2007 saw the release of Zion Train's latest album Live As One on Universal Egg, featuring guest artists such as Earl 16, Tippa Irie, Dubdadda, Lua, YT, Raiz and Marlene Johnson. The album was received with great acclaim, even winning the Best Dub Album category in the 2008 Reggae Academy Awards in Jamaica.

September 2009 will see the release of a Live As One remix album to coincide with the with their gig at The Junction.

Support from G-Steppa's Rootical Sounds.

All standing event.

Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult.

Doors / Bar open 7pm.

www.myspace.com/lojotriban

"One of the best live bands in the world."
-The Independent

Lo'Jo return to the UK to celebrate the release of their remarkable new album "Cosmophono".

The wandering French, artistic collective have created their own, unique world with their sound and they invite you to join them.

Enjoy a charity evening of music and dance at 'A Celebration of Spring'.

Performers include 'Women of Note' A-Capella choir, African Drumming by Daniela McDermott's drumming group, egyptian dancers, Panache classical String Quartet, Steve Rowlstone on Classical Guitar and more!

Funds will sponser a music teacher at the 'New Hope for Cambodian Children' orphan village, as well as support Survival-International, the tribes people charity.

Raffle, DIY refreshments - please bring cold snacks to share.

Booking Info:
Book online on The Junction website www.junction.co.uk or ring 01223 511511

Kanda Bongo Man, born 1955 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a prominent soukous musician. Kanda Bongo Man become the singer for Orchestra Belle Mambo in 1973, developing a sound influenced by Tabu Ley. He revolutionised soukous by encouraging guitar solos after every verse. His form of soukous gave birth to the kwassa kwassa dance rhythm where the hips move back and forth while the hands move to follow the hips. Like many African rumba and soukous musicians before him, Kanda Bongo Man also had an entourage of musicians he played with. Many of Kanda's musicians later moved on to start their own solo careers.

Free Congolese Dance classes 6.30-8pm.
World Food available, served at 8pm.
Band are on 8.30pm,playing 2 sets

For more info see: www.menelikmusic.com

Booking Info:
Tel: 07842 177 344 or email: bookings@menelikmusic.com
£12 (pre-paid)/£14 at the door/£10 Members & Conc.
£20 with meal/£15 Members & Conc.
Under 18s: £6 without meal/£12 with meal
Free for under 10s.
Food is not compulsory, advance booking for meals is required. See menu and book via http://www.menelikmusic.com/bookings.html

Every time you come to our gigs and dance your socks off, you are helping us keep the school project in the DR Congo going. If you want to know more about the school project in Kinshasa, please visit the school website at:
www.lmiacademy.info

Presented by Ceefax & Boomslang
Ceefax - droppin' laid back beats for an easy listening world since 73'

Booking Info:
Book online on The Junction website www.junction.co.uk or ring 01223 511511

Great salsa band, La Ritmo Cuba on at 8.30pm, playing 2 sets.

World Food available with a Latin American flavour, served at 7:45pm & 8:00pm. (Please book in advaince via website - http://www.menelikmusic.com/bookings.html

MenelikMusic is a company that brings the world to your doorstep. We feature diverse types of music and food from all corners of the world to appeal to Cambridge's colourful mix of cultures.

Through MenelikEducation, a branch of MenelikMusic, we support meaningful educational projects in poorer parts of the world and we are currently working in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo).

Visit www.menelikmusic.com to learn more about Menelik's Music & Education activities here and in the D.R. Congo, about how you can be part of a new, ground-breaking movement with international ramifications. Come and get involved!

Booking Info:
Book online http://www.menelikmusic.com/bookings.html or via The Junction Box Office 01223 511511
Email: info@menelikmusic.com

Plus: Fell Silent

More info: www.entershikari.com