LAYE Sow's first performance this year was at the opening Liverpool European City of Culture event in front of 10,000 people now he comes to West Somerset.

Tonight the charismatic singer from Senegal and his band play at the EMN Hall at Monksilver, near Williton.

Jamie Robertson, who has brought the band to West Somerset said: “Bringing a band of this calibre to the area is quite a coup.

Laye blends Blues and Salsa, Reggae and Soul with dance-rich rhythms.

We're expecting a big crowd to enjoy an authentic West African experience.”

The band will be on stage at about 9pm and tickets are £10, or £15 inclusive of a Fair Trade supper from 7.30 to 8.30pm.

Both are available from Toucan Wholefoods Minehead, from Taunton Tourist Office or on the door.

Call 01984-656727 for more information.