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Sounds from West Africa returns for 2026 with another epic lineup, bringing together music and cultural history rooted in the soul of the region, with a focus on the sounds of Nigeria and Cameroon for this edition.   

First up, Dele Sosimi leads Trinity Laban’s BAMPI Band and special guests in a set of music from Fela Kuti, the founding father of Afro-Beat and Trinity Laban alum.  

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Sounds from West Africa 2026

Blackheath Halls

Richard Bona brings together groove, musicality and improvisation into a whole on stage at Musikhuset and reminds us why live music can do something very special.

Richard Bona

Aarhus Music Hall

Grammy winner Richard Bona is one of the most accomplished international bass players, composers and multi-instrumentalists. With his unique sound and vocal gift he is continuously representing his African origins. Moreover, Bona’s music addresses the continent’s traditions, culture, beauty and issues. His purpose, and Bona’s connection with his audience has turned him into a staple name in world, jazz and Afropop music.

Dakota

Five-time Grammy Award winner, Angelique KIdjo was named one of 2021’s 100 Most Influential People by TIME magazine for her striking voice, stage presence and fluency in multiple cultures and languages. “Africa’s premier diva” ranked first on the Forbe’s list Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa, and she has crosspollinated the West African traditions of her childhood in Benin with elements of American R&B, funk and jazz, as well as European and Latin American influences.

Angélique Kidjo/Richard Bona

Mimi Ohio Theatre

Richard Bona (bass/vocals), Alfredo Rodríguez (piano/vocals) and Michael Olivera (drums) — a trio concert fusing African, Cuban and jazz traditions.

Richard Bona & Alfredo Rodriguez Trio

Kulturslottet Soria Moria

Music without borders. Grammy Award-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer Richard Bona brings his singular voice to the Charleston Jazz Festival — blending jazz, African tradition, and global imagination into an experience unlike anything else. A collaborator of Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, and Sting, Bona commands the stage with extraordinary virtuosity and infectious energy. One night only with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra.

Composer, Singer, Bassist, Vocalist

Richard Bona

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 18, 2026

Richard Bona & Alfredo Rodriguez Trio · Cosmopolite Scene

Apr 17, 2027

African Skies: Richard Bona with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra · Charleston Jazz

Past events

Oct 23, 2026

Sounds from West Africa 2026 · Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Oct 16, 2026

Richard Bona · Musikhuset Aarhus

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