# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SHABAKA / Kokoroko / Omar / Lovie
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: SHABAKA / Kokoroko / Omar / Lovie
In association with Giant Step and Blue Note Jazz Festival

July 1 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Central Park
Rumsey Playfield, New York, NY, 10021
All Ages
Free

SHABAKA has spent much of the past decade pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz with different groups. He reached into the past with Shabaka and the Ancestors, plumbed the depths of the Caribbean with the Sons of Kemet, and forged out into the cosmos with The Comet is Coming – both of the latter, SummerStage alumni. But, in recent years the artist and bandleader has retreated from the saxophone and into a more meditative space, exploring experimental and ambient sounds for his 2023 solo debut Afrikan Culture. His bold new direction is informed by the exploration of instruments like the Japanese shakuhachi, Mayan Teotihuacan drone flutes, Brazilian pifanos, Slavic svirels, South American quenas, and other Native American flutes. For his latest LP Of The Earth, Shabaka pivots once again, writing, performing, producing, and mixing the album entirely on his own, doing much of it on the road with portable instruments and production tools. The result is a project he is bringing to SummerStage that integrates the expansive diversity of his past work and his return to the saxophone more completely than ever before, including the hip-hop and R&B influences that have largely been absent from his previous jazz compositions. He’s joined by Kokoroko, the ​​London-based septet led by Sheila Maurice-Grey and Onome Edgeworth that strives to connect young people in the African diaspora through a fusion of funk and highlife; and Omar MBE, UK Soul legend who has collaborated & Performed with Common, Erykah Badu, Leon ware, Stevie wonder etc received a lifetime achievement award from The Queen of England. and best known for his debut single “There’s Nothing Like This.” This show is presented in association with Giant Step, who have championed artists like Massive Attack, Daft Punk, Amy Winehouse, and Jamiroquai and they have presented legendary performances with SummerStage through the years from icons like Erykah Badu, Femi Kuti, Janelle Monae, Little Dragon, Gilles Peterson and many more.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/events/shabaka-kokoroko-omar-lovie/200030062203341
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, performances, festivals, dance, jazz
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **location**: SummerStage NYC
- **full address**: SummerStage NYC

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SHABAKA / Kokoroko / Omar / Lovie being held?
  - **A:** SHABAKA / Kokoroko / Omar / Lovie takes place on Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm to Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at SummerStage NYC.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SHABAKA / Kokoroko / Omar / Lovie?
  - **A:** SHABAKA / Kokoroko / Omar / Lovie is organized by SummerStage NYC.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at SummerStage NYC's events?
  - **A:** SummerStage NYC has 511+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. SummerStage NYC has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SHABAKA / Kokoroko / Omar / Lovie is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SHABAKA / Kokoroko / Omar / Lovie sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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