Kokoroko

London Afrobeat collective Kokoroko bring their infectious rhythms and mesmerising musical energy to The Queen's Hall.

KOKOROKO return with a brilliant new single 'Baba Ayoola' for released on Brownswood Recordings on 11th November 2020, their first single since the sublime 'Carry Me Home' in February that received huge support from BBC 6 Music, 1Xtra, Afropunk, Clash & NPR.

Opening with the elevating vocal harmonies of the front women, Sheila, Cassie and Richie; the song unfolds with delicate rolling drums perfectly melding with the percussive heartbeat to which the keys glide over seamlessly. Enchanting guitar riffs glisten through a melodic baseline, enhanced with bursts of the powerful brass section coalesced with gospel-like harmonies surging towards an exhilarating crescendo. Baba Ayoola was written as a tribute to the grandfather of the band’s alto saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi and is “an invitation to celebrate life”

Winners of ‘Best Group’ at the Urban Music Awards 2020 and lauded in NPR Austin 100 list, and having played many UK/EU Festivals including Glastonbury, Meltdown Festival, We Out Here and BBC6 Music Festival to name a few, they are are looking forward to extending their reach further around the globe in 2020 and beyond. In September 2020 the band made their BBC Proms debut in the Royal Albert Hall.

Musicians

Sheila Maurice-Grey - Trumpet  / vocals
Cassie Kinoshi - Saxophone / vocals
Richie Seivwright - Trombone / vocals
Yohan Kebede - Keys
Duane Atherley - Bass
Toby Adenaike - Guitar
Onome Edgeworth - Percussion
Ayo Salawu - Drums

Over 14s only. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

This is the event postponed from 28 May 2021. All tickets remain valid for the new date.

Presented by 432 Presents

Image: Danny Kasirye