Articles by Jed Skinner
I'm a musician and writer based in Leeds. I play in a space disco band called Galaxians, a Colombian percussion band called Tambores Lejanos, and I have an analogue synth obsession. Also, I once smashed up a piano and recorded it. It was part of my degree, so it was fine. Aside from music, I like coffee, olives, maps, elm trees and trivia. More of my writing and plenty of my music is on my website at jedskinner.com.
Sonic intensity: that’s the Flower-Corsano Duo. Add Group Inerane – a band of Tuareg musicians from Niger – and there’s an explosive mix of improv-thrash-jazz, desert psychedelia and West African Rock all in one evening.
Don’t fancy spending another Sunday hungover down the greasy spoon? How’s about a green-themed afternoon quiz in an amazing coffee shop-cum-art gallery? Jed Skinner tells us about something a bit different – with jam scones, art and £60 worth of theatre tickets up for grabs – all raising funds to help tackle climate change.
Art for dogs? Orchestras in swimming pools? Viking Grandmas? Yes, I Love West Leeds is back! Jed Skinner interviews the woman who dreams up these ideas and makes them happen – festival director Jane Earnshaw.
