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:{MAX REINHARDT & RITA RAY}:
www.theshrine.uk.com
www.myspace.com/theshrinesynchrosystem
Max and Rita have worked together on numerous occasions, notably the Afrobeat inspired riot which is The Shrine, a club night out of which came The Shrine Synchrosystem, where they invite rappers, musicians and dancers to jam over their beats, and which has toured internationally. They also programme international music events, like London’s biggest free festival, Rise, Wychwood and Celebrating Sanctuary, of which they are Artistic Directors. They are currently writing a book on Fela Kuti, called ‘Talkin’ About Fela’.

:{RITA RAY}:
Rita is a club and radio DJ, and founding member of numerous club events. She also presents a review slot on the BBC World Service, contributes to the BBC’s Africa On Your Street website and is currently chair of the jury for the BBC Awards for World Music. And, in a previous life, she was a member of the band, Darts, who scored eight Top 20 singles and three Top 20 albums.

:{MAX REINHARDT}:
Max is a guest presenter on Late Junction for BBC Radio 3 and has also presented on Radio 4 and The World Service. He curates, plays and DJs at the hectic Radio Gagarin sessions at the Notting Hill Arts Club, which have featured acts including Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz. He is the musical director and composer for Oily Cart Theatre Company and has produced a number of remixes.

[Max Reinhardt and Rita Ray play :{UA#40: UNPLANNED AFTERNOONS does REFUGEE WEEK}: on SATURDAY 21st JUNE, from 12 noon, at CORBET PLACE, Ely’s Yard, The Old Truman Brewery, 15 Hanbury Street, off Brick Lane, E1 6QR.
:{NB}: Get there early, as Max is on first at 12 noon.]