Kokoroko is an innovative and venerable collective on the UK music scene, known for their fusion of Afrobeat with jazz sensibilities and a modern touch that embraces various other genres. The band’s name, "Kokoroko," means 'be strong' in Urhobo, reflecting their music's potent combination of cultural heritage and empowering messages. Often highlighted by their powerful brass section and rhythmic percussion, their sound carries the legacy of West African music greats while incorporating contemporary London's diverse and pulsating energy.

Showcasing a plethora of remixes, like those seen in "Could We Be More Remixes," the group has continuously expanded their footprint in the global music community, allowing diverse reinterpretations of their works that integrate electronic, house, and experimental sounds. Having carved a niche for themselves with soul-stirring original compositions, they also have a growing list of remixes that compliment and reimagine their tunes, including "We Give Thanks (KeiyaA Remix)" and "Ewà Inú (Vanyfox Remix)." Kokoroko's commitment to building bridges between the old and new – between diasporic musical traditions and cutting-edge urban sounds – makes them a transformative force in music today.

Genres

British Jazz

Indie Soul

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Latest Release

Ewà Inú (Vanyfox Remix)

Kokoroko•

Vanyfox

Single - Released November 10, 2023