Kotoaare a 5 piece band from Loughborough Junction, South East London, made up of drummerLaurie Campling, bassistFrank Black, keyboard playerSam Hillier, guitarist and vocalistMemphis Koloi& saxophonist and vocalistMaia Avery.
Having signed to Wah Wah 45s last year, Kotoa bring a refreshing sound, blending political rhetoric, soulful melodies & heavy bass lines. Deeply influenced by dub, triphop & the recent rise of African inspired jazz, Kotoa are a rising force in Brixton’s historic music scene.
Following on from the success of their recent single,Love and Light, the first to be taken from their forthcomingOut of the Dark EP, due for release in August, and once again produced by revered musician and engineerBenedic Lamdin(Nostalgia 77), the quintet follow it up with the wonderfully dreamyButterfly House.
Opening with inviting saxophone, warm percussion and fluttering guitar, the track makes way for Maia Avery’s life affirming vocals and soothing sax, connecting with nature and discovering self-acceptance, as the vocalist herself explains:
“Butterfly House is a song about rebirth - having experiences in life that change and shape you ultimately for the better. It’s about letting go and embracing this change and becoming more open-minded to new beginnings”
Kotoa will be performing at a string of festival dates across the summer, including opening the main stage at We Out Here Festival in August.