Joss Stone with Kokoroko and Noches del Botanico

London-based septet Kokoroko blends Afrobeat, highlife, and jazz, creating a soul-shaking, horn-fueled sound. Known for their hit "Abusey Junction," which won Track of the Year at Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards, they were also named "ones to watch" by The Guardian. They won Best Group at the Urban Music Awards and released albums like "Could We Be More" and "Tuff Times Never Last." Their name means "be strong" in Urhobo.

Born in Kent, Joss Stone is a British singer known for her powerful voice and vintage soul sound. Her debut album "The Soul Sessions" sold over five million copies, earning her acclaim and Grammy noms with "Mind, Body & Soul." She won a Grammy for "Family Affair" with John Legend and Van Hunt. Collaborations with Dave Stewart, Raphael Saadiq, and Betty Wright enriched her style. Her U.K. chart-topping albums include "Mind, Body & Soul" and "The Soul Sessions, Vol. 2." Stone also won The Masked Singer U.K. in 2021.