Jembaa Groove (DE)

Jembaa Groove opens their 2026 tour with new material and an updated lineup, weaving together highlife, jazz and afrobeats. With roots in Berlin and connections to the Lagos scene, the band has collaborated with The Cavemen, Fatoumata Diawara, Tim Lyre and Azekel, among others.

Joining the band in 2026 is multi-instrumentalist Kwame Yeboah (Stevie Wonder, Pat Thomas and more). The band has previously played festivals including Lowlands and XJAZZ, completed their first US tour and sold out concerts across Europe.

"A beautiful blend of Highlife and Jazz" - KEXP
"Everyone is playing them!" - Gilles Peterson, BBC6
"Truly a global phenomenon" - Songlines