Summer Closing Party with Dele Sosimi + State of Satta

Name: Summer Closing Party with Dele Sosimi + State of Satta
Start: 2024-06-14T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-06-14T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Cobalt Studios CIC

Schedule

Fri Jun 14 2024 at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Cobalt Studios CIC | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN

Please note we are unable to offer refunds.
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“Dele Sosimi.. A total music legend!” Cerys Matthews (BBC 6 Music)
Dele Sosimi , the Nigerian-British Afrobeat Ambassador, Musician and Educator, has been at the heart of the global Afrobeat scene since relocating to the UK in December 1995. Having started his musical career with Fela Kuti's Egypt 80 band in his teens, he then teamed up with childhood friend Fela's son Femi Kuti (back in the late eighties) to kick start the Positive Force - touring, recording and performing worldwide.
Over forty years later, he remains a tireless ambassador for the unique musical movement all over the world. His blend of complex funk grooves, traditional Nigerian music, African percussion and an underlying sense of jazz combines with his virtuoso keyboard skills and rhythmic singing to make him one of the most respected Afrobeat authorities of his era.
Hackney-born and UK-based Dele has performed all over the planet, from the Montreux Jazz Festival to Mawazine Festival in Rabat Morrocco; Ollin Khan in Mexico, South Korea and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Dele was also Afrobeat music consultant for the National Theatre's production of Fela!, often performing with fellow-pioneer Tony Allen.
“Organically shimmering with sun-lit horns and synth powered grooves.” ★★★★ Songlines Magazine
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State of Satta
State of Satta are a dynamic 7-piece Reggae band from Leeds, known for their energetic and triumphant sound, featuring multi-lingual melodies in French, Spanish, and English. Since forming, they've taken the UK by storm with extensive tours and sold-out shows, sharing stages with industry giants like Dub Pistols, Madness, and The Wailers. With a sound that resonates across cultures and a debut album on the horizon, State of Satta are a thrilling act and definitely one to watch!