THOKOZILE COLLECTIVE at The Mowlem
Thokozile Collective play joyous world jazz sounds, heavily influenced by Southern and West Africa, as well as the London acid jazz scene.
Please note: Cheikh Diop is also offering an African Drumming Workshop on the same day (2 workshops, 2-3pm and 3.30-4.30pm). Discounted tickets available for the Thokozile gig if you participate in the workshop.
This gig will take place in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre,
Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD.
Ticket link below
Originally formed in 2010 on the back of a British Council music exchange with South Africa. The band continued as a legacy of that project and played sporadic gigs in local venues along with supporting name bands such as James Taylor Quartet, New Cool Collective, Osibisa and others, honing its live set and growing a local following.
The band settled into its current sextet line up in the early 2020s with African, Canadian, European and British members. Eponymous debut album Thokozile Collective dropped in 2024, consisting of a couple of originals plus some South African jazz standards and other tunes from different genres the band had played live over the first few years. It garnered rave reviews in the UK and in Europe; ‘a wonderful debut…remarkable’ stated Liverpool Sound and Vision; ‘Accomplished… fun, enjoyable’ stated Songlines; ‘A masterfully good record’ beamed Dutch site, Moors Magazine.
Dan Somogyi: keyboards/guitar
Terry Quinney: saxes
Rob Palmer: guitar
Jack Shaughnessy: bass
Neil Evans: drums
Cheikh Diop: percussion
Admission is £15
Drumming Workshop Ticketholder (adult) £11
Under 18 £6
AMAZING OFFERS
15% pre-show food discount at The Grasshopper. Our regular host The Grasshopper, is kindly offering a 15% discount on food from their restaurant prior to every SoundCellar gig! Just show your ticket for that evening’s performance (the ticket QR code on your phone, or a printout). A table must be booked here or tel: 01202 741463 and food orders placed at least 60 minutes prior to the start time of the gig (eg by 6:30pm for a 7:30pm start).
(2) For young people: (i) U18s – FREE entry when accompanied by an adult; (ii) Age 18 to 25 – entry £10 (with NUS / TOTUM card). Simply select the relevant ticket option when booking. The offers are available for most of our gigs – please check individual listings for details. They are subject to seat availability, so for some gigs, it’s best to book early to avoid disappointment.
Parking is free at The Grasshopper but you must register your vehicle at the bar.
