Details

Melodic Afro grooves, live percussion, and electrifying dance floor energy.

Cool Out Sun is an Afro-funk powerhouse composed of vocalist N’fa Jones, and producer Sensible J, with percussionists Nui Moon, Lamine Sonko, and friends. Since its inception in 2018, Cool Out Sun has been making waves nationally, captivating listeners from all backgrounds and ages with its electrifying performances at WOMAD, Port Fairy Folk Festival, and Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Experience provocative beats, powerfully imaginative lyrics, and melodic Afro grooves as the collective shares its diverse African heritage and culture with audiences. Drawing inspiration from genres spanning traditional hip-hop, Afro, and roots music, Cool Out Sun’s vibrant performances are designed for deep listening and uplifting dance floor energy.

Praise for Cool Out Sun

‘ Fire For (Fire Four) blends language, culture rhythms and groove, all represented wonderfully in their debut clip.’ – The Music

‘Listen. Not many are flexing alongside N’fa. Especially when he’s going hammer on a crazy time signature like what this jam is in. Black excellence is now in session.’ – Triple J

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Artists

N’fa Forster-Jones vocals
Justin Smith drums
Nui Moon percussion
Neda Rahmani percussion, vocals
Immy Owusu vocals
Lamine Sonko percussion, vocals

Series

This production is part of the following series: