Songhoy Blues confirm 2015 UK tour dates

Next year sees the release of Gao, Mali group Songhoy Blues’ debut album, ‘Music in Exile’, out 23rd February on Transgressive Records.

Having just supported Damon Albarn at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the group have scheduled in a UK tour for 2015. They’ll also support Julian Casablancas + The Voidz on forthcoming European dates this year.

‘Music in Exile’ is produced by Nick Zinner, following their involvement in the most recent Africa Express album via their track ‘Maison des Jeunes’.

Richard Russell (XL Recordings boss) has also remixed ‘Al Hassidi Terei’ as part of his new project, Residence La Revolution.

See forthcoming dates below.

DECEMBER

10 Antwerp, Muziekcentrum (w/ Julian Casblancas + The Voidz)
12 Amsterdam, Melkweg (w/ Julian Casblancas + The Voidz)
13 Berlin, FritzClub im Postbahnhof (w/ Julian Casblancas + The Voidz)

JANUARY
24 Glasgow, Concert Hall
25 Glasgow, Oran Mor
27 Sheffield, The Harley
28 Aldershot, West End Centre
30 Tywyn, Magic Cinema
31 Bristol, Colston Hall

FEBRUARY
02 London, Oslo
03 Birmingham, Sunflower Lounge
04 Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
05 Winchester, Discovery Centre