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Uptown Festival with Incognito, Billy Ocean, and more

Jul 30, 2023  ·  Blackheath Common, London Blackheath Common, London

Uptown Festival
Jul 30
Uptown Festival
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Pioneering acid jazz group The Brand New Heavies, formed by Andrew Levy, Jan Kincaid, and Simon Bartholomew in London, rose with hits like "Dream On Dreamer." Collaborations with hip-hop legends are highlights, along with platinum album Shelter. Well-known for dynamic vocals from N'Dea Davenport and Siedah Garrett, they worked with producers like Mark Ronson.
Billy Ocean, born in Trinidad and Tobago, is known for his '80s hits like "Caribbean Queen" and "Get Outta My Dreams." Moving to England, he embraced soul and rock. His international success includes hits like "Love Really Hurts Without You" and "When the Going Gets Tough." Ocean took a hiatus before returning to music in 2007, and collaborated with artists like R. Kelly and Barry Eastmond. His hits remain popular, earning him lasting global fame.
Lemar, born in Tottenham, London, rose to fame in 2002 on Fame Academy. Known for soulful R&B, he has six UK Top Ten singles and won two Brit and MOBO Awards. Collaborated with Beverley Knight, Usher, and Brian Rawling. Released albums include "Dedicated," "Time to Grow," and "The Truth About Love."
Incognito, founded in 1979 by Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick, is an influential acid jazz project from the Brit-funk scene. Notable for hits like "Always There," they've collaborated with artists like Jocelyn Brown, Maysa Leak, and Chaka Khan. Known for modernizing '70s soul and funk, they have 15 UK pop chart singles and numerous US jazz chart successes.
The Dualers, a South London-based ska and reggae band led by Tyber Cranstoun, are acclaimed for their original music influenced by icons like Bob Marley and The Skatalites. Known for hit UK chart albums, they've headlined venues like Wembley and Glastonbury. Their energetic live shows and UK tours, including 13 performances at Indigo at the O2, boost their global popularity.
Irish singer and TV presenter Ronan Keating rose to fame with Boyzone, earning multiple U.K. #1 hits. His solo hits include "When You Say Nothing at All." A TV judge and charity advocate, he has worked with stars like LeAnn Rimes and Elton John.

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