Canalside Sessions with Williams Cumberbache is a regular weekend treat that brings world-class live music right to Hackney Wick.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Every Sunday afternoon from 1-4 pm, master conga player Williams Cumberbache, with over 30 years in the UK music scene and collaborations with legends like Goldie and Björk. Each week Williams will be joined by special guest bands bringing amazing live music to Hackney Wick every week with something different.
Ideal for families, friends, and music lovers alike and even your dog will enjoy this uplifting experience which is all about connection, relaxation, and the joy of live music—an essential part of Grow’s vibrant community.
TUMBAITO
Tumbaito is the electrifying Afro-Latin ensemble led by master percussionist Williams Cumberbache, a Venezuelan-born musician based in London who has been at the heart of the UK’s vibrant world music scene for over 30 years. Formed in 1994, Tumbaito blends deep Afro-Cuban and Latin American rhythms with elements of salsa, jazz, funk, descarga and other urban grooves to create a hypnotic, groove-driven sound that is as joyful as it is dynamic.
Williams Cumberbache’s musical journey spans continents and genres. Before settling in the UK in the early 1990s, he represented Venezuela in a BBC-organised celebration of the 500-year anniversary of discovery with two major Latin American ensembles. Since then he has collaborated with esteemed artists across the global music spectrum, including Björk, Goldie and The Cure, as well as working alongside leading jazz figures such as Jean Toussaint and Orphy Robinson.
Live, Tumbaito is renowned for its infectious energy and rhythmically rich performances. Whether it’s an afternoon canalside set or a late-night dancefloor session, the band’s tight percussion, powerful grooves and spontaneous improvisation have made them firm favourites at Grow Hackney’s Canalside Sessions and a regular highlight for audiences who love music that moves both body and soul.
Byron Wallen is one of the UK’s most influential jazz trumpeters, composers and educators. A fearless innovator, he has performed and recorded with global icons including George Benson, Hugh Masekela, Wynton Marsalis, Manu Dibango and Chaka Khan, while leading acclaimed projects such as Sound Advice and Four Corners. His work spans international festivals, major commissions for the BBC, National Theatre and Arts Council England, and he is the recipient of the BBC Innovation in Jazz Award and the Paul Hamlyn Award, cementing his status as a true giant of British jazz.
Nathaniel Cross is a powerhouse trombonist, composer and arranger at the heart of the UK’s contemporary jazz movement. A Guildhall-trained musician, he has played with and arranged for artists including Solange, Stormzy, Courtney Pine, Moses Boyd and the BBC Concert Orchestra, appearing on stages from Glastonbury to the North Sea Jazz Festival. Celebrated for his versatility and musical vision, his debut EP The Description Is Not The Described showcases a bold, modern sound that places him firmly among the leading voices of his generation.
This event is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as part of the UK Government’s Creative Industries sector vision, £5 million has been invested to support Grassroots Music.
FOOD AND DRINK
Grow’s food menu includes brunch options and a fusion of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Modern British plates and sharers made with seasonal ingredients, always with handmade touches. Enjoy a drinks menu with a range of curated drinks, including hot and soft options.
To book and secure your table, select the Sunday of your choice on the widget below! We do also accept walk-ins but we recommend arriving early to get a spot!
The first performance will begin at 1pm and the last performance will finish by 4 pm
There will be plenty of space for people who just want a drink
Please read our full FAQs before booking, where you will find information on refunds and exchanges