Reggae superstar Gregory Isaacs, acoustic guitarist Antonio Forcione's, West African tribal beats and a medley of West End musicals are our picks.

Yiri Baa, Komedia, Brighton, September 6
Hot and sweaty tribal beats should have you on your feet in no time courtesy of this irrepressible, West African dance music.

Led by Bucarr Ndow, one of the Master Drummers Of Africa who had a sell-out show at the Royal Festival Hall earlier this year, their earthy rhythms, haunting songs plus eight-piece band should soon transport you to The Gambia.

Tickets cost £8 (£6 conc). Call 01273 647100.

Antonio Forcione Acoustic Quartet, Komedia, Brighton, September 10
Hailed as one of Europe's most versatile and original performers, the acoustic guitarist breaks the mould of most conventional guitar sounds.

He is joined by Sardinian guitarist/composer Giorgio Serci, Brazilian percussionist Adriano Pinto and cellist Jenny Adejaya.

Tickets cost £12 (£10 conc). Call 01273 647100.

Gregory Isaacs, Concorde 2, Brighton, September11
The reggae superstar shows no sign of slowing down since making his name in the Seventies.

By the Eighties, the vocalist was one of the biggest stars in reggae, touring the UK and US extensively. It has been estimated that the prolific musician has released up to 500 albums (compilations included) in Jamaica, the US and UK alone.

Tickets cost £15. Call 01273 772770.

*A Night at the Musicals, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, September 6 Sit back and enjoy a night of well-loved songs, from Lloyd Webber to Rogers and Hammerstein.

Singer Duncan Breeze will be joined by West End performers Amanda Claire (Mamma Mia), Rachel Slater (Starlight Express), Jai Ramage (Fame) and Vicki Reid (Spirit Of The Dance) as well as supporting singers and dancers.

Tickets cost £10, £11 and £12. Call 01903 206206.