Jembaa Groove

Jembaa Groove is a multicultural seven-piece band founded in late 2020 by bass player and composer Yannick Nolting and singer-percussionist Eric Owusu. Based between Berlin and Accra, the band blends Ghanaian highlife with soul, jazz, and Afrobeat influences, creating a vibrant cross-continental sound rooted in the musical traditions of West Africa and the creative energy of Berlin's underground music scene. The band features former members of African music legends Tony Allen, Ebo Taylor, Pat Thomas, and Orlando Julius's groups, whose decades of experience shape the ensemble's perception of sound and dynamics. Garnering support from KEXP, KCRW, Worldwide FM, and Rinse FM, Jembaa Groove have released albums including Selected Recordings, Susuma, and Bassa Bassa, quickly becoming one of the most exciting forces in the global Afro-jazz and contemporary highlife scene.