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World Party - Croydon, 9 July '05

This year's World Party brings a fresh, heady mix of music from a range of UK and International artists. Stretch out in the park and enjoy three stages of world music, a global market, funfair, kids area, outdoor performance and a licensed bar.

Main Stage
Roy Ayers
This Jazz pioneer needs no introduction: Roy Ayers has been pushing the boundaries of contemporary music since the 60s with numerous hits including favourite Everybody loves the Sunshine.

Ty
With two albums under his belt, London hip hop artist TY has grown from an underground MC to an artist who is fast developing an international reputation.

The Beat
Along with their contemporaries The Specials, The Selector, and Madness, The Beat became an overnight sensation and one of the most popular and influential bands of the British ska movement.

Ska Cubano
Jamaican Ska and hot Cuban rhythms come together in this big band musical extravaganza featuring a fine line up of UK and international artists.

Almost Acoustic Stage
Nuru Kane & Bayefall Gnawa
Senegalese singer Nuru Kane came to attention via a performance at the 2004 Festival in the Desert. He's joined by his Paris-based band, Bayefall Gnawa, comprising of musicians from Mali, Morocco, Senegal and France.

Claire Toomey
Promising newcomer Claire Toomey's voice brings attitude, sonic maturity and bar room grit to her songs.

Mendicant
This local multi instrumental trio present a lively mix of banjo, guitar, cello, violin and clarinet to complement their lyrical storytelling.

Dance Stage
Spam Allstars
Miami-based Latino funksters display their unique blend of jazz funk and hip hop.

Alison David And The Mezzzotones
Alison is a soul diva, with a powerful voice and unique style.

Size 9
Winner of Croydon's Testing 123 unsigned band contest.

Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 July (Croydon Mela), 1pm - 8pm
FREE
Lloyd Park, Coombe Road, Croydon
BR East/West Croydon, tram to Lloyd Park stop
Info: www.croydon.gov.uk/summerfestival or call 0208 760 5672



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Friday 8 July 2005


 




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