BBC Radio 1XTRA Homegrown Sensations

In January 2006, BBC Maida Vale held an event on Ras Kwame's Sunday afternoon show on BBC Radio 1XTRA. Jules took on the challenge to arrange and direct the music of five new British R&B artists to be played by cello, violin, guitar and drums.

The band: Jenny Adejayan - cello, Leo Taylor - drums, Samy Bishai - violin and Jules Faife - guitar.

The artists were: EC, Pierre, Kyra, Darrn B and LMarie.

Listen to some highlights of the show:

Intro.mp3  Ras introducing the vocalists and musicians on stage.
Interview.mp3  Jules is asked about the process he went through to arrange the music.
EC - Never Wanna Say.mp3  Talented London-based R&B vocalist sings his new single.
Kyra - Til the End of Time.mp3  The brilliant 17-year-old singer performs her original, reminiscent of a motown soul style...
Pierre - Superstars.mp3  Pierre creates a tense atmosphere here with this original with a message.
LMarie - Fallen.mp3  L-Marie has a deep soul voice and hails from Glasgow.

Some pics:


 Ras explaining the proceedings on the live broadcast.

 


An expectant crowd, ready to be rocked by live R&B with a difference!

 


Kyra on the mic... Leo Taylor laying down the beats!

 


The final singer of the event, L-Marie, being interviewed by Ras.
Centre, Jenny Adejayan and Samy Bishai.

 


Jules, in deep concentration!

 



Some of the 1xtra crew exchanging opinions about the event.

 


All the artists come back on stage for a final freestyle... a successful evening, all told!
From left to right, Darrn B, Kyra, L-Marie, Pierre, EC.

 

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