Mario Bakuna on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals Mario Bakuna performs a concert dedicated to João Gilberto who was a pioneer of the musical genre of Bossa Nova in the late 1950s. Around the world, he was often called "father of Bossa Nova". Gilberto's style combines traditional elements of samba with more contemporary jazz. His unique acoustic guitar style involves a syncopated rhythm of plucked chords, with chord progressions rooted in the jazz tradition. Mario will present reinterpretations of some of his compositions and celebrate with the audience one of the greatest Brazilian musicians of all time.

Line-up: Mario Bakuna - acoustic guitar and vocals After selling out his first show at Morocco Bound we are pleased to announce a second date in the new year! Join him in celebrating the legacy of João Gilberto, the legendary Brazilian musician and pioneering father of Bossa Nova in the late 1950s. In this heartfelt tribute, Mario Bakuna presents reinterpretations of Gilberto’s work alongside his own original compositions. Audiences can expect a rich blend of traditional samba elements, syncopated rhythms of plucked chords, and the breezy sophistication that defines Bossa Nova. Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian composer, arranger, vocalist, and guitarist with over 20 years of professional experience, currently based in London, UK. Well known for his deep exploration of traditional Brazilian rhythms, samba, jazz, and bossa nova, Mario focuses on both original compositions and fresh arrangements of works by iconic artists like Tom Jobim, Dorival Caymmi, Paulo Moura, and João Donato. In recent years, he has also dedicated his research and performance to reinterpreting Samba Jazz, a genre that emerged in 1950s Rio de Janeiro through the work of artists like Luiz Eça, Tamba Trio, and Edson Machado. This style blends Brazilian standards with sophisticated harmonies influenced by the post-bossa nova movement. Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Isabel Maria’s “Because I Care” UK Tour heads to London for an intimate solo show. Be amongst the first to hear her shiny new EP live, also featuring old favourites and the stories behind Isabel’s unapologetically honest songs. Pen in hand, ribbon in hair, 19 year old singer-songwriter Isabel Maria has been shattering expectations since 2021. The self proclaimed ‘pensive popstar’ pairs contagious melodies and piano-driven production with ineffably personal lyricism, resulting in a sound championed by the likes of BBC Radio 1 and Rolling Stone Espanõl. Hailing from North East England, Isabel’s career had humble beginnings with secret songs written on her grandad’s old Casio. Fast forward ten years, and now she’s embellished her bookshelf with a North East Culture Award, an Alan Hull Award, and a Northern Writers Award, sharing her songs with hundreds of thousands of listeners and performing them across the UK, Spain, and the United States. For fans of Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers, Isabel’s music is a painstaking exploration of introversion, teenage girlhood, and burnout. Already beloved by an ever-growing, ever-dedicated fanbase, 2026 promises even more for Isabel. With an incoming sophomore EP and her debut UK-wide headline tour in the spring, you won’t be able to look away. Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Josi Costi Josi Costi is a Venezuelan-born, London-based singer-songwriter whose music blends intimate folk, indie textures and heartfelt storytelling. His songs are warm, reflective and quietly powerful, drawing listeners in with delicate acoustic arrangements and emotionally resonant lyrics. Celebrating his debut album Joya, Josi brings a captivating live performance shaped by vulnerability, atmosphere and connection. Expect an immersive evening of beautifully crafted songs and honest musicianship in an intimate setting. Joni When Joni says that “pain is the price you pay for loving someone” it’s coming from a place of deep experience. Having relocated to London from LA with her