Dave Okumu & Friends

Name: Dave Okumu & Friends
Start: 2026-11-15T18:30:00+00:00
Location: Union Chapel

Union Chapel

19b Compton Terrace

Sun 15 Nov · 18:30 · £30

London

Get tickets · £30

Theatre

About this event

Following performances of A Prayer for D’Angelo over the past year at MU, Church of Sound, and We Out Here Festival, Dave Okumu returns with a new gathering exploring his musical ancestors. Drawing from a far-reaching catalogue spanning generations-from Nina Simone and Sly Stone to Prince, D’Angelo, and Kendrick Lamar - the performance celebrates artists whose work is rooted in resistance, hope, and resilience. Featuring a remarkable collective drawn from the very best of London's musicalc ommunity, alongside a 20-piece choir led by ESKA and Alice Grant, this is something you’ll want to be there for.

soul resistance live music choir contemporary music

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