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Jembaa Groove

Main Stage - International soul-jazz sensations

Thursday 19th December 2024
7:30pm til 11:00pm (Performance starts 8:00pm)
Minimum Age
10+

Thursday 19th December 2024
7:30pm til 11:00pm (Performance starts 8:00pm)
Minimum Age
10+

Jembaa Groove

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Jembaa Groove


Jembaa Groove

Jembaa Groove

Music Genres

Jazz | Soul


About

Jembaa Groove have come a long way. After garnering massive support from the international media world (KEXP, BBC 6, Gilles Peterson, Soulection,  WDR, FIP etc) of the back of their debut album “Susuma“ in 2022, Jembaa Groove come forth with their second studio album “Ye Ankasa/We ourselves“. Lead by singer and percussion legend Eric Owusu and bass player and producer Yannick Nolting, the Berlin-based outfit has established itself as an international touring band over the past 2 years recording a BBC6 Session at Maida Vale Studios and playing some of the finest stages around the globe such as SXSW, Supersonic Jazz and ESNS, while many more are about to come on their upcoming release tour in 2024 including London (Jazz Cafe), Paris (New Morning), Madrid (Sala Villanos), Berlin (Gretchen), Amsterdam (Paradiso), Sao Paolo (Blue Note) and many more.

Infused by fundamental elements of Ghanian Highlife from the 70s the band has its own take on a number of influences that goes far beyond just trying to imitated the greats that came before. The band consists of former band members of Tony Allen, Ebo Taylor, Pat Thomas and Orlando Julius. Playing and recording with these legends of Highlife and Afrobeat for decades surely shaped their perception of sound. With their rousing and energetic live performances they have made themselves a name throughout Europe and beyond. While carrying the audience through a mix of tight arrangements and spontaneous improvisation you better be around when Jembaa Groove takes off to groove and lets you float through a variety of dreamy hornlines, stirring guitars and celestial vocals. 

Being a mix of members of African and European descend hailing from different corners of the planet Jembaa Groove blend a melting pot of influences that melt into what they say is a contemporary take on Highlife, Jazz and Soul. The band represents their very own and new sound which they consider is ever evolving as going through life in a progressive way means having your eyes and ears open to everything happening around you at any time.

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Venue Address

25 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JZ

Venue Rating

4.5 / 5 based on 1028 reviews

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