Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion live in Philadelphia

Experience Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion live on August 28th

Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion will be performing at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 28, 2026. The ensemble presents a contemporary jazz sound deeply rooted in the traditions of hard bop and post-bop, incorporating elements of funk and soul. Emmanuel Ohemeng III is a highly regarded drummer and composer, and Perpetual Motion features a collective of established musicians known for their improvisational skills and dynamic arrangements. Their work often emphasizes complex rhythmic interplay and melodic exploration.

World Cafe Live opened in 2003 and is a prominent music venue located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia. It’s known for its intimate setting and high-quality sound system, hosting a diverse range of national and international artists across genres including rock, folk, jazz, blues, and world music. The venue operates as both a performance space and a radio station – a live extension of WXPN, the University of Pennsylvania’s non-commercial radio station. World Cafe Live features two stages: the main stage (“Live”) which holds approximately 300 attendees, and a smaller more intimate space (“Gallery”).