Omar
Omar
Fri 14 November 2025
Stage time / 7:30pm
Doors / 6:30pm
Celebrating the Jazz Clubs
Location
Soul Mama,Ground Floor, Soul Mama Gantry Hotel
40 Celebration Ave, East Village
London
E20 1DB
Prepare to be swept away by the captivating performance of the internationally renowned artist, Omar!
Omar Lye-Fook MBE, or Omar for short, is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and singer who continues to push back the frontiers of soul and rhythm and blues with his sensual grooves.
Since building a name for himself in the early 90s with classics such as 'There's Nothing Like This', he has gone on to produce critically acclaimed new albums and make regular live performances including supporting the legendary Stevie Wonder at Hyde Park in 2016. As his career has progressed, Omar's material has become more diverse and varied; incorporating Caribbean rhythms with touches of funk, zouk, jazz and spoken word.
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.
In 2000, now the leading icon of the UK’s resurgent soul movement, Omar released his fifth LP, on French imprint Naïve Records; Best By Far was a self-produced set on which his interest in cinematic soundtracks and jazz rose to the surface. This time, Erykah Badu and MOBO winner Kele Le Roc came good on their promises to work with him. Robert Luis summarises: “Omar is just a hugely influential and talented artist, and importantly he has always been respected by fellow musicians, which is proved by all the people queuing up to collaborate with him.”
Omar was appointed as a MBE in the Queen’s 2012 Birthday Honours List.
Accompanied by a full live band, this concert promises to be an electrifying experience that will leave you wanting more. From his classic hits like “There’s Nothing Like This” to the latest tracks from his critically acclaimed album, Omar will take you on a musical journey filled with nostalgia and contemporary flair.Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to witness Omar in a concert experience like no other.
Since building a name for himself in the early 90s with classics such as 'There's Nothing Like This', he has gone on to produce critically acclaimed new albums and make regular live performances including supporting the legendary Stevie Wonder at Hyde Park in 2016. As his career has progressed, Omar's material has become more diverse and varied; incorporating Caribbean rhythms with touches of funk, zouk, jazz and spoken word.
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.
In 2000, now the leading icon of the UK’s resurgent soul movement, Omar released his fifth LP, on French imprint Naïve Records; Best By Far was a self-produced set on which his interest in cinematic soundtracks and jazz rose to the surface. This time, Erykah Badu and MOBO winner Kele Le Roc came good on their promises to work with him. Robert Luis summarises: “Omar is just a hugely influential and talented artist, and importantly he has always been respected by fellow musicians, which is proved by all the people queuing up to collaborate with him.”
Omar was appointed as a MBE in the Queen’s 2012 Birthday Honours List.
Accompanied by a full live band, this concert promises to be an electrifying experience that will leave you wanting more. From his classic hits like “There’s Nothing Like This” to the latest tracks from his critically acclaimed album, Omar will take you on a musical journey filled with nostalgia and contemporary flair.Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to witness Omar in a concert experience like no other.
“To see Omar live is always guaranteed to please with his perfect blend of songs from soulful house, pure soul, funky afro vibes and more. He really is every inch a British soul icon so don’t miss the chance to see him celebrating his 40th year making awesome music.”
John Osborne, Jazz Fm Recommended 2025
