Kotoa – Earthwise EP Launch

Exciting young Brixton 5-piece Kotoa celebrate the release of their debut EP, entitled Earthwise, with a full live show featuring special guests & DJ Dom Servini (Wah Wah 45s). Made up of drummer Laurie Campling, bassist Frank Black, keyboard player Sam Hillier, guitarist and vocalist Memphis Koloi & saxophonist and vocalist Maia Avery, Kotoa recently signed to Wah Wah 45s, bringing a refreshing sound, blending political rhetoric, soulful melodies & heavy bass lines. Deeply influenced by dub, trip hop & the recent rise of African inspired jazz, Kotoa are a rising force in Brixton’s historic music scene.

Following on from the success of their first two singles, Higher Being and I Am, and their cover version of Fela Kuti’s Zombie, which received support from Gilles Peterson on BBC Radio 6 Music and Worldwide FM, this exciting young outfit present their full debut EP, entitled Earthwise. Produced by revered musician and engineer Benedic Lamdin (Nostalgia 77) it’s an uplifting yet provocative EP that seamlessly shifts between Afrobeat, dub, jazz and deep soul.

“Great stuff!” Gilles Peterson (BBC 6 Music)

“Really gorgeous record!! Enjoying immensely. Big love for this. Keeping a close eye on these guys!”” Tina Edwards (Worldwide FM)