Àbáse is the cosmic playground of producer and keyboardist Szabolcs Bognár. Here, West African grooves, Brazilian soul, jazz, hip-hop and electronic textures merge into something organic and alive. The word “àbáse” means “collaboration” in Yoruba – and that spirit runs through everything he does: music built on connection, movement and openness.
“Àbáse blends West African and Brazilian rhythms with a satisfying and uncluttered efficacy.” – The Guardian
With the upcoming album Awakening (Analogue Foundation, 2024), Àbáse invites us into a sonic landscape where Lagos meets Berlin, Rio and Budapest. A sound shaped by circular rhythms, grounded melodies and floating synths. Recorded live in four days with a handpicked ensemble, freedom and precision in one breath.
For fans of Kokoroko and Okvsho.
