West African rhythms. American roots.

A live sound
without borders.

Afro-funk, blues, bluegrass and jazz led by award-winning guitarist Pascal Bokar.

DownBeat 4-star review
2021 Jazz Road Award
50+ festivals

The live experience

One band.
Many rooms.

From a full festival stage to a cultural programme that brings music and history into the room, AfroBlueGrazz meets the moment with a sound no one mistakes for background music.

Festivals performance by Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band

Festivals

Outdoor stages. Big audiences. Rooted, global and unforgettable.

Concerts & special events performance by Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band

Concerts & special events

A joyful live show with groove, story and real musicianship.

Colleges & cultural programmes performance by Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band

Colleges & cultural programmes

Performances and workshops that inspire, engage and educate.

Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band performing livePlay live performance

What is AfroBlueGrazz?

Where the rhythms of West Africa meet the soul of the American South.

Pascal Bokar’s original musical language traces the conversation between African rhythm, the blues, bluegrass and jazz. The result is rich in history and made for the body to move.

Explore the music

A lifetime of stages

A performer, scholar and bandleader.

Pascal Bokar with pianist Randy Weston

Born in Paris and raised in Mali and Senegal, Pascal Bokar brings a lifetime of study and performance to every stage. He has worked with Dizzy Gillespie, Donald Byrd, Roy Haynes and other jazz greats, and has been a festival headliner across the United States and abroad.

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Pascal Bokar performing with the Donald Byrd Septet

What presenters say

The room feels it.

“A revue so mighty, the small stage barely could contain its energy.”

DownBeat

“A spellbinding lecture and performance to a packed house.”

The Nash Jazz Concert Club

“A consummate professional in all aspects of engagement.”

West Valley Arts Council

Two Billboard Top 100 singles

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Booking

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of events do you perform?

The band performs at festivals, concert series, special events, colleges, universities and cultural programmes. Share the setting and the team can recommend the right approach.

Can you bring music and education together?

Yes. Pascal offers a multidisciplinary programme that can pair a concert with a talk, Q&A, masterclass or West African dance presentation.

How far do you travel?

The band is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has performed throughout the United States and internationally. Tell us where your event is taking place.

How do we request availability?

Send the event date, location and a few details through the contact page, or call the band’s operations team at 650-630-5827.

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Make the next gathering one they talk about on the way home.

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