Afro grooves and fierce energy, featuring the electrifying Kweku of Ghana (K.O.G.) & Nubiyan Twist producer/guitarist Tom Excell.
ONIPA
“A RED HOT COCKTAIL OF AFRO FUTURISM GROOVES WHICH TAKE US FROM ACCRA TO JOHANNESBURG, PASSING BY KINSHASA AND OTHER PLANETS.” LE MONDE
Afro futurist sensations Onipa unleashed their debut album, ‘We No Be Machine’ on Strut Records March 2020. The record combines deep afro grooves, electronics and fierce energy in an effervescent celebration of cultural and musical encounters.
Born out of deep collaboration between long-time friends K.O.G. (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 5-piece live show features KOG on vocals, balafon and percussion, Tom on guitar, percussion and electronics, Dwayne Kilvington (Wonky Logic) on synths and MPC, Joe Henwood (Nubiyan Twist) on barritone sax & electronics and Finn Booth (Nubiyan Twist) on drums
Tapes Of Utopia, a new mixtape from Onipa full of dancefloor fire, is due for release in September 2021 on Boomerang Records…
“An effervescent, life-affirming Pan-African tour” Mojo
CHIMINYO
Chiminyo is a drummer and producer based in North London who combines the raw, immediate live sound of percussion and the futuristic timbres of his electronic productions to create his own, daring soundworld. Via laboriously self-coded software, each cymbal crash and drum hit triggers a synth or sample, allowing Chiminyo complete control and freeing him of all loops, click-tracks and backing tracks.
As well as his own solo project, Chiminyo performs and records with some of the leading figures of London’s music scene, including spiritual jazz-leaning outfit Maisha and psychedelic energy bomb Cykada. He has also collaborated and recorded with Gary Bartz, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings, Theon Cross, and Zara McFarlane. The drummer, who through his craft uses a range of technological equipment, is also sponsored by Roland and Bosphorus, as well as being an Ableton artist.
The up-and-coming musician released a debut EP last year entitled ‘I Am Chiminyo’, a visceral introduction to his all-encompassing universe. Described by Clash magazine as “a startingly inventive percussive workout”, the three tracks flow through a cascade of ethereal arpeggios, thumping basslines, and heavy, dance-inducing beats. Critically-acclaimed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, BBC 1Xtra and Jazz FM, it indirectly earnt Chiminyo a Jazz FM Digital Award nomination whilst the track ‘Kandy Lanx’ was nominated for a 2020 Worldwide FM Award.
This event will take place in Costa Del Tottenham's outdoor, covered, heated terrace. Drinks will be brought by table-service and you are kindly requested to stay in your seats at all times.