Soul Mama (Westfield, Stratford)
Thursday, 3rd – Saturday, 5th of September
Omar’s enviable career – which has seen him sell millions of records – first started taking shape more than 20 years ago, when his debut single for indie label Kongo Dance made him a hot name on London’s underground. For Pleasure, on which he worked with legendary Motown producers Leon Ware and Lamont Dozier, notching up critical acclaim and introducing him to several more of his musical heroes and heroines.