Music is Love 5 – Soulstice Sessions
Margate Arts Club
5pm till Late • 27th June 2026
DANCING • UNITY • FOOD • LOVE
All ages welcome! (Under 18s until 9pm)
Delicious Afro-Caribbean food available throughout the event
The party continues until late...
Music is Love returns to Margate Arts Club for another unforgettable gathering—bringing together an extraordinary community of music lovers, dancers, families and friends through a shared celebration of culture, connection and joy.
For this special summer edition, we're delighted to welcome the incredible Liz Ikamba performing with her full band. Together they'll deliver a powerful live set of genre-defying Afro-soul-folk, rich with soaring vocals, groove and musical storytelling. Alongside a lineup of exceptional artists rooted in African and global musical traditions, expect deep rhythms, uplifting performances and pure dancefloor energy from start to finish.
Rooted in the spirit of togetherness, Music is Love continues its journey of creating intergenerational spaces where people can come together through sound, movement and community. Expect a uniquely curated lineup of artists exploring African and global musical traditions, alongside soulful live performances, deep rhythms and uplifting dancefloor energy.
Music is Love celebrates the meeting point of cultures—where African, Caribbean and global influences intertwine, evolve and inspire. From intimate live collaborations to powerful vocal performances and carefully selected sounds, every moment is an invitation to connect, discover and dance.
And to complete the experience, we'll be serving delicious Afro-Caribbean cuisine, bringing people together through food, culture and hospitality alongside the music.
This edition features an exceptional lineup:
Liz Ikamba is a British-Congolese (DRC) singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist creating her own distinctive blend of Afro-soul-folk. Performing with her full band, Liz brings soaring vocals, rich storytelling and deeply expressive musicianship to the stage, crafting genre-defying music rooted in African heritage while embracing contemporary influences. Her powerful live performances are both intimate and uplifting, inviting audiences into a world of warmth, reflection and groove.
Amadou Diagne is a celebrated Senegalese percussionist, singer and multi-instrumentalist whose music bridges West African traditions and global sounds. Joining Liz Ikamba for a special live collaboration, this dynamic duo will deliver a rhythm-rich and soul-lifting performance filled with infectious grooves, heartfelt songwriting and electrifying musical interplay.
Khadim Sarr is a Senegalese singer-songwriter and leader of Bakk Lamp Fall. Renowned for his sublime and powerful vocals, Khadim blends ancestral percussion, dance and contemporary West African sounds. Deeply rooted in Senegalese cultural traditions, his performances embody both spiritual depth and vibrant energy, earning acclaim across Dakar's live music scene and international festivals.
Solta Sound, co-founder of Music is Love, is a Margate-born, globally inspired producer, DJ and recording engineer based between the UK and Senegal. Drawing from West African jazz, Brazilian bossa nova, techno, jungle and bass music, his selections create a unique musical journey that seamlessly connects cultures, rhythms and generations on the dancefloor.
Music is Love 5 promises another unique, beautiful and uplifting experience—where cultures meet, sounds evolve and community thrives through the universal language of music.
See you on the dancefloor!