About This Event
S.I.M.O X Hippo Sound System & DJ Hiphoppapotamus takes place at The Magic Garden, 231 Battersea Park Road, London, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM.
S.I.M.O and Hippo Sound System present a live/electronic Gnawa collaboration. Simo Lagnawi, associated with Electric Jalaba and Gnawa Blues All Stars, performs vocals and guembri. Theodore Blackburn, of Munki and Hippo Sound System, performs on drums and percussion. Tristan Shaw, also known as DJ Hiphoppapotamus, uses a Pioneer DJS-1000 to sequence and manipulate beats, bass and textures live.
The collaboration incorporates Gnawa rhythms alongside afrobeat, broken beat, house, techno, dub and drum & bass. This is the first tour featuring all three artists together.
DJ Hiphoppapotamus will return to the decks after the live set. His selections incorporate Afro, Latin and Caribbean music with breaks, house, drum & bass/jungle and hip hop.
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