Sunday 3 May travel information

Sunday is the day of the ABP Marathon 2026. Temporary road closures will be in place across Southampton on race day to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. For full details, maps and resident information, visit the official event website

If you’re planning to come and join the fun on Sunday at Turner Sims Folk Weekend (and we hope you will!) please allow extra time and check routes in advance.

Three black men in white African dress playing piano and percussion on a purple lit stage

Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita | SUBA Trio

Date: Thursday 7 May 2026 20:00

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A musical sunrise across continents, as the music of West Africa and the inflection of Cuban jazz meet.

‘SUBA’ is a stunning collaboration between Senegalese kora master Seckou Keita and Cuban jazz virtuoso Omar Sosa.

Born from a joyful lockdown reunion, ‘SUBA’ (meaning sunrise) blends the intricate strings of West Africa with the vibrant rhythms of Cuban jazz. Joined by percussionist Gustavo Ovalles, the trio create a rich, flowing conversation in sound – no one voice dominates, yet all shine.

Sung in Senegal’s two main languages, Wolof and Mandinka, the music speaks of ancestry, spirit, and connection. It’s a celebration of roots and rhythm, of faith and freedom, of two artists who’ve travelled the world but never lost sight of home.

Join us for a concert that bridges oceans and cultures, creating a shared language through music.

Notes sprinkle down like soft snowflakes from Sosa's piano and Keita's magnificent 24-string West African kora, while percussionist Gustavo Ovalles' tasteful drumming percolates beneath the interplay of Sosa and Keita.

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