Soca With Swallow

The August Bank Holiday weekend has arrived, which here in London means the Notting Hill Carnival.

I won't be going to Carnival. I used to enjoy it in my youth but these days I can't be doing with all the crowds. Instead I will be spending Sunday afternoon at the smaller and more sedate Clerkenwell Festival (this year's headliners: P.P. Arnold and The Rockingbirds).

Wherever you are heading for your fun this weekend there is nothing like some soca to get you in the mood. Today's tracks come from one of Antigua's finest sons, the late Sir Rupert Philo (aka Mighty Swallow), a man who was clearly up for a party any time, any place, anywhere.

"Subway Jam" - Mighty Swallow

"Party In Space" - Mighty Swallow

And here is a little something for the Clerkenwell massive.