long-term partner, and closest musical collaborator, the singer-songwriter suddenly found herself thrust into a deeply unsettling break-up, one that left her isolated in a brand new country, and also one that pulled back the curtain on a host of unhealthy patterns she had become accustomed to within the relationship. Her striking new album, Things I Left Behind, is a document of the journey between both the before and after, and is as deeply personal and powerfully moving as such a snapshot suggests. Formed of ten new songs, the album embraces its imperfections, taking its dues from the likes of Feist, Sparklehorse and Daniel Johnston, and is as much a story of personal growth and the courage of convictions, as it is one of heartbreak and turmoil. Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Liverpool-born, Leeds-based folk songwriter Rhiannon Hope is set to release her first EP, All Things, Rising and Returning, on 25th September via Private Regcords. The lead single, ‘B.B.’, is out now. Weaving odes to jazz greats into tales of the working class experience and stitching gentle twangs into accordion hums, All Things, Rising and Returning marks the debut release from Leeds-based folk artist Rhiannon Hope. The EP nurtures a unique blend of traditional folk and contemporary influences, with Rhiannon looking to the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Aldous Harding for sonic guidance. The resulting sound is at once delicate and deliberate, wistful yet soulful, and, perhaps most of all, timeless. Lead single ‘B.B’ arrived earlier this month and proved Hope’s talent for melody and vulnerability in her approach to folk, exploring feelings of imposter syndrome over soft strings. The track earned Hope press coverage from DIY Magazine, Still Listening and Far Out Magazine, the latter comparing the track to a glowing pink sunset, “beautiful and full of catharsis.” Now, the single is being pressed onto wax, alongside three more tracks from Rhiannon’s repertoire, as part of her debut EP. Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Étáin has a sound. A sound that wraps the listener up in all the warmth of Laurel Canyon folk yet burns bright with Celtic spirit. With a songwriting style that is centred in storytelling and a disarming flow of vulnerability, she approaches her work like a diligent craftswoman, perfecting her writing and delivery to derive the most emotion out of even the smallest of movements. Étáin received the Young Songwriters Award in 2016 while she was still a student at a convent school in the north-west of Ireland. Since then, she has released two self-produced, critically-acclaimed EPs and collaborated with LA-producer, Noah Weinman, on her debut single, ‘At Least One’, with When the Horn Blows remarking that ‘its unflinching vulnerability is engrossing’. Étáin is a visionary artist who adopts a uniquely multi-disciplinary perspective to her work. As Creative Director of her own production company, she operates at the intersection of music, film, and theatre. Weaving together these disciplines, she builds entire worlds around her songs and invites her audiences to get lost in them. Anu Anu is a South London-based spoken word poet known for her introspective, emotionally charged writing. She has delivered commissioned work and performances for Spotify, Timberland, Penguin Books & many more... Her practice centres on turning personal reflection into powerful live moments, and she is currently working on a project that brings music and poetry together in a distinctive new way. Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Amy Matthews (ITVx, Comedy Central) is scratching about in the dirt for new jokes and new ideas; come and help find them with her. This will be brand new stuff! The show is shaping up to be about what it means to support - or not support - someone dealing with alcoholism; queer joy; a stand off with a pigeon; learning to be angry; why Amy’s mum keeps milk in the car; learning about how a processing lag is affecting her life; why modern Shakespeare is so often very shite.

