Kokoroko | We Out Here: Online & On Air | August

[@Dom2Wan]

Everybody talks about how one band has more talent than another, or how one writes better and more original music but these days, bands like Kokoroko, a group of people who seem effortless in the way they play, and really just look like they're enjoying each other's musicianship - that's the highest musical achievement for me.

[@netteleverett4871]

Absolutely!!💎

[@RethabileMatete]

Well said! They truly make it look super effortless.

[@TD-np6ze]

Reminds me of earlier times, Like 1930s/40s Jazz Era Clarinetist Artie Shaw: "Everybody Played an Instrument... or else they carried guns" 1960s/early 70s-- EVERYBODY played in a Band -- Music was Everywhere!!! Great musicians & jam sessions! (Today's Synthesizer $hit ain't music)

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

@@TD-np6ze always this dogmatic way of seeing things. couldn't this keyboard be used as a synth? and he could still play jazz, I would probably like it, and not care whether it was "music" or not.

[@TD-np6ze]

@@RayasNegroOvejas In late 70's, Stevie Wonder innovations used keyboard as entire band - he was probably one of few genius talents that could pull it off? But after a few years, his music became stale.... The 80s Synth-Pop was fun at first, but lacking talent or innovation. So, IMO, there's NOTHING BEATS like a Real Rhythm Section!! Ever listened to Marcus Miller Band? Jazz Bass Guitar -- Incredible!!!

[@Joshualbm]

Good lord this is fantastic. While the music industry keeps feeding the masses baby food, there's music like this for the deeply hungry for true artistry. Love and power to you all, thank you for raising the bar!

[@hopeclayburnsax9369]

As a fellow black woman horn player, this band makes me so happy and inspired. Love from Memphis 💜

[@normg2242]

I'm a bass player and I wish I were black...!

[@aurematic]

@@normg2242 why?

[@normg2242]

@@aurematic No one plays bass like they do...

[@clarencejenkins9345]

Yes Yes Yes! Love it!

[@kabioto]

Memphis represent!

[@hildacolon5822]

Kokoroko! London, afro beat! Great sound! Sheila Maurice-Grey - Trumpet, vocals Cassie Kinoshi - Alto saxophone, percussion, vocals Richie Seivwright - trumpet, vocals, percussion Yohan Kebede - Keyboards Duane Atherley - Bass Toby Adenaike - Guitar Onome Edgeworth - Percussion Ayo Salawu - Drums

[@walidfarah5336]

Thanks

[@mwila1879]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@boneuhfide]

Thanks for the personnel list! Who is playing trombone?

[@hunterhatfield7157]

@@boneuhfide Richie Seivwright on trombone. Typo in OP's list. Sheila Maurice-Grey is trumpet and band leader.

[@ronaldstory7279]

I’m loving this

[@jayaprakashsatyamurthy86]

Jazz is alive and well and more vital than ever. Thank you, Kokoroko.

[@FckYourFeelingsYT]

Lol

[@tebogomasenamela2687]

Tears running down my face. Just reminded me of my Hero Hugh Masekela. Healing!

[@michaelmannion1081]

Runs deep inside and Rejuvenates

[@rossoctober2890]

Hugh a South African treasure.

[@DimestoreLiam]

Yes! Yes! Same for me! Many years ago Masekela played in Detroit three times inside a year-and-a-half; saw him all three, so great! I'm very impressed with Kokoroko, and at this point I am neither easily nor often impressed by anyone, especially in recent years...

[@mokgadimabela8776]

Me! 🙋🏽‍♀️🤧

[@RethabileMatete]

@@DimestoreLiam ESPECIALLY in recent years

[@tristanvadimterranova8053]

Jesus Christ ! KZbin just showed me a framed picture of a woman playing the trumpet. I cliked and now I am mind blown by the high quality of that music.

[@lacgonzart]

Me pasó lo mismo!

[@marielied2531]

o mesmo aqui!

[@VitorAugustoVTR]

Não estou sozinho! 😱👌

[@normg2242]

Same here, bro...!

[@linaefigeniabarnabecruz2818]

Também eu concordo.

[@ace7038]

OUTSTANDING! Got Grandma toe tapping, head boppin here in North Carolina!

