Çiğdem Aslan – vocals Matt Bacon – guitar and kaval Christina Borgenstierna – percussion Susi Evans – clarinet Meg-Rosaleen Hamilton – violin Paul Moylan – double bass Živorad Nikolić – accordian and vocals
She’Koyokh has been hailed as “one of the finest and most entertaining British-based exponents of global music” (The Guardian). The London-based band has dedicated over two decades to embracing the diverse folk music traditions of Jewish Eastern Europe, Turkey, and the Balkans.
The ensemble’s live performances are a captivating mix of instruments including clarinet, violin, jazzy guitar licks, accordion, bass, and dance invoking percussion, plus the sweet and passionate voice of Istanbul-born Çigdem Aslan.
“One of the finest and most entertaining British-based exponents of global music”
— The Guardian
“What makes She’Koyokh stand out? It’s that most simple and obvious of things: they’re just all very, very, good musicians.”
King’s Cross Summer Sounds, for 11 days (13th Aug - 23rd Aug), brings together music, culture and community in the heart of King’s Cross. Featuring a diverse lineup of live performances from local and emerging artists, this milestone event offers a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive experience for all.
Jack Kaye - It’s been six years since Jack Kaye last released music with his band, The Magic Gang. The group went their separate ways at the height of their powers, with two top twenty albums, countless international festivals and a sold out Camden Roundhouse under their belts.
Ashaine White - strives to embody “alternative” in its truest form. Ignoring trends and limiting expectations in favour of artistic honesty and freedom. “I want my music to represent me being myself,” she says, a statement that underpins her identity as a young Black woman challenging genre, image, and industry norms.
