Kotoaare a 5 piece band from Loughborough Junction, South East London, made up of drummer Laurie Campling, bass player Frank Black, keyboard player Sam Hillier, guitarist and vocalist Memphis Koloi & saxophonist and vocalist Maia Avery.


Having recently signed to Wah Wah 45s and with a forthcoming EP in the making, 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 and with their debut EP,Earthwise, in the works, the best is yet to come.


Higher Beingis the first taster of that forthcoming EP. It’s a song that invites the audience to let loose, unlocking their inner conscience and allowing themselves to flow freely through the music.


Maia explains more: “It has been inspired by songs that too have really connected us to the deeper meaning of music - the one form of communication that every human can enjoy and share together despite differences in backgrounds. It’s a song that aims to unite people in a mutual love for the groove. The simple chant also gives everyone access to join in and feel included with the music.”