Pascal BokarAfroBlueGrazzBook the bandWest African Rhythms & Melodies. American Roots.
Afro-funk, blues, bluegrass and jazz led by award-winning guitarist Pascal Bokar.
Featured conversation
Hear Pascal discuss the West African roots of the banjo and the wider story behind American music.
The live experience
From a full festival stage to a cultural programme that brings music and history into the room, Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz meets the moment with a sound no one mistakes for background music.
Outdoor stages. Big audiences. Rooted, global and unforgettable.
Explore festival music
A joyful live show with groove, story and real musicianship.
Explore live music for events
A distinct, joyful live sound for a gathering with its own story.
Explore wedding musicPlanning corporate event entertainment? Explore the live band experience.
Planning a private party or celebration? Explore the private event band.
Live performance
A featured live performance for talent buyers looking for the full onstage experience — and for fans ready to hear the band in its element.
A lifetime of stages
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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What presenters say
“A revue so mighty, the small stage barely could contain its energy.”
DownBeatRead the full review
“A spellbinding lecture and performance to a packed house.”
The Nash Jazz Concert ClubRead the full testimonial
“A consummate professional in all aspects of engagement.”
West Valley Arts CouncilRead the full testimonial
Two Billboard Top 100 singles
JoyfulProduced by Brian Bromberg & Paul Brown
SunriseProduced by Greg ManningTwo Billboard Top 100 singles
Sunrise and Joyful carry Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz to new listeners.
Booking
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.
Yes. Pascal offers a multidisciplinary programme that can pair a concert with a talk, Q&A, masterclass or West African dance presentation.
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.
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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