Melafrique

Melafrique is an Afro-fusion band formed in Edmonton, Canada in 2016. The name Melafrique is a condensed form of the term “Melanin from Africa.” They play a variety of genres: Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Neo-soul in combination with different African styles of music. Melafrique hope to inspire the world with good music. Through music they express their identities as African people, Caribbean people and musicians. The band includes members from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, Jamaica and Canada.

They have performed on many stages including The Yardbird Suite, The Starlite Room, The Winspear, The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium among others. They have also been part of multiple shows including Titilope’s Open in Lagos, Calgary and Edmonton, as well as The Road to The Junos in 2023, TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival, among others.

www.melafrique.com