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Saluting the Black President

June 10, 2019 koichisakai

Saluting the Black President is the celebration of the legacy of Fela Kuti the king of Afrobeat. It’s a part of Innervisions Festival featuring Van Morrison, Gilberto Gil, Thievery Corporation, Robert Glasper and more, Fela’s former manager Rikki Stein has curated this special Afrobeat event with the mighty Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra, Afrikan Boy, Bumi Thomas, Amy True and myself as a DJ at my favourite venue the EartH in Hackney on Friday 5 July.

Do not miss it! Tickets are available here: https://www.seetickets.com/event/fela-kuti-saluting-the-black-president/earth-evolutionary-arts-hackney/1317921

More info: https://www.innervisionsfestival.com/

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EartH sessions pt.2

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 koichisakai

It’s an honour to come back to another EartH sessions this bank holiday Sunday 26 May.

I just got back from Japan and brought loads of vinyls – Japanese, Brazilian and some African music to be played with the superb Tannoy system.

Come and join for the Sunday afternoon branch for the delicious meal too!

Event info: https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1260629

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EartH sessions

April 15, 2019 koichisakai

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I will be spinning on Sunday 21 April for the Easter Sunday special for this series of the DJ sessions at the EartH Kitchen. Come and join for the delicious meal and wonderful music with the Tannoy sound system.

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11-17 STOKE NEWINGTON ROAD N16 8BH

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Afrobeat Vibration 2019 Series

February 7, 2019March 8, 2019 koichisakai

After the sold out 10th Anniversary show, Afrobeat Vibration is coming back to Jazz Cafe to kick off the 2019 series. First instalment is on Friday 22 February and tickets are on sale now on Resident Advisor. Tickets are selling fast so get yours now to avoid disappointments!

https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1194204

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Afrobeat Vibration 10th Anniversary DJ Mix

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 koichisakai

It was a great party for our 10th anniversary in Jazz Cafe last Friday! Lokkhi Terra crew and MC Breis came up on stage as guests, we had an amazing time to celebrate the legacy of Afrobeat with our mighty Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra! For those who missed, I have recorded my DJ mix and uploaded on mixcloud for you to feel the vibe. Next one is going to be Friday 22 February 2019 so save the date now!

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Afrobeat Vibration 10th Anniversary

November 21, 2018November 27, 2018 koichisakai

I can’t believe that it has been 10 years already! I still clearly remember the first night, sweaty and gritty session at The Empowering Church. It was a legendary venue but unfortunately no longer exist… But now we are resided in The Jazz Cafe to keep our traditions going. The spirt of Fela is still alive and well! Come and join us to celebrate on Friday 30 November, we might have very special surprise guests on the night so get your tickets now on Resident Advisor.

Live: Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra
DJ: Koichi Sakai
Doors: 22:30 – 3:00
Tickets: https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1156511

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Trip to Ghana

October 30, 2018 koichisakai

It was my first trip to Ghana with my fellow DJ/producer Volta45, and I had an absolutely amazing time. I have had a full album recording with traditional Ga drummers, also had some recordings with Pan African Youth Orchestra, the musicians from Ebo Taylor band and Fante youth drummers. Now I’m back in London and mixing those recordings in my home studio. I will put it up a few taster tunes on SoundCloud when it’s ready!

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