Hakumba

Formed in 2019 in Budapest, Hakumba is a large-scale, groove-driven ensemble blending afrobeat, jazz, and various strands of world music into a sound that is both rhythmically powerful and harmonically adventurous. With an eleven-piece lineup featuring an expansive horn section, multiple vocalists, percussion, and keys, the band moves effortlessly between dancefloor energy and more intricate, jazz-influenced musical ideas.Over the years, Hakumba has become a staple of the Hungarian festival circuit while steadily building an international presence. They have performed at European showcase festivals such as SXSW London, SHIP, and PIN Music Showcase, and completed an Australian tour in January, introducing their vibrant live energy to new audiences abroad.