Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay
Sat 14 Nov · 10:15
INNSIDE Manchester
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Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali will be in conversation with Karen Gabay on 14 November 2026 at INNSIDE Manchester. The talk covers the history of the track 'The Mexican' and Dave Hewitt's travels to the United States in pursuit of the Blues.
Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay (Manchester Digital Music Archive) - a story of the blues and soul
Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay
An enticing in conversation brought to us by our great friends at Manchester Digital Music Archive.
Dave Hewitt, guitarist with the band Babe Ruth released ‘The Mexican’ in 1972, which went on to be the most heavily sampled track in global HipHop circles.
This in-conversation will talk about the history of the track and Dave’s subsequent travels to the States in pursuit of the Blues, and meeting his wife Atlanta soul singer Dana Ali.
We’ll hear about how a British band came to create a break loved by HipHop and dance musicians, B Girls and B Boys. The full circle of Dave’s love of the of the Blues leading him to the USA and back to Yorkshire, with Dana, inspired by musicians such as sister Rosetta Tharpe, and their attendance at the Blue Plaque unveiling for her in August in Manchester.
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Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 10:15.
Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay is held at INNSIDE Manchester in Manchester (1 First Street, Manchester, M15 4RP).
Tickets for Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay range from £8.30 to £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of INNSIDE Manchester can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay
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Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali will be in conversation with Karen Gabay on 14 November 2026 at INNSIDE Manchester. The talk covers the history of the track 'The Mexican' and Dave Hewitt's travels to the United States in pursuit of the Blues.
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Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay (Manchester Digital Music Archive) - a story of the blues and soul
Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay
An enticing in conversation brought to us by our great friends at Manchester Digital Music Archive.
Dave Hewitt, guitarist with the band Babe Ruth released ‘The Mexican’ in 1972, which went on to be the most heavily sampled track in global HipHop circles.
This in-conversation will talk about the history of the track and Dave’s subsequent travels to the States in pursuit of the Blues, and meeting his wife Atlanta soul singer Dana Ali.
We’ll hear about how a British band came to create a break loved by HipHop and dance musicians, B Girls and B Boys. The full circle of Dave’s love of the of the Blues leading him to the USA and back to Yorkshire, with Dana, inspired by musicians such as sister Rosetta Tharpe, and their attendance at the Blue Plaque unveiling for her in August in Manchester.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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When is Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay?
Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 10:15.
Where is Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay taking place?
Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay is held at INNSIDE Manchester in Manchester (1 First Street, Manchester, M15 4RP).
How much are tickets for Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay?
Tickets for Dave Hewitt and Dana Ali in conversation with Karen Gabay range from £8.30 to £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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