Jazz Souled Out
Lakuta
In Association with Shades of Soul Ltd
Last Show: Thursday 10 th February 2022
PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
Signed to Tru Thoughts Recordings, Lakuta reference a wide range of genres in their writing, blending traditional instruments with a modern, hard-hitting sound. Lakuta is a Brighton based collective of percussion, guitar, kora, bass and horns, fronted by the soulful and uplifting vocal talent of Siggi Mwasote and presents a simmering and perfectly seasoned casserole of soul, afrobeat, funk, reggae, highlife and jazz. Their album ‘Brothers & Sisters’ received glowing reviews in mainstream press nationally and internationally, with heavy rotation on BBC Radio 1, 1 Extra, 2, 3, and 6 Music, FIP and Double J. “Infectiously danceable” – The Guardian // ”Perfect.. I really love that! Amazing Afrobeat-influenced sound” - Lauren Laverne // “Outstanding” - The Australian