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Abraham Parker

Abraham Parker

The BoAt Pod

4th Tuesday of Each Month

4-6pm

Abraham is a DJ, trumpeter, writer, and theatre/community arts practitioner. An Honest Jon’s Records staff member since 2009, he remains behind their Portobello Road counter to this day, having spent a sabbatical in Glasgow running nights at Sub Club. He has collaborated and released records with the likes of Al Wootton, Big Hands, Contours, Holy Tongue and Steve Beresford, and in 2023 debuted his live set with Big Hands. He currently programs Mind Dance (a monthly event of live music and DJs raising money for mental health support) and Pick a Sound (a collective and night dedicated to bridging all natures of genres in a club). Away from music, he writes, teaches, and runs theatre and community arts organisation Vocal Point. As well as developing and touring theatre productions, the company runs workshops and courses for young people and the homeless and vulnerable.

https://linktr.ee/abrahamparker

PREVIOUS SHOWS

Abraham Parker | October 2024

Abraham Parker | October 2024

Another month, another inspiring selection of world music from Abraham Parker. Listen back to cruise along to an eclectic variation of sounds from around the globe.

Abraham Parker | September 2024

Abraham Parker | September 2024

Mr Abraham Parker bringing us into the last week of September with an eclectic mix of sounds from around the globe.

Abraham Parker | July

Abraham Parker | July

Take a listen to another beautiful selection of world music and jazz with Abraham Parker.

Abraham Parker | June 2024

Abraham Parker | June 2024

Grab a ice cold drink, kick back and cruise into the archives of Abraham Parker

Abraham Parker | May 2024

Abraham Parker | May 2024

As always a deep introspective selection from all corners of the globe with Abraham Parker.

Abraham Parker | April 2024

Abraham Parker | April 2024

The perfect way to wrap up our day on board with Mr Abraham Parker, sharing an abundance of music from all corners of the globe.

Abraham Parker & Thomas Kitchman | Outward Bound | March 2024

Abraham Parker & Thomas Kitchman | Outward Bound | March 2024

This month Abraham is joined by DJ/selector Thomas Kitchman for a joint navigation. Outward Bound features some beautiful rare tracks and albums with a very apt nautical theme.

Abraham Parker | February 2024

Abraham Parker | February 2024

Abraham trawls his way through a stash of hidden vinyl gems from his collection with some new finds thrown in for good measure too!

Abraham Parker | January 2024

Abraham Parker | January 2024

Abraham Parker brining a mixed fusion of sounds from across the globe for 2024, from spiritual jazz, reggae, soul and more. Fresh wax delights throughout.

Abraham Parker | Beyond The Notes | Blue Note Records Pop Up | November 2023

Abraham Parker | Beyond The Notes | Blue Note Records Pop Up | November 2023

Abraham Parker - Trumpeter, DJ, Selector, often found behind the counter of (our much loved Honest Jons record store on Portobello Road) jumped on board with a Beyond The Notes tribute to Blue Note

Abraham Parker | October 2023

Abraham Parker | October 2023

Abraham curated a thought provoking voyage into soundscapes reflecting our current climate of trying times.

Abraham Parker | September 2023

Abraham Parker | September 2023

Another dope trip c/o Abraham Parker. Expect a smooth avant garde sail.

Abraham Parker | August 2023

Abraham Parker | August 2023

We're treated to a trumpet-infused show from Abraham, with a dash of dub and reggae.

Abraham Parker | July 2023

Abraham Parker | July 2023

West London's finest* - Abraham always jumps on board with a fresh stack a wax from one of our favourite record shops in the world Honest Jons, on Portobello. Always a magical sail. Drop him a heart.

Abraham Parker | June 2023

Abraham Parker | June 2023

Always a deep, evocative and educational set from Abraham Parker each and every month. You can also find him behind the counter from time to time at Honest Jons Records on Portobello Road, London.

Abraham Parker | May 2023

Abraham Parker | May 2023

West London's Finest* - Another sail into the realms of world music and beyond from the one Abraham Parker. Drop him a heart.

Abraham Parker | April 2023

Abraham Parker | April 2023

A beautiful melancholic trip c/o Abraham Parker with a tribute to a number of iconic musicians who have recently transitioned. Abraham can occasionally be found behind the counter at Honest Jons records on Portobello Road. It's one of our favourite record stores in the world. Check em out.

Abraham Parker | March 2023

Abraham Parker | March 2023

Abraham made his debut aboard ship with this two hour world fusion trip. This guy wears many hats including working for one of our much loved independent original West Ldn record shops 'Honest Jons' - which means fresh vinyl drops each month! He's live 4th Wednesday of each month. 12:00 - 14:00 GMT. Dive in!