Kokoroko
Bringing feelgood Afrobeat music from London, this mellow eight-piece collective takes its name from the Nigerian Urhobo dialect, meaning ‘be strong’. Their music celebrates a long running tradition of West African legends such as Fela Kuti, Tony Allen and Ebo Taylor, while giving it a 21st-century update with warm jazz and soul arrangements.
Combining trumpet, saxophone, trombone, guitar and percussion with gentle vocal harmonies, their sound rolls between swaying, laidback grooves and energetic, deep party vibes guaranteed to get an audience dancing. Previous releases have contained heartfelt messages, exploring modern politics, social commentary and cultural tropes of strong ‘Black superwomen’.
Their breakthrough came in 2018 with the song Abusey Junction, which has had almost 45 million YouTube views and last year they won Best Group at the Urban Music Awards. Nile Rodgers also invited Kokoroko to perform as part of the Meltdown festival that he curated, featuring his favourite artists.
...the rhythmic flow was irresistibleThe Times on Kokoroko’s 2020 Royal Albert Hall performance
Booking guidance
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Concessions
Under-18s are entitled to a 50% discount. There is a 30% discount for disabled people, recipients of pension credit, universal credit, employment and support allowance or jobseeker's allowance, art workers, full-time students and 18-25 year-olds . Subject to availability and may exclude top-price tickets. Proof of eligibility may be requested at venues.
Ticket prices may vary from previously published prices.
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Ticket exchanges & refunds
If you or anyone in your household has had any recent COVID-19 symptoms, please stay at home for everyone’s safety. If you are unable to attend any event at the 2022 Edinburgh International Festival for any reason related to COVID-19, we will refund the full cost of the ticket to the lead booker. Refunds must be requested at least 24 hours in advance of the performance. Postage fees are non-refundable.
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Ticket exchanges may be available for a different performance of the same event, subject to availability. Ticket exchanges cost £1.50 per ticket, as well as any difference in ticket price that may occur as a result of the ticket exchange.