Past Event
Music

Africa in the Lounge: Lakuta (livestream)

Sat 15 May 2021

Africa in the Lounge is back for a fourth series kicking off with Lakuta - a musical collective that formed in Brighton but which is a true global act. Founded by vocalist-percussionist Cicely Taylor and fronted by vocalist Siggi Mwasote, Lakuta’s members heritage includes Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Malaysia, Spain and the UK. The result is a highly danceable mix of Afrobeat, funk, Latino and tropical grooves, blending traditional instruments to create a hard-hitting sound.

Their 2016 album Brothers and Sisters released on Tru Thoughts received widespread acclaim and radio airplay. Now experience them performing live in this exclusive livestream.

Live streamed on African Night Fever's Facebook and YouTube.


Africa in the Lounge is the popular livestream concert series produced by African Night Fever & Yaram Arts, which brings the rhythms and melodies of Africa to audiences around the world.