Madness, after a 10-year hiatus, is set to release a new album called 'The Liberty of Norton Folgate', a song cycle about London. The album explores the waves of immigration to the city and their musical legacy, focusing on the Irish, Jewish, Caribbean, Asian communities. The concert at Hackney Empire will be a powerful tribute to the city's music hall traditions, situated within a uniquely English popular musical culture.
The Liberty of Norton Folgate
The British rock band Madness is set to release their new album "The Liberty of Norton Folgate" after a decade-long hiatus, featuring a song cycle that explores various London neighborhoods through distinct tales about the city.
