Five gigs to book this week (Dec 14-20)

On song: Janelle Monáe

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14 December 2018

Songhoy Blues

EartH, N16. Jan 27

The Malian band bring their desert blues to this new venue for another headline show.

Ásgeir

Islington Assembly Hall, N1. Feb 28

The Icelandic singer-songwriter will preview material from an upcoming fourth album at this intimate acoustic show.

Lambchop

EartH, N16. Apr 21

Prolific musician Kurt Wagner will have released the “14th” Lambchop album, having skipped unlucky 13 altogether, by the time of this concert.

Janelle Monáe

SSE Arena, Wembley. Jul 2

The closest approximation we have to Prince today will bring her spectacular live show back to London next summer.

Cher

O2 Arena, SE10. Oct 20

Last seen singing ABBA songs, the powerhouse veteran is coming to play in the UK for the first time in 14 years.

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