Locus 2026 - 09 agosto: Mannarino, Ezra Collective, Napoli Segreta, Dario Jacque

On Sunday, 9 August 2026 the Locus Festival returns to Masseria Ferragnano in Locorotondo with two headliners bringing new music: Ezra Collective and Mannarino.

Born on the London jazz scene, Ezra Collective weave contemporary jazz, afrobeat, dub and funk with hip‑hop and Caribbean infusions. The quintet led by Femi Koleoso has honed a collective sound built on shifting grooves, tight exchanges between horns and keyboards, and compositions that alternate between instrumentals and songs open to vocals. After early EPs and the album You Can’t Steal My Joy, the group consolidated its trajectory with Where I’m Meant to Be, awarded the 2023 Mercury Prize, and with Dance, No One’s Watching. On stage, their set flows between improvisation and rhythm, designed to let each section breathe.

Mannarino brings to Locorotondo an increasingly global formula: Italian singer‑songwriter roots opening onto Mediterranean and South American influences, percussion at the fore, guitars and arrangements that are spare yet carefully crafted. The setlist pairs new songs with pieces that have become touchstones, featuring lyrics that explore identity, desire and perspectives on reality. The band supports a distinctive voice, capable of moving from choral moments to more intimate passages without losing intensity.