Celebrating Okoe' is a tribute to a great drum master, mixing Ghanaian rhythms with Scottish Jazz spirit, Afrobeat vibes, singing, funky horns, jazz improvisation and incredible dancing for an explosion of Kpanlogo grooves with Tom Bancroft, Thomas Annang Adie Baako-Elias and guests.
A joyous showcase of music, dance and song by 13-piece African Groove Machine honouring the late Okoe Ardyfio - A Ghanaian master drummer. Okoe trained Thomas Annang and Adie Baako-Elias as master drummer and dancer. Many years later Okoe also taught Scottish jazz drummer and composer Tom Bancroft. The rest is history...
Venue 195: NCP Castle Terrace Car Park, EH1 2EW
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