Carry Me Home, by Kokoroko

Carry Me Home

by Kokoroko

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Inspired by the wonderful Dele Sosimi & dedicated to Julian Samuel Caulker & Alexander Bamidele Ighamre

'“Before melody or harmony, there’s rhythm,” cites Sheila Maurice-Grey, the band leader of Kokoroko, when speaking to Dele Sosimi about musical structure. A profound statement that is reflected through the sonic depths of their hypnotically bracing new single, ‘Carry me home’. The track was inspired by conversations with the masterful Sosimi, whose technical ability in bridging the gap between the West African afrobeat sound of his roots, and the London energy of his upbringing, has directly informed the ever-impressive capabilities demonstrated by London’s eight-piece collective, Kokoroko.

Maurice-Grey's sharpened understanding and deeply perceptive admiration of those who came before us, combined with the band’s gritty London energy, combusts in the form of their new track; a rhythmic whirlwind, layered in wondrous segments of harmonic beauty, creating a sound that simultaneously balances the energetic dance-like qualities of their track, ‘Uman’, whilst offering elements of the introspective emotion felt in their soul-stirring joint, Abusey Junction.

Dedicated to Maurice-Grey’s late cousin, and percussionist Onome Edgeworth’s grandfather, the track’s interchanging vocals and brass breaks, propelled forward alongside the foundational percussion and bassline rhythms, make you want to dance until you cry.

From their release on Brownswood’s ‘We Out Here’ compilation two years ago, to their debut EP release in 2019; this last year has seen them progress from their memorable MOTH Club launch party, to over 80 shows around the world, recently selling out the Roundhouse for a special ‘In the Round’ gig. Kokoroko’s technical brilliance and improvisational adventure, illuminated through their versatility structurally and sonically, are testament to not only how far they have come, but the distance they still have to travel.' - Haseeb Iqbal

Sheila Maurice-Grey - Trumpet, Vocals
Cassie Kinoshi - Tenor Sax, Vocals
Richie Seivwright - Trombone, Vocals
Onome Edgeworth - Percussion
Ayo Salawu - Drums
Oscar Jerome - Guitar
Tobi Adenaike-Johnson - Guitar
Yohan Kebede - Keys
Duane Atherley - Bass Guitar

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released March 3, 2020

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Kokoroko London, UK

Kokoroko channel the greats of West Africa through a jazz-rooted approach, building on the foundations laid by Fela Kuti, Tony Allen and Ebo Taylor; they lace interrelated influences together into a soul shaking, horn fueled sound. They draw from the music they grew up with, the echoes of Afrobeat and highlife heard in melodies, drum patterns and harmonised vocals. ... more

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Nov 15

Technikum (im Werksviertel Mitte)

Munich, Germany
Nov 17

Le Trianon

Paris, France
Nov 19

Le Bikini

Toulouse, France
Nov 20

Le Rocher de Palmer

Cenon, France
Nov 21

Le Lieu Unique

Nantes, France
Nov 23

Assembly Rooms

Edinburgh, UK
Nov 25

New Century Hall

Manchester, UK
Nov 26

O2 Academy Bristol

Bristol, UK
May 20

O2 Academy Brixton

London, UK

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