KOJO

[African Heritage Month] NEW DATE!  Sudanese musicians Alex Atiol and Paul Atayna formed KOJO in 1996 after escaping their war torn country and immigrating to Canada. Meaning "re-birth" in Didinga, KOJO reflects the refugees search for renewal in an adopted country. KOJO’s mesmerizing sound is made up of the rhythmical layering of the lokembe (thumb piano) in a repertoire that weaves traditional Sudanese songs with original compositions sung in various Sudanese languages. Join them to experience some history and some beautiful music.

JazzEast is proud to celebrate once again African Heritage Month as a part of our TD Halifax JazzLabs program. This year, we have invited to the stage three popular and successful performers who are at the top of their form of performance. The variety of expression they represent demonstrates the richness of African culture and gives us plenty of reason to celebrate African Heritage in Nova Scotia!