Ramatou Orchestra

Saturday, September 07, 5:30 p.m.

“Ramatou” is Wolof for “parrot”.
And the music of the band of the same name is just as colorful, loud and lively!

The Ramatou Orchestra is an eight-piece jazz ensemble from Frankfurt am Main.
From African influences to neo-soul, fusion and funk, it brings together a variety of contemporary styles that are probably best described as “jazz”.
Danceable grooves from a driving rhythm section, catchy melodies with varied instrumentation, unusual arrangements, harmonious soundscapes and playful improvisation from all the musicians combine to create this “Ramatou sound”, to which the hips are swung and which simply won’t stop making you smile after the concert.

Especially at their live events, the band draws on their diverse experience and lets the virtuosity of the individual musicians, their many different influences and the liveliness of the constantly reinterpreted pieces become a literal celebration together with the audience, with lots of sweat, colorful lights and dancing!