Onipa, Kay Greyson + Xaatu, Radikal Queen
Onipa, Kay Greyson + Xaatu, Radikal Queen
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K.O.G fronts up this exciting new band playing deep afro grooves and electronics with fierce energy. He has played Cobalt twice before and is one of the most natural and mesmerising performers that we have seen
ONIPA means ‘human’ in Akan, the ancient language of the Ashanti people of Ghana. It’s a message of connection through collaboration: from Ghana to London, our ancestors to our children, Onipa brings energy, groove, electronics, afrofuturism, dance and fire!
It’s a fresh, raw, fiercely energetic new sound, fusing electronics and deep afro grooves. Think Konono no.1 meets Shangaan Electro, Songhoy Blues and Débruit….
Born out of deep collaboration between long time friends KOG (Kweku of Ghana of KOG and the Zongo Brigade) and Tom Excell (MD, guitarist and writer of acclaimed jazz/ soul afrobeat pioneers Nubiyan Twist), the 4 piece live show features KOG on vocals, balafon and percussion, Tom Excell on guitar, percussion and electronics, Dwayne Kilvington (Wonky Logic) on synths and MPC and Finn Booth (Nubiyan Twist) on drums.
Having played their first show to 5000 people in Australia to commemorate Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday, and tearing the roof off The Great Escape in Brighton for their second, the project is picking up momentum rapidly, with a single launch booked at exciting new London venue Ghost Notes, followed up by an EP tour in August/ September with shows across Europe including the main dance stage at Shambala Festival and London’s iconic Jazz Café.
This release is a first time collaboration between London label Wormfood and Paris-based Mawimbi, who have both been pushing their own brand of homegrown afro-electronic music, so it’s an absolutely natural partnership.
The first single, Open My Eyes, combined classic, shiny, Congolese-style soukous guitar licks with a funky afro-disco beat and KOG’s trademark vocals, alternating between Pidgin, Ga and English in a nostalgic piece about self-love and making your own way.
Support from an exciting collaboration between Kay Greyson & Xaatu, and Radikal Queen with her band.
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Cobalt Studios Cobalt Studios, Boyd Street 10, NE2 1AP Newcastle upon Tyne
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Onipa, Kay Greyson + Xaatu, Radikal Queen
From GBP 8.00