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"Grove’s Diaspora journey closes with a down’n’dutty slice of grime royalty. Roll Deep’s unsung hero Manga Saint Hilare rubs shoulders with the anointed qweeeen of Afro-rave, Toya Delazy – serving Zulu gabber inna pyrotechnic head-on-collision with TaliaBle’s mutant-bass punk carnage. We dare you to stand still for this one!"
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A gig held at Loco Klub on Thursday 20th November. The event starts at 19:00.
DIASPORA: Manga Saint Hilare, Toya Delazy x TaliaBle, Kwazi
The final live chapter of DIASPORA brings together underground hip-hop, grime, experimental rap, showcasing artists whose work speaks to resistance, identity, and heritage across borders.
7-11PM
LINE UP
- Manga Saint Hilare
- Toya Delazy x TaliaBle
- Kwazi
- Manga Saint Hilare
>> Manga Saint Hilare. The long-standing grime heavy hitter is known amongst his Grime heavyweight Manga Saint Hilare (St Lucian & St Vincent heritage) has been a key voice in UK grime since his Roll Deep days. Known for introspective storytelling, Manga regularly dissects his own mental health, personal struggles, and relationships through his music with rare vulnerability. If grime is a prizefight, then Manga Saint Hilare is the people’s champion - all thanks to a focused approach to music that places this inward-looking lyricism over empty hype. With projects like Make It Out Alive and Glow in the Dark, he continues to push grime forward with emotional depth and ferocious energy.
-Toya Delazy X TaliaBle
>>Toya Delazy (Latoya Nontokozo Buthelezi) fuses her Zulu roots with techno, drum & bass, and jungle to create her own “Afro-rave” sound. A performer, producer, and pianist, she has graced stages from Glastonbury to London’s Keep Hush, bringing multilingual, genre-bending music with themes of empowerment and self-expression.
TaliaBle is a North London punk rapper, visual artist, and multi-disciplinary performer. Her chaotic, experimental sets blend hip-hop, punk, and performance art, creating mosh pits queer audiences can thrive in.
Together, this collaboration promises a head-to-head soundclash of Afrofuturist beats, punk energy, and immersive performance.
- Kwazi
>> Bristol-born rapper Kwazi brings his versatile, high-energy hip-hop to DIASPORA. Known for his captivating stage presence and bilingual flows, he’s a rising force in Bristol’s underground, pushing boundaries while staying rooted in authenticity. Expect dynamic performances and fresh material as he connects local sounds with global inspiration.
Part of DIASPORA - a five-part series led by Grove × Loco Klub with Arts Council England, amplifying global majority voices through live shows, workshops, and mentoring.
Free ticket options for refugees, young people from the global majority & those without funds: [email protected]
Entry requirements: 18+
Entry requirements: 18+
The final live chapter of DIASPORA brings together underground hip-hop, grime, experimental rap, showcasing artists whose work speaks to resistance, identity, and heritage across borders.
7-11PM
LINE UP
- Manga Saint Hilare
- Toya Delazy x TaliaBle
- Kwazi
- Manga Saint Hilare
>> Manga Saint Hilare. The long-standing grime heavy hitter is known amongst his Grime heavyweight Manga Saint Hilare (St Lucian & St Vincent heritage) has been a key voice in UK grime since his Roll Deep days. Known for introspective storytelling, Manga regularly dissects his own mental health, personal struggles, and relationships through his music with rare vulnerability. If grime is a prizefight, then Manga Saint Hilare is the people’s champion - all thanks to a focused approach to music that places this inward-looking lyricism over empty hype. With projects like Make It Out Alive and Glow in the Dark, he continues to push grime forward with emotional depth and ferocious energy.
-Toya Delazy X TaliaBle
>>Toya Delazy (Latoya Nontokozo Buthelezi) fuses her Zulu roots with techno, drum & bass, and jungle to create her own “Afro-rave” sound. A performer, producer, and pianist, she has graced stages from Glastonbury to London’s Keep Hush, bringing multilingual, genre-bending music with themes of empowerment and self-expression.
TaliaBle is a North London punk rapper, visual artist, and multi-disciplinary performer. Her chaotic, experimental sets blend hip-hop, punk, and performance art, creating mosh pits queer audiences can thrive in.
Together, this collaboration promises a head-to-head soundclash of Afrofuturist beats, punk energy, and immersive performance.
- Kwazi
>> Bristol-born rapper Kwazi brings his versatile, high-energy hip-hop to DIASPORA. Known for his captivating stage presence and bilingual flows, he’s a rising force in Bristol’s underground, pushing boundaries while staying rooted in authenticity. Expect dynamic performances and fresh material as he connects local sounds with global inspiration.
Part of DIASPORA - a five-part series led by Grove × Loco Klub with Arts Council England, amplifying global majority voices through live shows, workshops, and mentoring.
Free ticket options for refugees, young people from the global majority & those without funds: [email protected]
Entry requirements: 18+
Entry requirements: 18+
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