This week’s Ninja Tune XX giveaway celebrates the rich heritage of live music associated with Ninja’s 20 year history. From the intimate, DJ-based club gigs of the label’s early days, Ninja Tune artists have gone on to perform at infamous concert venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, The Barbican and Brixton Academy. Luckily, many of these moments have been recorded for posterity, and this week we’re giving away four of the best of them.

The Cinematic Orchestra’s ‘To Build a Home,’ from 2007′s ‘Ma Fleur’, very quickly became one of their best loved songs. On this live version, recorded at The Barbican in 2007, you can hear the creative sparring between J Swinscoe and Patrick Watson, the adulation of the crowd, and most importantly the music that justifies it.

Roots Manuva’s ‘Movements’ has always been one of his iconic artistic statements. Opening the debut album that wowed so many, way back in 1999, its unmistakable opening bars always bring on a tangible wave of excitement when Rodney performs it live. This version was recorded at The Forum, Kentish Town, in 2005.

Jaga Jazzist are undoubtedly amongst the finest live performers on the label. Their shows have stunned audiences across the globe; inch-perfect, ultra-tight renditions of their unique sonic landscapes. This rendition of ’110 V Spektral’ was performed at By:Larm in 2010.

Finally, Bonobo’s live show around his latest album, Black Sands, is truly a wonder to behold. Ranging fluidly across dancefloor-moving electronics and spine-tingling soul, it shows an artist and his band at the very top of their game. This version of ‘Stay The Same’, featuring Andreya Triana, was performed live at The Roundhouse earlier this year.

Roots Manuva will be performing live at the Ninja Tune XX night at Ewer Street on October 2nd.

The Cinematic Orchestra will be performing at The Royal Albert Hall on 14th November with guests Lou Rhodes, Grey Reverend, Heidi Vogel, PC and the 24-piece Heritage Orchestra.

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