Join us every month for our traditional lively folk session at Morocco Bound! Bringing us roots music from across our Isles and beyond, expect English tunes, Irish Lilting, Scottish songs and Old Time classics. Led by some of London’s legends and freshest faces, we can promise fiddles, accordions, guitars and sometimes even Small Pipes or Celtic Harp. We aim to uphold the traditions of this community by welcoming all to come and enjoy the spirit of these tunes. If you fancy, bring a fiddle! Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event.

Small place, big names, bigger laughs With Will Rowland Marty Gleeson Rosie Jones Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Small place, big names, bigger laughs Line up tba Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Join us at Morocco Bound Bookshop for a new monthly celebration of gypsy jazz, led by one of the UK’s finest quartets, Fidelio Hot Club. Bringing together four of the most sought-after musicians on the London scene - Ray Rafols (violin), Sol Grimshaw (guitar), Cornelius Corkery (guitar), and Toby Yapp (double bass) - Fidelio Hot Club are steeped in the tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. But this is far from a museum-piece tribute. Alongside the authentic hot club sound of 1930s Paris, expect daring and joyful reinventions of music by Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, Piazzolla and even David Bowie - alongside Django classics and original compositions. Virtuosic, playful, and bursting with energy, this is gypsy jazz with imagination. Following a successful year of gigging around the country, Radio 3 live broadcasts, and their celebrated residency at Fidelio Café in Clerkenwell, the band now brings their signature sound to Bermondsey. Each month will feature the core quartet, with occasional special guests and fresh musical twists - making every night unique. An evening of swing, sparkle and serious musicianship in the cosy surrounds of Morocco Bound. Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Garefowl is a musical project inspired by the remote Hebridean island of St Kilda and its unique traditional music. It is a collective of six musicians (Ewan Macdonald, Chris Jones, Jess Whelligan, Nathan Bontrager, Richard O’Flynn, and Stuart Graham) who combine fiddle, viola da gamba, cello, mandolin, concertina, bouzouki, vocals, field recordings, and eerie drones extracted from seabird bones to weave a uniquely evocative, immersive musical world. To record their forthcoming second album, Things That Vanish, Garefowl carried all their instruments and recording gear on a small boat to St Kilda, which lies 50 miles west of the Outer Hebrides in the angry waters of the north Atlantic Ocean. While recording the acoustic instruments there, the band also collected field recordings to sample, process and blend into the production of the tracks. St Kilda’s natural and cultural significance have made it the UK’s only dual World Heritage site, being home both to a thousand-year old human settlement which was abandoned in 1930 and to millions of seabirds, who live on its rugged cliffs. The band’s focus on the island and its seabirds stems from a story from Ewan’s family history. 180 years ago, his ancestor Lachlan MacKinnon was one of four men from St Kilda who killed the last great auk (or “garefowl”) in the UK, believing the strange seabird to be a witch. Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Myer U Clark Fitting a penchant for ‘musical jank’ alongside a life long passion for classic English folk and Delta Blues, Myer U Clark caught songwriting fever aged 8 and the bug hasn’t left since. With songs focused on infatuation and romantic connection, the sense of curiosity and abandon in his music - recalling in part the 80s homespun indie of The Go Betweens or Aztec Camera - sees Myer feel just a home on indie band bills as he is playing to astute folk traditionalists. He’s just fresh from tour dates with Naima Bock and Sorry, for example. Now signing to underground folk champions Broadside Hacks Recordings (Milkweed, Goblin Band, Sam Grassie), his return single ‘Make A Bet’ - out 23rd February binds together this studied guitar-playing idiosyncrasy and lyrical fancy. Dan Pacini Dan Pacini is a guitarist, banjo-picker and songwriter from rural Gloucestershire, now based in Bristol. Having played guitar in Hypothetics and bass for Myer U Clark, he now steps forward in his own right with songs that draw from all across the musical spectrum, with a certain folky flavour. Eva Penney With a sound described as 'hypnagogic' sleepy alternative folk, Eva Penney has always been as honest as possible in her music, constantly treading an uneasy line between being both captivating and cutting. Her 2024 release 'Orange Mood' received a seal of approval from So Young Magazine's Peter Martin and BBC Introducing. Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Kri Kri is an experimental vocalist, composer, producer and performer from London. The relationship between the voice and the body is the core of her practice. She merges diverse musical influences such as opera, free improvisation, pop, choral music and polyphony, to construct a unique musical practice. Matthew Stopline Matthew Stopline comes from the thin place between folk and electronics. Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

