Suntou Susso & The Gambian Superstars + Cocrico Collective

Pure joy and feel-good energy awaits you! Please note, the advertised start time is when our doors will open, generally music starts one hour after doors. --- Pure joy and feel-good energy awaits you! Suntou Susso — a virtuoso kora player, singer-songwriter and composer from The Gambia living in the UK — was born into the Griot tradition. Fresh from releasing his multi award-winning second album, Jaliya Silokang - The Path of a Griot, Suntou and his band are bringing his exciting new music to you. Suntou’s compositions are rooted in the Afro-Manding and Griot musical tradition with influences from folk, funk, jazz and soul. He is joined by a powerhouse lineup of musicians, performing together in the UK for the very first time. Collectively, they’ll be bringing the mindblowing musicianship and authentic sunshine energy of the Smiling Coast of Africa. Griots play an important cultural role as peacekeepers, advisors and oral historians, transmitting teachings and preserving a people's culture using song, music and poetry. Whilst this is an ancient role, Suntou’s latest album explores this role in a contemporary, global context. Drawing on his own experiences as well as the wisdom of elders and youth alike, the album is a journey into heritage and a hopeful vision for what lies ahead. In this way, Suntou is a guardian of the Griot musical and cultural tradition and a bold innovator of its future. The Future is Ancestral. --- Cocrico Collective Newcastle based, Cocrico Collective blend the upbeat Soca style from Trinidad with the sounds and rhythms of Brazil, and a sprinkling of pure pop bangers! Cocrico Collective are a vibrant carnival band based in Newcastle who bring a high-energy fusion of steel pans, brass, and dynamic percussion. With members who've performed at Notting Hill Carnival, Trinidad Carnival and the infamous Brazil Carnival we blend the upbeat Soca style from Trinidad with the sounds and rhythms of Brazil and a sprinkling of pure pop bangers! It's all about bringing joy, energy, and that carnival spirit to everyone we meet! --- Please note we are unable to offer refunds. You can click here to view our full refunds policy.