Kokoroko

Creating a fusion of Afrobeat and jazz, bringing together African roots with London inspiration, and composed of uniquely talented musicians, Kokoroko is another guest of the festival.

Led by trumpet artist Sheila Maurice-Grey and consisting of eight distinctive musicians, Kokoroko’s instrumental piece “Abusey Junction” was selected as Track of the Year at the 2019 Worldwide Awards. Kokoroko, who released their first EP in 2019, met listeners in February with their exciting single “Something's Going On.”

Sheila Maurice-Grey, Trumpet
Cassie Kinoshi, Saxophone
Richie Seivwright, Trombone
Onome Edgeworth, Percussion
Yohan Kebede, Keyboard
Tobi Adenaike-Johnson, Guitar
Duane Athereley, Bass
Ayo Salawu, Drums

Deli Bakkal

Before Kokoroko, “Deli Bakkal” will take the stage — a band that brings its unique music styles such as Afrobeat, Ethio-jazz, and Anatolian funk to the stage, and blends modern music with nostalgic touches in their jazz-, funk-, and fusion-focused pieces.

Emrecan Ağtaş, Vocal
Kıvılcım Konca, Trumpet
Özgün Tuncer, Tenor Saxophone
Göksu Hazal Subaşı, Flute
Mehmet Korkmaz, Guitar
Yiğit Tornacı, Keyboard
Doğancan Vural, Bass
Bariş Yalaz, Percussion
Yunus Belgin, Drums