About

Kokoroko performs on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 20:00 at SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen. The London Afrobeat group mixes West-African disco, neo-soul, jazz, high life and funk.

What to expect

Kokoroko is a London Afrobeat group of eight musicians, led by trumpeter Sheila Maurice-Grey, known for complex compositions with lyrical guitars, harmonic wind instruments and strong percussion.

  • London Afrobeat group
  • Eight musicians, led by Sheila Maurice-Grey
  • West-African disco, neo-soul, jazz, high life and funk
  • Influences: Fela Kuti, Ebo Taylor, Tony Allen
  • First release Abusey Junction went viral
  • Band met at London Jazz School
  • Played Rockit Festival 2019
  • Young multicultural collective

Dates

  1. SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen
  2. Poppodium 013, Tilburg
  3. 013 Poppodium, Tilburg
  4. Blue Note London
  5. Blue Note London

Line-up

Listen before you go

KOKOROKO - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP

Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.

Questions

When does Kokoroko start and end?

Kokoroko runs Wednesday, 16 December 2026, 21:30.

Where is Kokoroko?

Kokoroko takes place at Blue Note London, St Martin's Ln, London.

How much are tickets for Kokoroko?

Tickets for Kokoroko cost €32.50 on the official ticket shop.

Who plays at Kokoroko?

The line-up of Kokoroko: KOKOROKO.

How can I book?

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Getting there

Blue Note London, St Martin's Ln, WC2N 4HX London, England, GB

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