Kokoroko | We Out Here: Online & On Air | August

[Assisi]

Everybody talks about how one band has more talent than another, or how one writes better and more original music but these days, bands like Kokoroko, a group of people who seem effortless in the way they play, and really just look like they're enjoying each other's musicianship - that's the highest musical achievement for me.

[Joshualbm]

Good lord this is fantastic. While the music industry keeps feeding the masses baby food, there's music like this for the deeply hungry for true artistry. Love and power to you all, thank you for raising the bar!

[ace]

OUTSTANDING! Got Grandma toe tapping, head boppin here in North Carolina!

[hopeclayburnsax]

As a fellow black woman horn player, this band makes me so happy and inspired. Love from Memphis 💜

[jayaprakashsatyamurthy]

Jazz is alive and well and more vital than ever. Thank you, Kokoroko.

[tebogomasenamela]

Tears running down my face. Just reminded me of my Hero Hugh Masekela. Healing!

[hildacolon]

Kokoroko! London, afro beat! Great sound!
Sheila Maurice-Grey - Trumpet, vocals
Cassie Kinoshi - Alto saxophone, percussion, vocals
Richie Seivwright - trumpet, vocals, percussion
Yohan Kebede - Keyboards
Duane Atherley - Bass
Toby Adenaike - Guitar
Onome Edgeworth - Percussion
Ayo Salawu - Drums

[zigzag]

I love the fact they look like people real people enjoying music. Beautiful

[tristanvadimterranova]

Jesus Christ !
YouTube just showed me a framed picture of a woman playing the trumpet.

I cliked and now I am mind blown by the high quality of that music.

[tomas]

I see people on the comments talking about talent, but i dont see only talent here. What they have is called harmony, and its something almost like magic. Of course they have talent to play their instruments but you can hear how they enjoy playing together. Everyone's doing their part but they wouldnt sound like this if it wasnt for their cooperation. It's beautiful seeing(and listening) to these people who are clearly just vibing with their sounds. Its so beautiful. I love it.

[kickemindafacestyleson]

...now a permanent part of my music selection and collection, thank Youtube algorithim this time, what a find....

[deano]

Real music! No auto tuned voices!
Such a delicious, refreshing treat for my ears! ❤️

[jacktack]

The highest musical achievement for me and my people is to preserve the heritage and strength and light that has been continuously drained out of us! that's why it's so rare to see and here this in this time because they are embracing the Holy Spirit cultivating it and letting it shine we are the people of the book HalleluYAH!!!!

[polimana]

was listening to your music every day when i was living in London, on the train, the bus, cycling around, through rain and snow and (very little) sun. you made the soundtrack to my life there, couldn't have asked for a lovelier sound

[byronprice]

My buddy for over 55 years sent me this just like he hip me to Pharoah Sanders 55 years ago. This goes into the permenant playlist just like the Great Pharoah

[jabehauber]

First of all: HORNS!!! Fantastic. Second: vocals, specifically the chords. Third: that wooden snare!!! Sick.The hit at 6:52 and the rim work after that sounds like magic.

[tajmabruno]

Absolutely love Kokoroko. Such immensely talented individuals.

[carlinwoods]

🎼wow…I don’t know anything about this Kokoroko. I don’t know how long they been together but I hope they last a few decades. They are poised to shock the world.🎺🎺🎺

[willykayak]

.... this is one talented and cohesive group of you for your gift to us.

[richardappiah]

Love this kind of music...where would we be without music. Music is life