Simon Emmerson Tribute on Radio 4

Starting at 21 minutes in, today’s broadcast of the Last Word on BBC Radio 4 featured a tribute to Simon Emmerson, whose funeral will take place on Thursday, 6th April.

To listen, please Click HERE.

Simon Daniel Emmerson, 12.03.1956 – 13.03.2023

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Funeral Arrangements For Simon Emmerson

Bandleader, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ whose interests ranged from rock, jazz, funk, soul and British folk to musical styles from Africa, Latin America and Asia; our village resident, our friend, Simon Emmerson‘s funeral will take place on Thursday, 6th April. Simon died peacefully on on Monday, 13th March.

‘There will be a live webcast shown in the Comrades Hall beginning at 12 noon. There is no dress code and those who wish to pay their respects to Simon are warmly welcome.

A pay bar will be available with all profits going to the White Lion community pub.

Warm wishes from Karen, Ted and Josie.’

Simon’s Obituary, published in The Guardian newspaper – Click HERE.
Photo credit: Mark Bennett

Simon Daniel Emmerson, 12.03.1956 – 13.03.2023

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Tributes Pour In For Simon Emmerson

Village resident, exceptional musician and friend Simon Emmerson peacefully passed away at Weldmar’s Hospice on Monday, 13th March after living with cancer for several years.

The photograph, taken by Mark Bennett shows Simon on the right with Johny Kalsi (left) and N’Faly Kouyaté (middle) on stage just before a performance at WOMAD Festival.

Tributes have been pouring in on social media after his band, the Afro Celt Sound System publicly announced Simon‘s passing.:

“Simon touched the hearts of millions of people through his music and infinite wisdom. His legacy remains with the amazing people he bought together and they will continue to create the magic of his music with his guidance from above.

We would like to request that our fans, friends and fellow artists to respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time.

There will be plans of a tribute memorial concert later in the year and the details will be released on all platforms.

Thank you and Love and Light to you all.”

Incredibly sad, our thoughts and prayers go to Karen, Ted & Josi .

Simon Emmerson (Booth) , 12.03.1956 – 13.03.2023

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Simon Daniel Emmerson, 12.03.1956 – 13.03.2023

#Broadwindsor,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Drimpton,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Dorset,#Village,#Community,#TragicLoss,#SimonEmmerson,#ThankYouForTheMusic,#AfroCeltSoundSystem,#MarkBennett,#Thoughts,#Sadness,#Prayers,#MissYou,#Respect,#CelebrateLife,#Farewell,#Friend,#BeKind,#BeSafe,#StaySafe

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Simon Daniel Emmerson, 12.03.1956 – 13.03.2023

#Broadwindsor,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Drimpton,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Dorset,#Village,#Community,#TragicLoss,#SimonEmmerson,#ThankYouForTheMusic,#AfroCeltSoundSystem,#MarkBennett,#Thoughts,#Saddness,#Prayers,#MissYou,#Respect,#CelebrateLife,#Farewell,#Friend,#BeKind,#BeSafe,#StaySafe

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Simon Emmerson (Booth) , 12.03.1956 – 13.03.2023

#Broadwindsor,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Drimpton,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Dorset,#Village,#Community,#TragicLoss,#SimonEmmerson,#ThankYouForTheMusic,#AfroCeltSoundSystem,#MarkBennett,#Thoughts,#Saddness,#Prayers,#MissYou,#Respect,#CelebrateLife,#Farewell,#Friend,#BeKind,#BeSafe,#StaySafe

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