Yamäya amalgamate influences from across the great African continent including Afrobeat, Griots and Ethiopiques with dub, hip hop, jazz and beyond. Those rich and intricate grooves are then layered with the inimitable rhythm and harmonic palette of traditional African song and rap.
Expect triumphant horns, majestic vocals, and an unparalleled heavy rhythm section. One of the best live bands in Britain delivering powerful original music eclectically drawn from Afrobeat, Ethio-Jazz, Dub, Mbalax, Jazz, and other distinctly UK styles.
Support from The Jungle Effect
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EVENT INFO
Doors open 7pm; Support band 7.30pm to 8.10pm, Main band 8.30pm to 10.30pm; Recorded music set and happy hour 10.30 to 11.30pm
TICKETS
Tickets £18 General admission, £16 Guildford Jazz Members, £10 concessions +£1 booking fee
Please note this event is standing only, please let us know if you need seats
* concession tickets apply if you are in receipt of universal credit, income support or job seekers allowance, are registered disabled or are under 25
WHO'S PLAYING?
“Fresh, uplifting and cannot help loving the more I listen to every one of the ten works. From the powerfully delivered lead vocals which take me to Senegal, the Trombone solo, tenor sax solo, baritone sax solo, guitar solo all being spot-on where they pop up, to the horn arrangements which create the promise of yet more to come” – Dele Sosimi, Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80
“Yamäya’s debut album, recorded in collaboration with Senegalese singer Khadim Sarr, is an absolute behemoth that fuses afrobeat, griot, ethiopiques, soul and jazz. It is a massive, exultant sound that is guaranteed to get you moving. Frankly, it is the biggest sound I have heard this decade and it is utterly joyous.” - Gordon Rutherford, Louder Than War
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwSx45gBIdY
Support: The Jungle Effect
The Jungle Effect is a Guildford-based, Nu- soul band known for their unique blend of soul vocals, progressive guitar and catchy bass lines. They captivate audiences with their exciting live shows and memorable songs. Drawing inspiration from jazz, funk and dance music brings a fresh perspective to the soul scene.
DIRECTIONS
The Boileroom,13 Stoke Fields, Guildford. Surrey, GU14LS
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