Okailey - Ghana Groove and Afro-Fusion
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Okailey - Ghana Groove and Afro-Fusion

When

Friday, 12 June 2026, 20:30 – 23:30

The Fox & Firkin

316a Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6JZ

Time

20:30 – 23:30

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This extraordinary ensemble brings an electrifying fusion of Ghanaian music, guaranteed to set your heart on fire. Imagine the joy of traditional Ga melodies, the pulse of Afro-rock riffs, and the spontaneity of jazz improvisations all in one unforgettable performance. Okailey is a vivid tapestry of Ghanaian percussion that will captivate your senses. Abass and his talented musicians create intricate polyrhythms on traditional West African instruments, the ancestors of modern drums like the congas and cajon. Saxophones and violins weave harmonious melodies around this rich rhythmic foundation. Every performance is a journey into the heart of African music. But Okailey doesn’t just perform African music; they reinvent it. Brace yourself for classic songs from Ginger Baker and Cream transformed into a unique African High Life unique style you’ve never experienced before!

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