KOKOROKO: PPL Momentum
A young, 8-piece group with West African roots and inner London hues, 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, echoes of Afrobeat and Highlife ringing through their melodies, drum patterns and harmonised vocals.
From their release on Brownswood’s ‘We Out Here’ compilation two years ago, to their debut EP release in 2019; the past 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.
This funding will support marketing for their upcoming album, through a promotional video, radio and digital marketing and a comprehensive visual identity for the band.