Edmonton's Biboye Onanuga Blacktet is an all-Black ensemble rooted in the city's jazz and Black American Music scene, led by drummer and composer Biboye Onanuga. The group is known for its bold, immersive concerts, including annual sold-out J Dilla tributes at the Yardbird Suite, now in their fourth year. Their sound explores the intersection of jazz and hip-hop through original compositions and reimagined repertoire, with a focus on deep collective improvisation. Expect a soulful exploration of contemporary jazz that honours heritage while pushing boundaries.
Keep the Lineup going
Wed, Nov 4
Rob Hamilton Quartet
La Fabrique St-George
rock · funk · hip-hop
Fri, Nov 6
Teddy Swims
Rogers Arena
pop · r&b · hip-hop
Sat, Nov 14
Polyrhythmics
Rickshaw Theatre
rock · funk · r&b
Thu, Nov 26
Weaver & Werth
Sylvia Hotel
funk · hip-hop · blues
Sat, Nov 28
Father Funk & Friends with Defunk
The Red Room
drum and bass · dubstep · electronic
Wed, Dec 2
The Tristan Paxton Ensemble
Guilt & Co
hip-hop · jazz