‘THE CONGO MEETS CUBA IN AN EXUBERANT EXPLOSION OF MUSIC’ 

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. 

HIGHLIGHTS 

• New album ‘BOMOKO out NOW on Vinyl 

•  Arts Council Touring Grant Jan 2024

• Africa Oyé Festival, Liverpool June 2023 

• EFG London Jazz Festival, November 2023 

• WOMAD, Charlton Park, July 2022 

• ‘Tropical Act of the Year’, UK Lukas Awards 2017 

• Arts Council Grant ‘Creative Music Production’, May 2020

BIOGRAPHY 

The glorious melodious vocals of Congolese front men Eugene Makuta and Iddo Donnatella blends with soaring guitars courtesy of Kenyan rising star Shama Shah, and  the lilting keyboards of Latin piano player Sara. All of this sits on top of the rhythmic powerhouse team of Ernesto (drums), Emeris (congas), Ladi Mbala (rhythm guitar) and Jimmy (bass) 

Since their formation in 2006 the band have gone from strength to strength, completing several UK tours and building a solid following. 

We are excited to announce that our latest release ‘Bomoko’ is out now on vinyl and for  download. 

AUDIO LINK 

VIDEO LINKS 

• Bomoko is a highly accomplished album that gives a great indication of Grupo Lokito’s joyous live performance. Martin Sinnock, Songlines April 2023

• ‘We were delighted to welcome Grupo Lokito to our festival in 2023. Not only are the band supremely talented with a perfect sound for our event, but their strong ties to the Congolese community in the UK meant we were able to cater to an audience that we may otherwise not have reached. We look forward to working with them again in the future.’ Africa Oyé, June 2023

• ‘The whole show was invigorating, blessed. It’s one thing to play ‘a lo Cubano’, and Very professional and friendly band. Great entertainers who engage the audience not just with their energetic music but also their personalities which shine from the stage. The dance moves mesmerising! An all-round fabulous show. Rory (Stage Manager) and Trish (Compère) Monument Stage – Nottingham Riverside Festival 2023

• ‘This is the 4th time we have booked Grupo Lokito and the professionalism and the performance were world class.’ – Focus Africa 10^th Anniversary Show, July 2023

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