What's On Entertainment Previews

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Lionel Richie, The O2 arena

For a man who's sold more than 100million records, there's not much to do except to keep on keeping on.

Although unquestionably at the top of his career in the '80s, Richie is still producing music that finds a place in popular culture, one notable example being Running With The Night, which appeared on the soundtrack to blockbuster computer game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

He has also become massively popular in the Arab world in recent years, performing in Dubai, Qatar and Libya.

Expect all the hits, but a sprinkling of new material to keep the whole format fresh.

April 4-5, 6.30pm, £35-£75, 0844 856 0202, theo2.co.uk, Jubilee: North Greenwich

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Persian Live, The Indigo2

A flavour of Persia comes to the Indigo2 this week spearheaded by Iranian musician Sivash Ghomayshi.

Siavash, who was born in 1945 and left Iran aged 11, studied classical jazz at the Royal Society of Arts in London.

On his return to the country of his birth at 25, he began his career as a composer and has created numerous melodies and lyrics for famous Persian artists such as Ebi, Zia and Betty.

After leaving Iran after the revolution, he settled in the USA and began experimenting with electronic music.

He appears here alongside Farez and Sasver.

April 5, 7pm, £35.50, 0844 844 0002, theindigo2.com, Jubilee: North Greenwich

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RAM, Matter

Since its genesis in the early '90s, RAM records has risen to be the number one name in UK drum'n'bass.

Started in 1992 by young DJ and producer Andy C with the help of family friend and production engineer Ant Miles, this gig brings together some of the biggest names in dance music.

Roni Size, pictured, Hype, Red One, Subfocus, Fierce B2B Break, Chase and Status and Culture Shock will all be performing at Matter.

It's worth noting there will be no tickets on the door, however you may be able to get hold of them on the internet.

April 3, 10pm-6am £15, 020 7549 6686, matterlondon.com, Jubilee: North Greenwich