The Seben Brothers bring the heat of the Congo to the stage every time they play. Fronted by the incomparable Leona, Raymond and Gabriel, this powerful trio of singers and dancers bring delight to Bar Oussou.

A magical fusion of Afro-funk, jazz, and percussion, Appiah & Asanti Beats takes you on a rhythmic journey at Bar Oussou! $12 Tickets Via Humanitix

Witness the sonic scapings of instrumentalist & composer Arlon Faria in his Debut Project, Perennial Ruminations.

Marley Del Prete is an improvising trumpeter from Naarm/Melbourne, Australia who draws from spiritual and free jazz to create something extremely unique. Marley’s practice explores the link between intense improvised trumpet and beautiful sultry melodies.

📖 Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday 7:30 PM! ❤️Free Entry Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN for all to join! 🎤📖 No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here.

🌺OPEN MIC & Jam Night @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 Two Part Night with Open Mic this week Hosted by Ty La Moonchild & ending in Jams! Instruments provided, all welcome! 🎤Free Entry

For Swing’s Sake are a Melbourne-based quintet performing instrumental music in the tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s Quintette du Hot Club de France. Free Entry!

🌺 Open Decks @ Bar Oussou! 🌺 Call out all selectors, music lovers & electronic heads! The decks are open late Thursday night- come for a spin! 10pm Free Entry

🌺Kismet Project @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 Turkish vocalist MS ONUR KURT leads THE KISMET PROJECT, delivering traditional Middle-Eastern and Arabic classics. Free entry

Inspired by jazz giants and the great canon of jewish and middle eastern music, Max König’s ensemble are a unique sound, sight and spirit to behold. $12 online via Humanitix

🌺 Blak Roots @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 Blak Roots returns with a fusion of rumba lingala, afro reggae, zouk, Latin, funk, and afro-beat, featuring William Kadima's soulful vocals. 🪘🎶 $12 via Humanitix

Neo soul jazz funk piece Dakini Cuddle bring their candles and swords & lay it all down. Freest of Entry!

Standing Circle @ BAR OUSSOU! Standing Circle is in the building again! Back once a month showcasing some deeply inspiring soundscapes & musical journey's. Expect world flavours, hypnotic rhythms, psychedelic vocals; all rooted in jazz voicings.

"Forró Lamparina performs traditional rhythms from north-east of Brazil which are played in a traditional party called Forró.

Rory Tiganis-Hannan (drummer/composer) is an innovative, genre-blurring artist from Melbourne, making waves with his dynamic, explosive sound behind the kit. His band’s performances feature distinctive groove-filled tunes, exploring captivating nu jazz/fusion soundscapes.