Sautikano | Fri 17th March

Live Music in the Theatre at Horse + Bamboo from Sautikano

SautiKano, A musical fusion collective with a core of experienced performers from across the world including: Amie Cherry – Lead Vocals (The Gambia); Njega Sohna – African Drums (The Gambia), Pa Mosoufaye – African Drums (The Gambia) and Liz Lenten BEM – Guitar and Harmonies (UK);

‘….Their sound is original and energetic, mesmerising and hypnotic – bursting with traditional West and East African sounds with folky guitar and jazzy bass, playing a key role in the overall uplifting vibe…..’

Amie Cherry – An acclaimed musician, actor and Radio & TV presenter. She has been singing since she was 6 years old, and was the first female rapper in The Gambia.

Njega Sohna – Percussion player leading Gambia Afro Beat and Afro Manding. Njega has played with everyone from Robert Plant to Mosi Conde.

Pa Mosoufaye – Extensive performance experience from Glastonbury to Off The tracks – with bands including Afro Manding and Gambia Afro Beat.

Liz Lenten (BEM) – Americana singer songwriter/guitar records in Nashville and has toured throughout UK and Europe.

SAUTIKANO, formed in early 2022, and recently performed live at the Manchester Folk Festival, October Expo 2022