[@justanotherti4790]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zigzag4000]

I love the fact they look like people real people enjoying music. Beautiful

[@polimana]

was listening to your music every day when i was living in London, on the train, the bus, cycling around, through rain and snow and (very little) sun. you made the soundtrack to my life there, couldn't have asked for a lovelier sound

[@preciousprince8906]

That is a compliment to the band. Where do you live now?

[@tomas8246]

I see people on the comments talking about talent, but i dont see only talent here. What they have is called harmony, and its something almost like magic. Of course they have talent to play their instruments but you can hear how they enjoy playing together. Everyone's doing their part but they wouldnt sound like this if it wasnt for their cooperation. It's beautiful seeing(and listening) to these people who are clearly just vibing with their sounds. Its so beautiful. I love it.

[@deano1018]

Real music! No auto tuned voices! Such a delicious, refreshing treat for my ears! ❤️

[@ralfmichaelkupetz9755]

yes man

[@jdoe7896]

I can hear the James Brown influence which was adapted by Fela Kuti in their horn section, the bass, and the drums. American Black music is the gold standard! (smiles proudly).

[@thaddrumz1]

Sounds really good to me!..... keeep writing songs like these!

[@jonezzjazz]

What is/are the time signature(s)?

[@brandonmonroe9822]

Fela Kuti was one hell of a man! Wild, free spirited, full of life, & a bit crazy lol.

[@brandonmonroe9822]

@@jonezzjazz I'm feeling it in 5, but I'm usually wrong about those things lol

[@ayankunleakanbi1650]

It was the other way around. Were u around in Nigeria during the FESTAC in 1977. JB was there & was taking his entire band members to FELA's joint for them to c what he wanted. Pls, study the history. The mother comes first b4 the child. Africa is the foundation of all music altho' everyone add their own icing on the African cake as their environments dictates. As the Yoruba adage goes, a river must neva 4get it source.

[@kickemindafacestyleson6986]

...now a permanent part of my music selection and collection, thank KZbin algorithim this time, what a find....

[@WestphillyRhythmconnection]

Same .. it’s nice to see them playing songs I work and drive to everyday

[@normg2242]

Yeah, some times the algorithm gets it right...!!!

[@DimestoreLiam]

Same here. So strange, thinking about Melba Liston all day yesterday, then saw this...

[@jacktack77]

The highest musical achievement for me and my people is to preserve the heritage and strength and light that has been continuously drained out of us! that's why it's so rare to see and here this in this time because they are embracing the Holy Spirit cultivating it and letting it shine we are the people of the book HalleluYAH!!!!

[@jabehauber]

First of all: HORNS!!! Fantastic. Second: vocals, specifically the chords. Third: that wooden snare!!! Sick.The hit at 6:52 and the rim work after that sounds like magic.

[@OurNewestMember]

Fourth: the tight rhythm, intonation, and rich tone at 7:15

[@willykayak]

.... this is one talented and cohesive group of musicians......thank you for your gift to us.

[@curlyvseedstar2108]

Real talent! Real music! Real positive energy! Real healthy food to our souls! What a wonderful treat! Please more of this!!! Thank you for sharing 🎉❤ Don't ever change!!!

[@carlinwoods245]

🎼wow…I don’t know anything about this Kokoroko. I don’t know how long they been together but I hope they last a few decades. They are poised to shock the world.🎺🎺🎺

[@tajmabruno]

Absolutely love Kokoroko. Such immensely talented individuals.

[@f1tof2]

their groove is so tight-nice to see and hear a lead female wind arrangement

[@Stabacs]

how is a wind arrangement „female“? Does it sound different then a „male“ arrangement?

