RIP Tony Haynes (1941-2024)
Briefly

"With deep sorrow we announce the death of Tony Haynes, Grand Union's Composer and Creative Director for over 40 years. We feel honoured to have worked with him, and to have shared in his imagination and vision."
"Way before it was trendy to embrace world music, Tony was making & creating space for artists of diverse backgrounds. Musically fearless, his contribution to the UK's music & cultural landscape cannot be underestimated."
"We are truly grateful for the huge legacy of intercultural music and songs he dedicated his working life to, and will never forget our inspirational founder and treasured friend."
"Of all the conversations and exchanges he and I had, the one that struck me the deepest was when he talked me through a formative period he had spent in Portugal..."
Read at London Jazz News
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