Join us for the launch of a unique night brought to you by the collaboration of independent London-based promoter Sounds Between and Sitarist and producer Tommy Khosla.
Baila! works to weave together some of the threads that intersect through club culture – bringing together improvised instrumental music, DJ and live sets in a space which celebrates communal making, coming together and global sounds.
Prepare for a one-of-a-kind club night that brings together a collective of acclaimed electronic DJs, artists, and special guests. Rooted in the global underground, The night features a wide range of musical and sonic practices within a variety of instrumental, compositional and improvisational contexts, ranging from asian underground, latin, and afro, from traditional and contemporary sounds to electronica, global club and UK jazz. Expect a unique line up of boundary pushing and genre fluid musicians and DJs
Line Up
Daytimers affiliate, Somatic is a dual-heritage sound artist who also specialises in the sonic world as a Producer, DJ and Sound Engineer. His versatile practice includes creating electronic music that treads the line between club and home listening, audio for dance & film and audio-visual creation, with work featured on the BBC and Sundance film festival and DJ sets at festivals such as Boomtown & Glastonbury. Rooted in sound systems and dance music culture, his sound is rooted in electronica, jungle, drum and bass and breakbeat but he also takes influence from the rural landscape he grew up in and the myriad of genres from around the world he was brought up on such as nossa, afrobeat, cumbia, jazz to create his unique sonic identity.
Jazzy Sport has been bringing the world together through music and sport since 2002. Founded in Japan by a collective of passionate music heads and sports lovers, Jazzy Sport is much more than a record label—it’s a movement. With record stores, dance studios, climbing gyms, and events across Japan, the collective embodies a spirit of collaboration and creativity that knows no borders.
Now, Jazzy Sport London marks the first international team, building bridges between the music scenes of Japan, the UK, and beyond. Through radio residencies at Voices Radio (London) and Tsubaki FM (Tokyo), as well as local parties that defy boundaries, Jazzy Sport London spotlights emerging talent from around the globe, creating a space for connection, discovery, and shared passion.
The collective’s ethos is simple but powerful: respect and unity across all borders. By inspiring collaboration and uplifting new generations of artists, Jazzy Sport aims to foster a brighter, more harmonious world—where Earth beings of all kinds come together. Expect a lineup that blends genre-spanning sounds, deep grooves, and a global spirit of celebration.
Ayana is a singer and songwriter from Tokyo, Japan. Expresses through a low and gravitating voice as she explores the journey in voice expression. Growing up in Singapore, Japan, and studying Jazz in the deep mountains of California, she is now based in London. She is also part of a Japanese Reggae band Tokyo Ridden Band and an Indian fusion band Sound Anthropology. Ayana is also part of a music collective Jazzy Sport London, aiming to connect the scene between Japan and Europe to beyond. She draws inspiration from both Japanese Shintō ideologies and global sounds. Drawing from her original works and Japanese folk tunes, she will sing and play vinyls from across the world collected through her global travelling. She calls this genre of global grooves “boogie woogie”! Listen to a mix of hers here
Tommy Khosla is a London-based sitarist, composer, and collaborator whose work bridges the rich tradition of Indian classical music with contemporary global sounds. A student of Anoushka Shankar, Tommy’s music draws inspiration from Indian pioneers like Ananda Shankar and is infused with influences ranging from folk and bossa nova to lo-fi beats and hip-hop. His debut album, Vignettes, was featured in Songlines Magazine and praised for its fresh and evocative style.
Tommy plays with a variety of projects, including JAWARI, Tara Lily, and Sound Anthropology, while leading JAWARI as an interdisciplinary collective exploring the boundaries of live improvisation and global grooves. Through these collaborations, he fosters vibrant connections across musical traditions and artistic disciplines.
Vishnu Vijayan is a music educator, percussionist and researcher specialising in Tabla, Konnakol and Hindustani classical music. He has recorded with independent artists in India and London and is part of the UK-based fusion bands ‘Sound Anthropology’ and ‘MTV Trio and performed alongside acclaimed artists such as Shreekumar Vakkiyil, Mathangi Jagdish, Kartik Raman.
Sounds Between focuses on centring and celebrating music and musicians from across the globe. They host parties that bring together high-energy, cosmic, and underground global sounds in intimate, sensual spaces of togetherness and community.
Tommy Khosla has been promoting and organising events alongside his other projects, under his label Vadi Records, all with a focus on celebrating sounds of the global south.
Standing Tickets: Our tickets provide access to the standing area, allowing you to immerse yourself in the energy of the event. Reserved Tables: While our tickets do not include a table, we encourage you to book one in advance to secure your preferred spot. 30% of our tables are held back for walk-ins, so there’s still a chance to grab a table on the day of the event. If you’d like a table, please visit OpenTable to make a reservation. Arriving early is recommended to secure your seating.
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Looking for a twist on the classics? Try our Rum Punch, or our Vegan & Organic Espresso Martini. For those who like a bit of heat, our in-house infused Jalapeño Tequila is perfect for crafting spicy margaritas.
If you’re not drinking, we’ve got you covered. Choose from our selection of live cultured drinks, CBD, raw cacao hot chocolate, and Union Coffee. We also offer a variety of Hackney Herbal Teas. And if you’re in the mood for something special, we mix custom mocktails to order and have non-alcoholic beer on hand.