A reimagining ofthe jazz guitar trio. Harry Diplock brings his own take on melodic virtuosity to the world of jazz. Rooted in the acoustic qualities of the guitar and heavily inspired by masters of the French, Brazilian and American Jazz scene, the trio has a unique sound that is distinctly original. Having released the critically acclaimed album “Trio & Friends” in 2023,the trio played across 8 countries for a 28 date tour in 2025 and are poised to release their new album “Swifts” in 2026. Originally starting his journey from Devon to London in 2012 as a guitar builder, Harry soon became part ofthe UK jazz scene where his love of improvisation took over. Now at the forefront of jazz in the UK and co-founder of the London Django Collective, Harry has played all over Europe at sold out venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, Royal Albert Hall, Pizza Express Soho Jazz Club, Duc Des Lombards (Paris) , Unterfahrt Jazz Club (Munich), Toots Jazz Club (Belgium) and Torino Jazz Club (Italy). His music has also been regularly played on TSF Jazz Radio, BBC 3 and Jamie Cullum’s Radio show. Harry is also an educator in the style and regularly hosts various workshops and courses atjazz festivals. He has shared the stage with some ofthe bestin the scene including Antoine Boyer, Josco Stefan, Nigel Price, Paulus Schafer, Giacomo Smith, Joe Webb and Hugo Guezbar. Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Our new ‘Slow Session’! With our traditional music sessions becoming such a hit we decided to grow our community further by making the first session of the month (the 2nd Thursday) a slow session. Come for the first hour to learn a tune from one of our session leaders, and then stay to play the tunes we have all learnt as well as some slower traditional tunes. If you are newer to sessions and are exploring new repertoire and how to put your own set together, this one is for you. We’ll be looking at jigs, reels, marches, hornpipes and maybe even a song or two! We aim to uphold the traditions of this community by welcoming all to come and enjoy the spirit of these tunes. If you fancy, bring a fiddle! Timings will be as follows: 7-8pm Come learn a tune 8-10:30pm Slow Session (our normal session but at a slower pace) If you are just coming to listen and for a few drinks please arrive from 8pm! Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event.

Up and coming singer-songwriter KITTY is a London based artist known for her "meditative, glistening perfections". Drawing from the poetic intimacies of Sibylle Baier, Nick Drake and Cat Power, KITTY's vocals transfix audiences and tell a tender story. Born in Manchester and raised in Carlisle, Cumbria, KITTY's songwriting often focuses on the passage of time and the in between space she finds herself living in, yearning for the peace of the countryside yet drawn to the sleeplessness of the city. Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Thursday night jazz has become somewhat of a staple in the Morocco Bound events calander, and provides the perfect motive for a Thursdsay night. Simply come and listen, or bring a book, drawing or other creative activity of your choice and relax to the soundtrack of live jazz. We sell a variety of local beverages from the Bermondsey beer mile and beyond to accompany your evening. See you there! Music from 8-10:30pm Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event.

Celeste Madden is a 23-year-old shoegaze singer-songwriter celebrated for her eccentric and surreal musical style. Influenced by 90s rock and a love of guitar reverb, her autobiographical songs explore deep emotions with a touch of humour. Presented by Morocco Bound. This is an 18+ event

Mash up is back! Expect performances all night from local artists from all walks of life. First time performers welcome, this is a supportive and open space. Each performer has about a 5 min slot. Doors 7pm - see you there! Please send your backing tracks ahead of time to [email protected] you're also welcome to perform acapella. If you are unsure of what music you would like to use here are a few suggestions for you: Band of Gold by DJ Grumble Piñata (Instrumental) by Freddie Gibbs & Madlib You Are More (Bonus Track) by IAMNOBODI H by Keinemusik Crust by Flying Lotus ★Any local Producers who would like to submit their beats please get in touch! Our tickets cost £5. This is just to ensure that those who sign up do attend, as we have had problems with no-shows despite being sold out each week. If this is out of your price range please let us know via email ([email protected]) and we will make adjustments accordingly. Performers: please arrive 15 mins before the start time (so by 18:45) so that we can determine the running order! Please let us know if you are going to be significantly later. It goes without saying that Morocco Bound is a safe and inclusive space for all. We ask performers to take accountability for their own words and issue any neccessary trigger warnings/disclaimers before their performance. Presented by Morocco Bound. All ages