Soothsayers Feat. Akin Soul

Soothsayers join forces with upcoming soulful vocalist Akin Soul for a special London Jazz festival show. Akin’s Soulful voice combined with his Nigerian heritage are a perfect match for Soothsayers afrobeat and jazz grooves, dub inflections and lush harmony vocals. Akin Soul is an alumni from Soothsayers highly regarded youth music initiative, Youthsayers .

Expect to hear new compositions as well as big versions of tunes from Soothsayers extensive catalogue of 10 studio albums.

Dynamic horns of Idris Rahman and Robin Hopcraft alongside a pulsating rhythm section, playing with a collective sensibility that will lift you out of your seat.

“precise, melodic vocals with intricate horn led arrangements …the mood is defiant and joyous …. delightful” – Uncut Magazine

“The best thing about Soothsayers is that their sound constantly evolves…the defining element is now three part vocal harmony, which sweetens much of the work…the album’s overall feeling is one of optimism, and a belief that love conquers all.” – Riddim magazine

“One of the finest slices of a Anglo Caribbean fusion since The Specials in their prime……artfully mixing in funk and Afrobeat to their deep dub” – The Guardian ★★★★