Jembaa Groove – Fresh Afro-Soul Music – Ghana’s Highlife going by the heartbeat of 70s Soul Music.
A multicultural band founded in late 2020 by bass player and composer Yannick Nolting and singer-percussionist Eric Owusu. This 7-piece live band combines fresh sounds from Berlin’s underground music scene with traditional West-African sounds from Ghana and Mali.
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 to the Eco Park this November with their second studio album Ye Ankasa/We ourselves.
Infused by fundamental elements of Ghanian Highlife from the 70’s, the band has its own take on a number of influences that goes far beyond just trying to imitated the greats that came before. With their rousing and energetic live performances they have made themselves a name throughout Europe and beyond.
Get ready for Jembaa Groove to take you on a journey, floating through a variety of dreamy horn lines, 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 result in what they say is a contemporary take on Highlife, Jazz and Soul.
DATE – Saturday 23rd November
TIMES – Bar + food from 6pm / Live music from 8pm – 1am
FOOD – We will have Truly Crumptious on site serving up delicious sweet and savoury homemade crumpets from 6pm till late!
TICKETS – Early bird £12 / Advance Online £14 (Over 18’s only)