MOST OF US WILL NEVER DO GREAT THINGS, BUT WE CAN ALL DO SMALL THINGS IN A GREAT WAY.
Grupo Lokito
Grupo Lokito create a modern-day cocktail of two of the great world musics, fusing blistering contemporary Congolese grooves with the fire of Cuban music. The results have audiences dancing in a haze of energy.
The glorious melodious vocals of Congolese front men Eugene Makuta and Iddo Donnatell blend with soaring guitars courtesy of guitarists Kenyan rising star Shama Shah and Congolese legend Ladi Mbala, and the lilting keyboards of Latin piano player Sara McGuinness. All of this sits on top of the rhythmic powerhouse of Ernesto Marichales(drums), Emeris Solis (congas) and Jimmy Martinez (bass).
Since their formation in 2006, the band have gone from strength to strength, completing several UK tours and building a solid following. As if the groove weren’t enough, the band have developed a rapport with their audiences which gets everyone up on their feet. This was reflected in the band being named ‘Tropical Act of The Year 2017’ by the UK Lukas Awards.
When the occasion allows, the band expands to include the blistering horn section of Deanna Wilhelm (trumpet), Clare Hirst (sax) and Landy Díaz (trombone).