Abakuya is a duo formed by François Essindi, Cameroonian musician and story teller, and James Sofo, Australian globe-trotter who plays electro-acoustic bass. Their music is a fusion of traditional and modern instruments, resulting in a modern and ancient sound that is both calming and energising. Primitive Love, their first album...
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Vagabon, alias of Lætitia Tamko, has recently released ‘Carpenter,’ her first new solo music since 2019, when she released her critically acclaimed self-titled album. The song, co-produced by Vagabon and Rostam (Vampire Weekend, Haim, Clairo, Maggie Rogers), is about experiencing the humbling shock of realising that you do not have...
What could be a better way to leave the sweaty memories of the heatwave behind than enjoying a wave of West African sounds in the restoring greenery of Greenwich Park? So, join us on Saturday afternoon around the Bandstand for the second appointment with ALL EARS, a jazzy and funky...
Have a listen to ‘Mukenge’ (the frog), the brand-new single by Brussels-based Cameroonian singer/songwriter Bachot Muna. Inspired by an African legend, the tune is a dancy fusion between Afro-funk and more jazzy sonorities. You can find out more here: https://www.bachotmusic.com/
On Saturday the 23rd of July, West African notes, musical scents and rhythmic aromas will permeate Greenwich Park. On the park’s bandstand stage Muntu Valdo and Modou Touré will be showcasing their jazzy songwriting for an afternoon of African blues and heartwarming sounds. Progenitor of the amazing Sawablues, Muntu Valdo’s music...
