Jay Johnson
Africa on the Sqaure
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
Oct 14, 2017
12:00 PM UTC
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Africa on the Square returns to Trafalgar Square for the fourth time on Saturday 14 October. This popular event continues to grow with over 25,000 attending last year as it celebrates African arts and culture. The main stage at Africa on the Square includes a host of exciting performances from musicians representing a broad range of African countries including Sudan, Cameroon, Madagascar, Ghana, Morocco and Mali. Stage Running Order 12:00 DJ Edu 12:15 Nogabe Randriaharimalala 12:45 DJ Edu 13:00 Amira Kheir 13:30 Parade 14:00 Jay Johnson 14:15 Talent Show 14:30 DJ Edu 14:45 MOBO Choir 15:00 DJ Edu 15:15 Muntu Valdo 15:30 DJ Edu 15:45 Gnawa Blues All Stars 16:15 DJ Edu 16:30 Fashion Show 17:00 Djembe Thunder 17:15 DJ Edu 17:30 Yaaba Funk As well as a bumper programme of music and entertainment on the main stage Africa on the Square also features lots of fun workshops for all the family to get involved taking place throughout the day. - West-African Drumming & Dance - Football Kick - Animal Mask Making - Mosaics Making - Jewellery & Beads Making - Screen-printing - Facepainting & Traditional Moroccan Henna Tattoo - Massage Therapy - Hair Braiding Africa on the Square is organised by the Mayor of London for Black History Month 2017. The Mayor organises and supports lots of different events to celebrate the many cultures and communities of London. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk/africa
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Jay Johnson Biography
Jay Johnson is an award-winning musician and singer-songwriter who moved to London before his teenage years, and began making music from a young age. Jay’s naturally curious mind led him to start learning the cello. He then taught himself how to play the guitar a few years after. Jay started listening to artists such as Bob Dylan, Paolo Nutini, and Ben Howard from his early teens, and as a result their influences can often be seen in his original works.
Jay eventually began writing his own original songs, then a year later, he started busking on the streets of London, and another a year later, he began performing at pubs and venues. A few months after Jay started playing to live crowds in various venues, he decided to leave his previous career plans of becoming a doctor behind, and decided to become a full-time musician.
Jay is also a resident artist at the world-famous Roundhouse venue in London.
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Jay eventually began writing his own original songs, then a year later, he started busking on the streets of London, and another a year later, he began performing at pubs and venues. A few months after Jay started playing to live crowds in various venues, he decided to leave his previous career plans of becoming a doctor behind, and decided to become a full-time musician.
Jay is also a resident artist at the world-famous Roundhouse venue in London.
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