat innovator Kaidi Tatham pairs off with DJ Gilla for a special DJ set, there will be a live PA from Ingrid Allman (from acclaimed Brit-funk outfit Freez) plus much more from Akemi Fox, muva of Earth, Sam Gellaitry, Adi Oasis, Zakia, Winnie, Johnny Reckless, D. Vyzor, The Style Siblings, Abi Clarke, The Shejay, Mr Thing, Vanessa Freeman & Lyric L plus DJ Dibs and Disco Ballin'.
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Aside from the music, Cross The Tracks offers plenty to explore from a rich creatives' market to insightful talks, panels and workshops by charity partners. There is also a wealth of site art to bring the lush green apr to life and over 40 breweries from across South London, more than 40+ food and drink traders and specially designed stages. All this plays out with great facilities in Brockwell Park with plenty of bespoke bars, food vendors, luxury toilets for VIP access and lush chillout areas.
The final countdown has now begun to this carefully curated and tasteful celebration of soul, jazz and funk. Make sure to secure your tickets at https://www.xthetracks.com/
