Munich-based Out|Here Records founder Jay Rutledge talks about Mali’s dazzling ngoni virtuoso – and recently signed by Sub Pop Records for his critically acclaimed album ‘I Speak Fula’ (‘A contender for African album of the year.’ Uncut), Bassekou Kouyate and the ancestors of banjo and blues.

Plus one of the most sought after drummers of his generation, Seb Rochford, presents his jazz ensemble Polar Bear, playing a free gig in East London’s Gillett Square on 3 Jul as part of Blaze’s Dance Nations Dalston weekend.

More info and videos at www.barbican.org.uk/blaze