Late Night Sobremesa with Dele Sosimi Sextet
Sobremesa invites musicians & DJs to embrace the romantic possibilities of global fusion of food, cocktails and music. Embrace the Spanish tradition of Sobremesa (on the table), hang out post-dinner to share small bites and agave sips, soundtracked by Dele Sosimi & Lex Blondin (TRC)ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
Dele Sosimi, Nigerian-British Afrobeat musician and educator, has been a leading figure in Afrobeat since joining Fela Kuti's Egypt 80 in his teens and later co-founding Positive Force with Femi Kuti. Known for his dynamic blend of funk, Nigerian rhythms, African percussion, and jazz influences, Dele has performed worldwide, including at major festivals like Montreux Jazz and Copenhagen Jazz.
Lex Blondin is a French-born DJ, music curator, and event producer who has significantly influenced London's jazz and Latin music scenes. After moving from Paris to London in 2005, he founded the Total Refreshment Centre (TRC) in 2012, transforming a former chocolate factory in Hackney into a vibrant hub for live music, recording studios, and artist spaces. TRC became instrumental in the rise of the British jazz scene, hosting and nurturing talents like Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings, Yussef Dayes, and Moses Boyd