Owiny Sigoma Band

In 2009, a handful of London-based musicians traveled to Nairobi in Kenya to collaborate with local musicians there. Jesse Hackett (keys), Louis Hackett (bass), Sam Lewis (guitar) and Tom Skinner (drums) made up the London contingent, they met and collaborated with two Kenyan musicians: Joseph Nyamungu and Charles Owoko and Owiny Sigoma was born.

The band quickly came to the attention of legendary DJ Gilles Peterson who promptly signed them to his label, Brownswood imprint. Now in their 6th year, the band have toured extensively across the world playing memorable and unique live shows supported by critically acclaimed albums 'Owiny Sigoma Band' and 'Power Punch'.

2015 saw the release of their third album 'Nyanza' which saw the band travel to the Nyanza Province of Western Kenya - home of their two members Joseph Nyamungu and Charles Owoko - to explore the birthplace of Luo music.

'an exuberant travelogue dominated by African percussion and keyboard riffs' (4/5) The Guardian

This is sure to be a highlight of Chorlton Arts Festival as the cross-cultural, boundary surpassing music of the band is performed in the unique surrounding of St Clements Church - bring your dancing shoes!

This event is part of the Chorlton Weekender - a limited amount of wristbands are available for £25 which grant access to all headline shows (as listed below) - more information here

Friday 27th May: Ren Harvieu & Romeo Stodart - St Ninian's Church 
Saturday 28th May: Owiny Sigoma - St Clements Church
Sunday 29th May: PINS - St Clements Church