Dates:
- Wed, 22 Jul 2026, 18:00
The dynamic 8-piece joyfully mixes afrobeat with jazz grooves and harmonies.
The vocalist and percussionist NOËL SAIZONOU and guitarist JANNE HALONEN have led the band through four continents and six studio sessions over the past 13 years, operating between North Europe and West Africa. The latest album Vive l’amour was released in 2024 (Rockadillo Records). Major appearances include tours in e.g. Canada and Chile, and they have played concerts all over Europe including e.g. Sziget, Pohoda and Musica Mundo. HCE was an official showcase artist at WOMEX 2018, at Mundial Montreal 2022 and Visa for Music 2024, to name a few international platforms. Their energetic live shows leave nobody sitting whether a world music or a jazz fan.
Cost: Free
Categories: Musiikki, Espan lava, Suomi, Ruotsi, Englanti, son mexicano
More information: http://www.espanlava.fi/en/events/event/EFC1A4E7E33AFB7FF06416456987DA43/Helsinki_Cotonou_Ensemble
Source: Event information supplied by City of Helsinki Linked Events.
