Irresistible Dancing

In October Cotham Club brings to you Hélélé - a fiery Afro-beat dance ensemble led by the legendary Cameroonian balafonist and singer, Alphonese Daudet Touna.

Inspired by the rhythms of the Bantu Forest of West Africa, Alphonse Daudet Tona formed Hélélé to 'enrich and share his music with the world'. The haunting vocals, sung in his own tribal language 'Bassa', send messages of peace and hope. With influences from Makossa to Bikutsi - the grooves are guaranteed to exhilarate audiences.

The band - comprising guitarist Neil Smith (This Is The Kit), saxophonist Dino Christodoulou (Milon), kit drummer Greg White (recorded at Abbey Road), bassist Ron Phelan (tours internationally regularly) - has headlined at festivals and major venues across the UK and supported well known artists such as Eliades Ochoa of the Buena Vista Social Club. Performances include Glastonbury, Shambala, Marlborough Jazz Festival and London's South Bank Centre.

We invite you to join us for an evening of song and dance!

Cotham Club presents a monthly series of friendly affordable Friday concerts with a warm welcome, free food, a bar, music, and storytelling.

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