[@f1tof2]

@@Stabacs its rarity to see this kind of arrangement. there are great sax, clarinet[Cohen brother] harmonica female musician but not very often you see 3 of them playing as a lead-especially on this kind of instrument[trumpet for example] but maybe it is just my ignorance-any way they sound great- regardless of their gender

[@SicRBS]

@@f1tof2 Hey bro I totally agree with your comment. We need to get more women recognised and these ladies (and the whole band too haha) sound fantastic!! No disrespect intended BUT FYI this isnt a wind arrangement - the only wind instrument there is the saxophone otherwise trumpet and trombone are brass. Just thought Id comment in case you didn't know! :))))

[@f1tof2]

@@SicRBS thank you! i didnt know-im not a musician, just enthusiastic listener:)

[@chiz420420]

Absolutely

[@byronprice225]

My buddy for over 55 years sent me this just like he hip me to Pharoah Sanders 55 years ago. This goes into the permenant playlist just like the Great Pharoah

[@richardappiah8850]

Love this kind of music...where would we be without music. Music is life

[@denisekoopman4489]

Wow! The level of intricacy (complicity) of these pieces are amazing. As a musician myself, these type of pieces take so so much practice and concentration. Very VERY Well Done! The cherry on the cake is the pure enjoyment from each member

[@donnatoots]

Absolutely ❤

[@Claude1Rochon]

WOW WOW WOW WOW make all them black american jazz legends proud ! REAL PROUD ! fantastique ! ces femmes sont un trésor vivant !! j'adore . merci d'exister

[@joegerard8768]

The keyboard work is simply classy.

[@janellefosuhene4673]

I LOVE THIS! MAKES ME WANT TO PICK UP MY TRUMPET AGAIN!

[@paulgrimm]

Do it! I’m 68 and starting back

[@zeljkobedenikovic9253]

Pick it up Don't be lazy I'm jelaous that I heve never tried

[@InclusiveMusicUK]

Beautiful, female trumpet player, brass section off the wall, amazing. Love from Kingston upon Hull East Yorkshire, England xxx

[@kemiadetona]

This is my fifth time listening to this and it just gets better and better each time. This is music.

[@MegaCirse]

You can't exist without pleasure, even for a second, and it's hard to have sorrow for a long time. Such is existence 🙂

[@75biglew]

Peace and blessings from Los Angeles. These guys and gals are killin it. It's so refreshing to see and hear OUR SOUND, OUR VOICE, OUR TONE, OUR EXPRESSION, being played by US. Love it!!!

[@dmoore2224]

Right Ownnnn! Female Band Members! And on the Trombone which in my opinion is one of the hardest instruments to play because of slide postions to hit the notes! Do It Ya'll

[@stackmosayless-1669]

Much appreciated 🙏🏽 woman playing the horns talent

[@joegerard8768]

Magic!!! This world belongs to these people.They shine upon us.

[@NitroglicerinaBumBum]

I agree with you!!

[@fidelhuerta7662]

Orale!!!!

[@marquewallace]

WOW i absolutely love your sound great magicians coming together, reminds me of Jazz Funk bands in the 70's in America God Bless keep doing it !!

[@angelajauregui560]

Hello Friends ... They are the best !!!

[@cleonadivineofficial]

Gorgeous arrangement! Love to see my people vibing high & shining ☀️

[@zeljkobedenikovic9253]

I'm a fellow Croatian, but I get your vibe Pure talent Pure music Pure class How not to love them❤❤

[@ProfessorCao]

Musicality, technique, feelings, charisma... Great, great band! 👏👏💝💝

[@BeatofHerDrum]

Ran across this video in my suggested vids - So glad I did ! What a talented group :-) Love the groove ......

[@hugorafaelfonsecasilva5315]

Que música poderosa! Bom demais! Excelentes músicos! Depois da pandemia precisam vir ao Brasil!

[@VitorAugustoVTR]

Com certeza! 😱😱😱😱

[@tore3553]

que energia

[@GabrielaOliveira-tu5gi]

já quero!!!

[@glaucians2450]

UP 🙌🏿 POA - RS

[@betaniamontilha4300]

Precisam mesmo!!!!

[@1908hellboy]

love from greece

[@emmanuel7linhas231]

Meu pai do céu!!! Is Divine, is beautiful. My Black People is beautiful!!!

[@DGraVelz]

Bárbaro chicos, sonáis increíble, me recuerda a mis viejos tiempos. excelentes arreglos, muchas felicidades . ahí esa raza, no perdáis la sonrisa y más en estos tiempos que se nos quieren borrar la sonrisa.👌👌😉❤❤

[@heleneramos889]

When real music IMPROVES SUCH AS A REAL ART! Ich liebe!

[@ARTMANPRO13]

this is groove is sooo beautiful. makes my soul travel....

