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?THE CONGO MEETS CUBA IN AN EXUBERANT EXPLOSION OF MUSIC?
Grupo Lokito create a modern-day cocktail of two of the great world music genres. Fusing blistering contemporary Congolese grooves with the fire of Cuban music. The results have had audiences dancing in a haze of energy.
EUGENE MAKUTA vocals
IDDO DONNATELLA vocals
SHYAM SHAH guitar
TBC rhythm guitar
JIMMY MARTINEZ bass
RAPHAEL DELFINO drums
The glorious melodious vocals of Congolese front men Eugene Makuta and Iddo Donnatella blending with soaring guitars courtesy of Kenyan rising star Shama Shah and riding the rhythmic powerhouse team of bassist Jimmy and drummer Ernesto. Since their formation in 2006 the band have gone from strength to strength, completing several UK tours and building a solid following. Their latest release ?Bomoko? is out now on vinyl and download.
? Bomoko is a highly accomplished album that gives a great indication of Grupo Lokito's joyous live performance. Martin Sinnock, Songlines April 2023
? ?Grass roots music played with gusto. Live entertainment at its best.'?Chilli Fiesta, August 2019
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A pub and music bar on the perimeter of Cambridge Circus, at the corner of Romilly Street and Moor Street. First licensed in 1686 as the George, the current building dates from 1898 and the current name from 1986. (One of the old names, Cantons, can be seen being held by one of the gargoyles on the top of the building).
Famous in the 1960s and 70s for folk music and then punk, latterly it has become a jazz venue and home to SpiceJazz club. Up to 5 real ales from the McMullen range on offer and free admission to the main bar but you may have to pay for some music gigs in the basement.
Upstairs at the Spice is for drinks, eats and good times. Enjoy Great British classics with special seasonal dishes prepared daily by our chefs.
6 Moor Street,
Soho,
City of Westminster,
Greater London,
England,
W1D 5NA.
020 7437 7013
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