A high energy fusion of West African rhythms and Western jazz melodies.
Co-created by Guinean-Australian multi-instrumentalist Amadou Kalissa and Melbourne guitarist Kyle Muir, six-piece ensemble Mandeng Groove take inspiration from the Manding music tradition of West Africa.
With a line-up of some of Melbourne’s most exciting improvisers—Flora Carbo, Alex Roper, Harry Birch and Lachlan Leeds—the ensemble fuses pulsating West African grooves with Western jazz melodies in its high energy performances.
After their recent trip to Guinea collaborating, studying and recording with local musicians, Mandeng Groove are back in Melbourne with fresh, energetic tunes. Catch them at the JazzLab for an immersive night of deep-listening and discovery.