Myles Sanko

On 16 October 2026 Myles Sanko is set to perform at Melkweg in Amsterdam. The British-Ghanaian singer-songwriter developed his sound in funk and hip-hop bands before embarking on a solo career in which soul and jazz calmly coexist. His deep voice carries melodies that linger clearly, while the groove propels the music warmly and with restraint. You can hear echoes of Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers, with a modern flair that draws him close to Gregory Porter. In his songs, brass, strings and choir harmonies slide subtly in and out of the mix, always in service of the story.

With his fifth album, Let It Unfold, Sanko writes about freedom, resilience and meaning without pathos: lyrics that hit home because they are simple and precise. Live he is a frontman who gives his band space, moving between intimate ballads and pulsing soul, and building momentum without forcing it. Expect a set in which new material sits effortlessly alongside crowd favorites, with an organic sound, a rhythm section that remains tight and supple, and arrangements that let the emotion breathe. It all comes down to the song, the voice and the interplay.