Sheila Maurice-Grey: trumpet, flugelhorn, voice
Cassie Kinoshi: alto sax, vocals
Richie Seivwright: trombone, vocals
Tobi Adenaike-Johnson: guitar, vocals
Yohan Kebede: synthesizers, keyboards, vocals
Duane Atherley: bass, vocals
Onome Edgeworth: percussion, vocals
Ayo Salawu: drums, vocals
KOKOROKO is a London-based eight-piece musical group led by Sheila Maurice-Grey, playing a fusion of jazz and Afrobeat.
The band’s name is an Urhobo – a Nigerian tribe and language – word meaning ‘be strong’. Sonically living up to their name, Kokoroko are an all-star band featuring leading lights from the London jazz community. Powered by seismic horn section (Maurice Grey, saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi, trombonist Richie Seivewright), guitar (Oscar Jerome), keys (Yohan Kebede), drums (Ayo Salawu) and percussion (Onome Edgeworth); Kokoroko are on a mission to fashion new languages using the medium of afrobeat.
Tickets € 18,00
Season tickets € 95,00
Authorized sales points: Discorso, Sacile ph. +39 0434 781324; Cartoleria Abacus, Sacile ph. +39 0434 781221; Musicatelli, Pordenone. Tickets can also be bought in the evening of concerts starting at 19h00. Info Teatro Zancanaro: +39 0434 780623
Information and reservations: www.controtempo.org, www.vivaticket.com ticket@controtempo.org; 0039 351 6112644.
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