Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
With vibrant melodies and orchestral notes, Afro-Latin jazz duo @OkanVEVO performance for February’s From Africa online music festival evokes the rich cultural fabric of their homeland of Cuba. Join along as they harmonize on themes of love, belonging, and soul through intentional lyricism and cultural exploration.
More about the Museum's February 2021 From Africa festival, presented in partnership with Toronto's Batuki Music Society: agakhanmuseum.org/programs/from-africa
BIO
Taking their name from the word for heart in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, OKA, is a women-led ensemble that fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk, and global rhythms in songs about immigration, courage and love. OKAN is an award-winning contemporary Afro-Cuban roots and jazz duo.
Production note: This video was filmed in Fall 2020 before the introduction of new provincial COVID-19 orders requiring museums in Toronto to close their doors temporarily. Enhanced health and safety measures were in place to protect the featured artists, the production crew, and other Museum visitors and staff.
Pocket Performances are presented by TD Bank Group.
Bringing online Museum experiences to you is part of our mission to connect cultures and promote understanding between peoples. To learn more about how you can support the Museum by making a donation or becoming a Friend or Patron, please visit: agakhanmuseum.org/support
With vibrant melodies and orchestral notes, Afro-Latin jazz duo @OkanVEVO performance for February’s From Africa online music festival evokes the rich cultural fabric of their homeland of Cuba. Join along as they harmonize on themes of love, belonging, and soul through intentional lyricism and cultural exploration.
More about the Museum's February 2021 From Africa festival, presented in partnership with Toronto's Batuki Music Society: agakhanmuseum.org/programs/from-africa
BIO
Taking their name from the word for heart in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, OKA, is a women-led ensemble that fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk, and global rhythms in songs about immigration, courage and love. OKAN is an award-winning contemporary Afro-Cuban roots and jazz duo.
Production note: This video was filmed in Fall 2020 before the introduction of new provincial COVID-19 orders requiring museums in Toronto to close their doors temporarily. Enhanced health and safety measures were in place to protect the featured artists, the production crew, and other Museum visitors and staff.
Pocket Performances are presented by TD Bank Group.
Bringing online Museum experiences to you is part of our mission to connect cultures and promote understanding between peoples. To learn more about how you can support the Museum by making a donation or becoming a Friend or Patron, please visit: agakhanmuseum.org/support
