Upcoming Events: June 2026
Based in St. Johns, Newfoundland, WEKU is a jazz fusion trio driven by groove, curiosity, and musical freedom. Drawing from jazz traditions while embracing Highlife, Afrobeat, funk, and other global rhythms, the band creates music that is both deeply expressive and rhythmically powerful. WEKU (pronounced Weh-kuh) means “family” in Ga, the language spoken by the people of Ghana’s coastal Greater Accra Region.
The band features Grant King on guitar, George Gogoe on bass, and Ashley “Big Ash” Chalmers on drums. Hailing from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland; Accra, Ghana; and Montreal, Quebec respectively, the trio brings together a wide range of musical influences that define their unique sound. Rooted in deep listening and interplay, their music unfolds through conversation, groove, and risk-taking, with spontaneity at the core of every performance.
Grounded in Newfoundland’s growing creative scene and influenced by sounds far beyond its shores, WEKU bridges local spirit with an international jazz-fusion sensibility. Whether performing on stage or in the studio, the band aims to create immersive musical experiences that connect, move, and inspire.
Zaynab Wilson presents Day Music this month with her workshop, Rhythm and Rhyme, Together in Time 
This session is an introduction to the basic elements of hip hop culture, with a focus on rhythm, rhyme, and music making together in time. The participants will explore the roles hip hop plays in social change and community building by:
- Learning about the origin, style, and techniques of hip-hop and rap – rhythm and rhyme
- Gaining experience of writing their own individual rhythm and rhyme phrase
- Performing segments of their phrases within a group setting
Sound Symposium XXII evening concert passes are on sale now! Get the early bird pricing until June 28th through Showpass:
https://www.showpass.com/evening-concert-pass-sound-symposium-xxii/