Our much-loved music night at Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, with an explosive duo show from Onipa and Senegalese songwriter Abdoulaye Samb.
This event will be operating with reduced capacity, and a host of measures to ensure that social distancing is observed and government guidelines are followed. For our full COVID-19 safety precautions, please click here.
ONIPA (Duo show)
Afro grooves, electronics and fierce energy.
Afro futurist sensations Onipa unleashed their debut album, 'We No Be Machine' on Strut Records in March 2020. The record combines deep afro grooves, electronics and fierce energy in an effervescent celebration of cultural and musical encounters.
ONIPA means ‘human’ in Akan, the ancient language of the Ashanti people of Ghana. It’s a message of connection through collaboration: from Ghana to London, our ancestors to our children, Onipa brings energy, groove, electronics, afrofuturism, dance and fire!
Born out of deep collaboration between long-time friends KOG (Kweku of Ghana of KOG and the Zongo Brigade) and Tom Excell (MD, guitarist and writer of acclaimed jazz/ soul afrobeat pioneers Nubiyan Twist), the 4-piece live show features KOG on vocals, balafon and percussion, Tom Excell on guitar, percussion and electronics, Dwayne Kilvington (Wonky Logic) on synths and MPC and Finn Booth (Nubiyan Twist) on drums.
“A red hot cocktail of urban grooves which takes us from Accra to Johannesburg, passing by Kinshasa and other planets.”Le Monde
The duo show will feature KOG and Tom Excell, with no drop in the raw power of their music.
ABDOULAYE SAMB
Originally from Senegal, Abdoulaye Samb was inspired by his brother who was a musician.
His brother started to teach him how to play the drums. However Abdoulaye Samb had the opportunity to work in a builders merchant in the village of Yene by the sea.
He was influenced by the beautiful scenery and the surroundings. All of the sudden, he had the urge to create his own sound. He went back to the shop and grabbed the tools he could find and started making his own guitar with fishing rods and a petrol can. Since then, the guitar became his favourite instrument.
His original music is inspired by Fula and Mandinka cultures among many others.
The name of the band means “The love of cultural mixing”, which expresses the richness of Senegalese traditions and ethnicities, the beauty in bringing them together, as well as an open-minded approach to all cultures and people.
The music has grown from Abdoulaye’s travels, collaborations and researches in Africa and Europe.
About this Event
This event will be operating with reduced capacity, and a host of measures to ensure that social distancing is observed and government guidelines are followed. For our full COVID-19 safety precautions, please click here.
Since our first season in 2013, our event at Dalston Eastern Curve Garden has always inspired audiences in a unique and thrilling way. This season of events captures the essence of a weekend rural festival in the centre of Dalston on a Tuesday evening.
The phenomenal surrounds of the garden combine with delicious pizzas from David Latto, and a supreme and ever-evolving roster of acts, to create a magical atmosphere which brings people together in a friendly and welcoming space.
It's a community of music-lovers joined to celebrate the warm months in a carefree and supportive atmosphere, with a compelling live soundtrack.
TICKETS
Limited seats are available in the auditorium, with a separation of at least 1m between each chair.
Tables can also be booked as a single block for groups which are cohabiting or in a 'bubble' together.
COVID-19
A full document regarding Covid-19 safety measures can be found here.
PLEASE NOTE that this is an outdoor concert which will go ahead regardless of the weather. Please bring appropriate clothing, including waterproofs if rain is forecast.