This week in Cambridge

This week legendary musician and producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry comes to the Junction. Quite what kind of show the reggae veteran will put on is hard to say but it's an unmissable opportunity to see someone who has shaped contemporary music and continues to do so regularly putting out records, touring and working with artists across the musical spectrum despite being in his mid-seventies. Tickets are available from The Junction.
The following night there is a special poetry reading by Owen Sheers at The Fitzwilliam as part of Carol Ann Duffy's Thresholds project. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Details of this and other events are available at www.thresholds.org.uk.
If you haven't got a radio show to present on Sunday night there is more Allographic stuff at the Fountain. Details here.

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Free Music Compilation From Mr Bongo

The well established record label Mr. Bongo Recordings, famous for re-issuing rare and forgotten records from around the world, the label behind legend Terry Callier and recently giving a platform to pop sensation Hollie Cook, have put together a 2013 sampler album and giving it away absolutely free. 

Spanning everything from Dub-Reggae, Jazz, High life/Afro-Beat etc. from around the world, with some very rare recordings, this album will have something for even the most discerning of music fans.

I look forward to sharing these songs on future shows but you can get them all now from http://vibedeck.com/mrbongo