London eight-piece KOKOROKO bring their soul-shaking blend of neo jazz and Afrobeat to In the Round.
With a name that means ‘Be Strong’ in the Nigerian language Orobo, the band are making waves for their spin on Afrobeat music and their raucous, horn-fueled live performances. Their sound is inspired by Afrobeat heavyweights such as Fela Kuti, Ebo Taylor and Tony Allen.
Led by London-based trumpeter Sheila Maurice-Grey, the seismic horn section is made up of (Maurice Grey, saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi, trombonist Richie Seivwright), guitar (Oscar Jerome), keys (Yohan Kebede), drums (Ayo Salawu) and percussion (Onome Edgeworth).
Essential Info
Fees are £2.20 per order and £2.95 per ticket.
Latecomers will be permitted throughout
Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult
AGED 16-25?
A handful of tickets are available at just £5 each for GET IN members.