[@Bonitaymorena]

They are so talented..... Iove the Uk jazz scene. I wish people had more appreciation for that genre here in Toronto. They need to tour hear or come to the Toronto jazz festival and the Montreal jazz festival. Them and Kamasi Washington are making jazz fun for the younger generations. Props to Iamddb for introducing me to their music. 🇬🇧🇳🇬💚❤️💜

[@lucyhoward8044]

Love this! So nice to see and hear young people playing such delightful music!

[@RethabileMatete]

That they are this young was most astonishing and THRILLING!

[@williepard]

Every time I watch this, I gain more happiness.

[@natbfunky]

Well Kokoroko are you really ready for your Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

[@preparada2010]

Dream! Beautiful black people , wonderful vibe , inspiring! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼hugs from Brasil !

[@Earthomo]

FELA dey inside well, well! 👏🏾👏🏾Wonderful work and energy……. thank you for treating us to deep musical vibrations

[@ziggyustar3137]

I just wade in & always a fresh crisp delivery of young talent so pleasant, so different than the rest. I just love this band of music makers each holding their own; growing every time I encounter this fine tuned music machine

[@jorgeantonioandrade5781]

Música de qualidade, feita por pessoas de qualidade. Nem tudo está perdido. Nem tudo se perdeu.

[@alexdb9512]

Concordo plenamente, Jorge!!!

[@metaphoricalemanatedspiritual]

só SOMZERA!

[@VitorAugustoVTR]

Putz! Só sonzasso!!! 😱

[@obom9104]

Amém

[@SylasXavier]

Graças a Deus existem essas pessoas.Thanks god for existence this peoples and musicians.

[@phillau4955]

Tout simplement excellent 1😃👍❤

[@lizomyataza3258]

I cant stop moving my body. Wow what a gem Kokoroko is!

[@MonicaTrapaga]

Incredible synergy, love the complexity , simplicity and totally shared musical space, so inspiring. So great to see the whole band love being right there in the moment.

[@joc4709]

Love their music, it's medicine for stressful times, I didn't realise they were a such a big band of musicians, amazing.

[@Ton7Tube]

Young folks writing and arranging SHINE!

[@CanaldoMiauOfficial]

The only thing I can say is how much I love thing band since I found them on youtube in 2018 since then I am a Fan. Cheers from brasil. Amo vocês!

[@JamesFolkers]

WOW!!This band is frigging fantastic!! I feel so lucky to have encountered them and had my life enriched!! Beautiful!

[@majora603]

SO MUCH TALENT IN A SINGLE ROOM

[@coolruler8856]

Man watching this is like eating my Mother’s cooking on Sunday , have to go back for another round .

[@saischannel428]

I was so proud when I stumbled upon this video and there was fellow Bermudian Ayo Salawu on drums. Love the music music bru and I wish you all the best.

[@wedonblowtv8092]

wow this is awesome

[@breadstuff]

musicianship and chemistry are up there! this is the kind of energy in music that i always pursue.

[@favelados1]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BuyHapp1ness]

this is so funky cant help but move

[@sat.chid.ananda]

I keep coming back to this video, completely in love with Baba Ayoola

[@peterfluri8992]

Wow wow wow ! wonderful rhythm, cool brass instruments, perfect finish with percussion and drums

[@enriquecastro6852]

EXELENTE!!!! absolutamente todo!!!! EXELENTE!!!! tienen todo lo necesario técnica, gusto y corazón para interpretar FELICIDADES!!!!!! QUE SABOR!!!!!! saludos desde la Ciudad de México GRACIAS!!!!

[@drkevorkianmds]

Oh my goodness, this is one of the BEST THINGS I'VE SEEN and/or HEARD ONLINE THIS YEAR! I want more.

[@DMG1723]

OMG, never heard of them but I'm a fan NOW!!!!! The VIBE they got is so REAL.

[@mariagonzales4056]

Meu Deus que gente é essa, que musica linda, aqui do Brasil me apaixonei!!! Deus continue a abençoa los pois essa musica traz alegria para o planeta!

[@tommyt9519]

I've never heard any other drummer in the world that could play like Tony Allen thinks. This guy...wow.

