Newsletter - 24 March 23

Grab a coffee, here's your Friday morning essential read, from Camdenist.

 EAT: New seafood restaurant washes up at Swain's Lane  

The latest venture to join Swain Lane's destination foodie line-up is London Shell Co. who have just launched a new fresh fish and seafood restaurant, fishmonger and wine shop in one. After a successful few years serving up a unique dining experience aboard two boats on Regent's Canal from their base in Paddington, the brother and sister owners have now made it onto dry land here in Camden right where they grew up and still live, bringing daily £2 oysters, delicious seasonal dishes and even their own sparkling wine with them. 

 EVENT: Little Amal celebrates in Camden  

Little Amal, the 3.5m high puppet of a refugee Syrian child returns to London next week for a festival of celebration. Coinciding with Easter, Passover and Ramadan, on 2nd April Amal will lead an interfaith celebration with London Borough of Camden, JW3, Ramadan Tent Project and Dishoom. Starting at JW3 on Finchley Road and Lymington Road Estate, there'll be Jewish music, song and storytelling before Amal heads to Rowley Way in the Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate to join folk musicians, steel pan bands and gospel choirs. Later on, the procession will get to King's Cross where you'll be able to enjoy music from Arabic drumming traditions and create a lantern to carry in the parade to the Open Iftar at Granary Square. The event is free and suitable for children. Booking required for parts of it.

 HISTORY: The sacred Danish Jelling Stone  

The April 1974 edition of Camden History Society’s newsletter contained a short article entitled ‘A Bit of Denmark in Camden’. It revealed a curious oddity awaiting discovery by the more intrepid of Regent’s Park walkers who venture across the Inner Circle. Delve into the story behind the mysterious 'jelling stone' and how to see it for yourself.

 MUSIC: Our pick of the local gigs this week 

– listings in association with –

 DANCE, ELECTRONIC, GRIME 

⏩

 FRASER T SMITH - FUTURE UTOPIA 

at The 

Roundhouse

Having worked with the likes of Kano, Dave, Simon Armitage, Idris Elba, Kae Tempest and Dave, producer Fraser T Smith is bringing his thoughtful musical commentary on the state of the planet to Roundhouse.   Fri 24 March

 ALT, INDIE ⏩ SUNDAY SCARIES at PowerHaus

This free event showcases the emerging artists from the best of London's music scene. 

  Sun 26 March 

 JAZZ, SOUL ⏩ LAKECIA BENJAMIN at The Jazz CafeThe dynamic saxophonist has shared a stage with The Roots, Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys to name a few. Now she's bringing soul and funk to the Jazz Cafe.   Mon 27 March

 POP, SOUL ⏩ NAOMI KIMPENU at St Pancras Old Church (pictured)

With a powerful, emotive voice and heartfelt lyrics, Naomi Kimpenu's headline show is not to be missed.   Weds 29 March

AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN, SOUL 

⏩ SABRINA FRANCIS

at 

Pizza Express Live Holborn

Singer/songwriter Sabrina Francis is joined by her band from Grenada, playing uplifting Afro-Caribbean pop and R&B.

 Weds 29 March 

Discover ALL the gigs across Camden (and the rest of London) on Halibuts.com. 

 GOSSIP: More juicy bits from Camdenist 

Pizza Express has launched its own record label, PX Records. Founder Peter Boizot is a well-known jazz lover, and as many of you will know, the flagship site in Soho has hosted a swathe of big (and small) names. First releases include saxophonist Scott Hamilton soul act Mamas Gun and all albums will be available on vinyl. ⏩ There are some noteworthy events happening at the Museum of Youth Culture towards the end of this month. Catch the Batcave Exhibition and Club Cowgirl Chats featuring Scarlett O'Malley in conversation with leading voices from the music and creative industries. ⏩ Next door to the closed down Monarchy on Chalk Farm Rd, Myths & Flames has just opened. The family-owned business is committed to sharing a love of authentic Greek food with the community. Enjoy 40% to celebrate the opening. 

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