Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Cult live afro-house dance sensations Afriquoi charmed the world with their fusion of Gambian kora, Congolese guitar, Mandinka percussion and infectious electronics. 100% essential and uplifting experience for all human souls into Francis Bebey, Ata Kak / Awesome Tapes From Africa, UK Funky, The Busy Twist, Onipa, K.O.G."
Join the Headfirst mailing list for our unbiased recommendations.
A gig held at The Trinity Centre on Saturday 16th December. The event starts at 19:30.
Ear Trumpet Music Presents: Afriquoi. Standing Show at Trinity, Trinity Road, Bristol, BS2 0NW - 14+ (Under 18's to be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Doors + DJ (Bungzo) from 7:30pm
Live African dance music, fusing Congolese guitar + Gambian kora virtuosity with UK electronic sensibilities to create uplifting, dancefloor- friendly new music for a new generation of music fans.
Afriquoi are an underground sensation, bringing an uplifting fusion of African music and live electronics. The masterful 5-piece live show combines Gambian kora, Congolese guitar + Mandinka percussion styles with electronic music drawing on house, garage, disco, soul + jungle to create something entirely unique.
Based in London, Afriquoi is a UK afro supergroup, with every musician a band leader in their own right. With members ranging in age across 3 decades, originating from Africa, the Carribean and the UK, Afriquoi is true fusion music in the best sense of the word, bringing together a vast depth of musical knowledge, culture and life experience.
Formed in 2011 out of London’s cultural melting pot, they have established a cult gobal fanbase, loved by fans both of African and electronic music. Their afro house classic ‘Kudaushe’ has become an established favourite in clubs all over the world, and they have toured all over Europe, with huge crowds singing along to their songs on major stages at Glastonbury, WOMAD, Dimensions, Fusion, Boomtown, Shambala, Bestival, Secret Garden Party and the London 2012 Olympics.
The debut album ‘Kolaba’ was released on 11th September 2015 on Wormfood Records, followed up by ‘Abobo Nation Part 1‘ in May 2016 and ‘Starship/Can I Know You‘ (featuring acclaimed jazz saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings and Ghanaian drumming troupe Kakatsitsi) in May 2017. 2nd EP ‘Time is A Gift Which We Share All the Time’ dropped in 2020 on French label Mawimbi, with new EP ‘Leave Your Vanity’ coming out in early 2023, including remixes by Zed Bias, Shy One, WheelUP and others.
The Afriquoi DJ set with live percussion has become something of a phenomenon in its own right, tearing up the floor with a wide spread of Afriquoi’s influences, from Oumou Sangare and Francis Bebey right through to Louie Vega and Midland. Check out DJ mixes for Dimensions Festival and Rinse FM.
Bungzo
As a non-binary and queer DJ, Bungzo seeks to create
safe, accessible spaces for folks to express themselves
and be free. Bungzo is a versatile DJ with their music
spanning genres such as world, global bass, footwork,
jungle, D&B, and jungle tek. During their sets and in their
mixes, Bungzo reaches inwards and brings out their deep
pleasure and joy in dancing to music, sharing in delight
and exhilaration with audiences.
Bungzo began their musical journey as a DJ with the
Intervention Workshops and Mix Nights, a course run by
Saffron Records. Since then, they have had a lot of
success playing with the female & non-binary DJ crew,
Booty Bass, at the biggest clubs in Bristol, as well as
festivals like Glastonbury, as well as a monthly radio
show on SWU.FM. https://eartrumpetmusic.co.uk
Entry requirements: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Doors + DJ (Bungzo) from 7:30pm
Live African dance music, fusing Congolese guitar + Gambian kora virtuosity with UK electronic sensibilities to create uplifting, dancefloor- friendly new music for a new generation of music fans.
Afriquoi are an underground sensation, bringing an uplifting fusion of African music and live electronics. The masterful 5-piece live show combines Gambian kora, Congolese guitar + Mandinka percussion styles with electronic music drawing on house, garage, disco, soul + jungle to create something entirely unique.
Based in London, Afriquoi is a UK afro supergroup, with every musician a band leader in their own right. With members ranging in age across 3 decades, originating from Africa, the Carribean and the UK, Afriquoi is true fusion music in the best sense of the word, bringing together a vast depth of musical knowledge, culture and life experience.
Formed in 2011 out of London’s cultural melting pot, they have established a cult gobal fanbase, loved by fans both of African and electronic music. Their afro house classic ‘Kudaushe’ has become an established favourite in clubs all over the world, and they have toured all over Europe, with huge crowds singing along to their songs on major stages at Glastonbury, WOMAD, Dimensions, Fusion, Boomtown, Shambala, Bestival, Secret Garden Party and the London 2012 Olympics.
The debut album ‘Kolaba’ was released on 11th September 2015 on Wormfood Records, followed up by ‘Abobo Nation Part 1‘ in May 2016 and ‘Starship/Can I Know You‘ (featuring acclaimed jazz saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings and Ghanaian drumming troupe Kakatsitsi) in May 2017. 2nd EP ‘Time is A Gift Which We Share All the Time’ dropped in 2020 on French label Mawimbi, with new EP ‘Leave Your Vanity’ coming out in early 2023, including remixes by Zed Bias, Shy One, WheelUP and others.
The Afriquoi DJ set with live percussion has become something of a phenomenon in its own right, tearing up the floor with a wide spread of Afriquoi’s influences, from Oumou Sangare and Francis Bebey right through to Louie Vega and Midland. Check out DJ mixes for Dimensions Festival and Rinse FM.
Bungzo
As a non-binary and queer DJ, Bungzo seeks to create
safe, accessible spaces for folks to express themselves
and be free. Bungzo is a versatile DJ with their music
spanning genres such as world, global bass, footwork,
jungle, D&B, and jungle tek. During their sets and in their
mixes, Bungzo reaches inwards and brings out their deep
pleasure and joy in dancing to music, sharing in delight
and exhilaration with audiences.
Bungzo began their musical journey as a DJ with the
Intervention Workshops and Mix Nights, a course run by
Saffron Records. Since then, they have had a lot of
success playing with the female & non-binary DJ crew,
Booty Bass, at the biggest clubs in Bristol, as well as
festivals like Glastonbury, as well as a monthly radio
show on SWU.FM. https://eartrumpetmusic.co.uk
Entry requirements: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Other afrobeat gigs
