The Harrison Festival Society is gearing up to put on another great show with a return performance from Vancouver-based septet Coco Jafro.
The band was a hit at the 2017 Harrison Festival of the Arts and will be bringing its ‘electrified funky rhythms’ back to the Village Oct. 6 at the Harrison Memorial Hall.
“They bring together the schools of funk, soul, jazz and Afro-beat, providing a unique sound that flows from a foundation of deep set grooves,” stated Bryan Cutler, Harrison Festival Society marketing and administrative manager.
The diverse band’s members hail from across the globe, from Morocco, France, Mozambique, Quebec and even Prince Rupert. Their eclectic, positive sound has helped to develop a strong following and they are one of the most requested live roots music bands in Vancouver.
With guitars, keyboards, saxophone and percussion, Coco Jafro’s live shows encourage “the freedom to dance and the freedom to think.”
“In their sound one can hear echoes of Latin rock (think Santana), reggae, Afrobeat rhythms and Cuban salsa,” states Cutler.
The concert takes place at the Harrison Memorial Hall on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available at harrisonfestival.com, by calling (604) 796-3664 or at the Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart.
