Set times:


7.30pm - Doors
8.00pm - Loah & Suntou Susso
8.50pm - Sarathy Korwar Drum Ensemble
10.30pm - Curfew

As part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, Asian Arts Agency and ICA present the London premiere of Sarathy Korwar Drum Ensemble.

Genre-breaking drummer, producer and composer Sarathy Korwar presents a live rendition of his forthcoming album – the first release on his own new label – made up entirely of live drums, drum-triggered electronics and human voices.

For this special one-off show, the band will comprise multiple drummers, playing an expansive version of the album.

Expect hypnotic and trance-inducing cyclical drum patterns - futuristic folk music that draws from South Asian temple procession rituals, jazz percussion ensembles and contemporary minimalism.

The album is performed as one continuous piece of music without breaks. Interludes and solo spotlights draw the focus on specific musicians and exchanges, all within the framework of a single running piece of music.

In support, Irish / Sierra Leonean singer songwriter Loah will be performing a stripped back acoustic set with Gambian kora player, multi-instrumentalist, and singer Suntou Susso, previewing material from her upcoming debut album including their collaborations which feature heavily on the record.


Presented by the ICA and Asian Arts Agency. 

Event Information:

• ICA Membership discounts do not apply for this event.
• This event is 18+, general admission, standing.
• This event may contain the use of haze, fog and flashing lights.
• We have a small raised platform to accommodate wheelchair users or others who require a chair. To request, please purchase a ticket, then contact 020 7930 3647 or access@ica.art
• Full access information available here
• There will be a paid cloakroom available for this event. Tickets are £2.50 per item and are available to purchase at the box office.