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Jembaa Groove dives into influences and musical traditions from both sides of the Atlantic. Built on the rhythmic heartbeat of West African highlife, the seven-piece Berlin-based group adds warm and organic elements from American 70s soul and jazz. The result is a stylish and diverse groove machine that hits straight to the body. After a remarkable concert at Protected content last year, the ensemble finally returns this February. The concert is a part of Vinterjazz.

Jembaa Groove was born in Berlin in Protected content bassist, composer, and producer Yannick Nolting teamed up with percussionist, vocalist, and songwriter Eric Owusu over a shared love for West African music. Their musical journey took off when several of Berlin’s top musicians in the field joined Jembaa Groove. The seven-member ensemble blends jazzy moods and hip-hop from the Berlin underground with West African highlife and adowa. Jembaa Groove’s band members have roots in Ghana, Israel, and Portugal, making their rehearsals a melting pot of linguistic, creative, and cultural exchange. Eric Owusu sings in the West African languages Ga, Yoruba, and Twi, as well as hybrid English, and the group draws inspiration from highlife pioneers like Ebo Taylor and Dr. K. Gyasi. Equally, they embrace the groove mechanics of American soul icons like Charles Bradley and Lee Fields, resulting in a stylish and versatile groove machine that moves the body.