After the success of the Guy Davis Show during last year’s Black History Month, CoRA is back with another unforgettable music event celebrating the rich heritage and culture of BHM.
This year, we invite you to an afternoon of calypso with D’Lime, on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, at the JHB Lecture Theatre from 5:30 PM onward.
Originally formed to perform in the Paddington Bear films, D’Lime—together with singer Tobago Crusoe—delighted audiences worldwide with their joyful renditions of calypso favourites including London Is the Place for Me, Gerrard Street, Blow Wind Blow and Savito. Their success has since taken them to prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
The band’s talented line-up features Mark Cherrie (steel pan/percussion), Felix “Lix” Ruiz (keyboards/vocals), Curtis Ruiz (bass/vocals), Richard Bailey (drums), and Tim Cansfield (guitar/vocals). Together, they bring the vibrant rhythms of calypso—known more traditionally as Kaiso—to life.
Of Afro-Caribbean and French Creole origins, Kaiso music migrated to the UK with the Windrush generation, becoming a powerful and joyful expression of identity, resilience, and celebration.
The evening will also include a conversation with Michael Roach, blues musician and Chair of the European Blues Association, offering unique insights into the cultural significance of this music.
Entry is free, but spaces are limited. Please book your tickets as soon as possible here.