Cross The Tracks reveals more names for 5th edition feat. Erykah Badu, Madlib, Venna, Lady Wray, Yazmin Lacey and more
Photo credit: Garry Jones
Culture, music and community-minded gathering Cross The Tracks follows up a magnificent first wave with another mouthwatering list of artists who will play Brockwell Park, London on Sunday 26th May, 2024. This 5th edition will now also feature Erykah Badu, Madlib (DJ), Venna, Iniko, Neal Francis, Brainstory, Yazmin Lacey (DJ), Mackwood, Natanya, Discoballin', Aim - 20yrs of Cold Water Music, Joey Manzi b2b Nath EPS (Elevation), Faye Meana, Orion Sun, 47SOUL, El Michels Affair, SIPHO. and Ella More on top of the previously announced BADBADNOTGOOD, En Vogue, Eve, Thee Sacred Souls, The Cavemen., Romare, Gilles Peterson, Ella Knight and many more. Tickets will sell out so get yours now at www.xthetracks.com.
Cross The Tracks turns five in 2024 and since day one it has always been a diverse platform for emerging and homegrown talent with a proud minimum of 50% female-led on its line-ups. This latest wave of names backs that up again with none other than the queen of new soul and otherworldly vocals; Erykah Badu. Legendary US beat maker, definitive hip-hop pioneer and endless font of musical knowledge Madlib will also play a DJ set come May. Add to that, Grammy-Award-Winning saxophonist and rapper Venna, the cinematic sounds of El Michels Affair, Lady Wray’s sultry vocals, celestial singer and multi-instrumentalist Iniko. There will be a DJ set from the new school soul and jazz star Yazmin Lacey, a 20yrs of Cold Water Music set from Aim, a special b2b from Joey Manzi and Nath EPS (Elevation), heart-stirring alternative from SIPHO., leftfield jazz innovator Mackwood, emotional r&b and soul fusionist Natanya, funk, soul and house from Discoballin' plus much more.
Each year Cross The Tracks welcomes genuine music lovers who make for a friendly and free-spirited atmosphere. Everyone is welcome from the learned older muses to the eager newcomers, with 50+ food and drink traders all carefully curated to keep you well fuelled as you cut loose at the bespoke musical stages amongst next level decor and high class production, against the expansive greenery of Brockwell Park.
Photo credit: Garry Jones
Since its inception, Cross The Tracks has ensured a 50/50 mix of genders on its line-ups, helping cement the festival as a diverse platform for emerging and homegrown artists alongside international talent, with previous guests including the likes of Ezra Collective, NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge), Jordan Rakei, Greentea Peng, Seun Kuti, Nubya Garcia, The Cinematic Orchestra, Roy Ayres, Sampa the Great, Oscar Jerome, Khruangbin, Kelis, Patrice Rushen, Yazmin Lacey, Alfa Mist, Masego, Chaka Khan, Children of Zeus, Charlotte Dos Santos, Yussef Dayes, Annahstasia, BINA, Akemi Fox, Tara Lily and more. This always sold out event offers a festival experience with a line-up unmatched anywhere in the UK. Get your tickets for the 5th anniversary now, for what promises to be the best edition yet.
LINE-UP
Erykah Badu
BADBADNOTGOOD
En Vogue
Eve
Madlib (DJ)
El Michels Affair
Thee Sacred Souls
Ama Lou
Jalen Ngonda
The Cavemen.
Venna
Mansur Brown
Lady Wray
Iniko
Gilles Peterson
Orion Sun
Romare Live
47SOUL
Dennis Bovell
Channel One
Jitwam
Cruza
Jamilah Barry
corto.alto
Neal Francis
Brainstory
Emma-Jean Thackray (DJ)
Ella Knight (DJ)
Sofia Grant
SuperJazzClub
Maya Delilah
Faye Meana
Ife Ogunjobi
Yazmin Lacey (DJ)
IYAMAH
Victoria Jane
B-ahwe
Mackwood
Naima Adams
Natanya
Joey Manzi b2b Nath EPS (Elevation)
SIPHO.
Ella More
Discoballin'
Plus:
15yrs of Eglo Records
Handson Family’s Heritage Stage feat. Mr Thing, The Shejay, Vanessa Freeman, LyricL & Exhibit69 w/ special guests DJ Flight, Charlie Dark, Terri Walker & Abi Clarke.
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