[@flusardi54]

Absolutely love it - thank you !

[@malikjohnson604]

This so looks like they could be jammin' in someone's livingroom. I love how the drummer is sitting on what looks to be an office desk chair! This video made my day!!

[@aplaceinthestars3207]

Terrific sound, what an amazing group. A mellow for all occasions, with enough energy to get the body moving: perfect listening!

[@afronautexplorer144]

I enjoy ff6 too

[@strumbadstroller7350]

So, I'm going through the list of artists playing at End of The Road festival this year & I find them. Oh my, like finding Gold wrapped in pure joy! They are going to be so loved by the audience there. Reasons to be cheerful........Kokoroko!

[@aselma10]

Amazing. So great to see Jazz young talents like this

[@phrayzar]

Them ladies having a fine time, amazing sound.

[@jolly7728]

Wow! Love the concepts. Jazz Messengers on a completely boss level. That frontline is tops at popping out well-crafted horn lines like that, and the rhythm section is simply amazing. Enjoyed the ultra modern direction the band took while still acknowledging the core tradition. So glad the trumpet player finally stepped out and blew some seriously fresh solo stuff. We all know that tone, too. The greats all had it. And dig those awesome vocals. The surprise drummer's non-ending that perfectly ended the second song. Great job! Grammy?

[@antoniolupercio2905]

love your music

[@paulusmarticus]

Thank you for the beautiful tunes. Top-notch musicianship from everyone in this group.

[@johngalt6708]

Wow this is off the scale fabulous. Never heard of this band before watching a lot of Nubya Garcia and then the algorithm worked its magic.

[@insight-of-touch1363]

Wow! this is some good music that gives me flashbacks of my humble beginnings as a bass player in Washington DC area in the early 80's...with 3 of the awesome percussionist. Eventually we had 11 members with all live music. Anyway...I just wanted to give the band some positive feedback...Nice!! Love what you are doing!!

[@TD-np6ze]

DC area had some great authentic musicians when I lived there many yrs ago -- hope that you are doing well and able to carry on the traditions!!! Duke Ellington was from DC!

[@boogiedownbronx73]

UK delivering so much JaZz ❤️

[@tedMKM]

Fela Kuti has reincarnated in this group !!!! Wow WOH !!!!!!!

[@nzobi6014]

Really beautiful performances. I am baffled that there are any thumbs down ratings. Excellent showmanship, excellent musicianship, recording quality, energy. Beautiful people. Very nice!

[@POOKATKC]

This what it sounds like when we work together 🙌🏾💖💪🏾

[@gregorytcurrence8829]

These young ladies are awesome on the horns, and the guys as well.

[@stanr8946]

These young folks are intellectually and spiritually light years ahead of the mumble rap crowd. They are picking up where Miles and Monk and Masakela left off...

[@saxvilleavenue8732]

I Love This Band, They Have The Best of Everything!!!!!!

[@LionessZioness]

Knew this would be great from first few seconds Like Sparkly Stars & Mystic Mountain Flowers are Dancing to an internal rhythm. Thank You for Healing Energy.. this was serious & Fun! LOVE & Happy Holidays to The Whole Squad & Fam 🖤🤎💜💙🖤❤💛💚🖤💙💜🤎🖤

[@haleyc99]

Such a tight band... I love them all!

[@anaborrome5818]

Acopladitos, rítmicos y estupendo sonido. Bellísimos...desde Venezuela, abrazos

[@haleyheavenhill7680]

Wow, fabulous! I’m from Ballarat Australia, this is the first time I’ve ever heard this band and I’m extremely impressed. I loved many things (vocals, brass, keyboards, base, congas) but one thing I particularly enjoyed was the fact that the drummer could play brilliantly without making everyone go deaf! Amazing skill!!!

[@da11king]

Afro jazz!!??? Awesome 😎👍🏾 great arrangements! I love female Playing horns ✨🎶🎺🔥 🎷

[@cedrine5624]

Cant believe I heard Ti-De that one time and here I am, listening to this musical masterpiece. What an intrinsically connected band☯️

[@BeeMo410]

This band is incredibly tight and well rehearsed. I love it!!! 😆

[@daveyewart4289]

really enjoying the tunes . excellent playing. love from Australia