An Evening of Tradition, Diversity, and Unity, with Kotoko Brass 

Presented by the Cultural Center of Cape Cod on Saturday, May 20, at 7:30pm.

A celebratory and energetic synthesis of music, people, and cultures from around the world, Kotoko Brass features musicians from Ghana, Antigua, Japan, and the United States playing together in unity. Inspired by the traditional drum rhythms of Ghana, Kotoko Brass has created a unique, joyful, and improvisational style of West African dance music described by the Boston Globe as “propulsive, infectious party music.” The drums provide the heart and soul of Kotoko Brass — merging syncopated African percussion polyrhythms with hard-hitting dance grooves on the drum set. The horns blend traditional sounds of New Orleans with the famous West African brass band sound heard from Ghana to Nigeria, and the guitar, keys, and bass evoke classic African and Caribbean styles of highlife, afrobeat, and reggae. Kotoko Brass has shared the stage with Angelique Kidjo, Red Baraat, Femi Kuti, the California Honeydrops, Vieux Farka Toure, Innov Gnawa, Take 6, the Boston Pops, Rubblebucket, and more. Don’t miss this amazing concert at the Cultural Center! Visit the Cultural Center’s website for information on their COVID policy.

$25. For reservations, visit www.cultural-center.org or call 508-394-7100. The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth.