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Specialising in African, Afro-Caribbean, Brasilian & Middle-Eastern Percussion.

Obi has performed with numerous Jazz and "World" groups, both Live and in the studio.
He has also produced 2 previous solo CDs:

"Jaguar's Masquerade" &

"En alguna Parte..." (somewhere...)

Both of which received international airplay via college, NPR, and other radio stations that play "non-commercial" music..

His New CD: "Dara ju ti je o! (the better to eat you!) has just been released...

Mr. Kaye's other credits include performances on "Summer of Wonderful" (a collection of songs by Elisabeth Jane, adult/contemporary), Live performances with Joe Ferry's Big Ska Band (Ska), Hands of Changó (African Folkloric drumming and dance with the late master drummer Oba Famie), Numerous Middle Eastern Dance troupes and individual dancers, Obi's Funk n' Latin Jazz Project (Funk & Latin Jazz), George Wesley (reggae), Gary McCready (smooth Jazz) and much more.

He has performed at the Milford Music Festival, Milford's Music in the Park Summer Concert Series, Berks Jazz Fest, Yeungling/Schuylkill Summer Jazz Festival Pottsville PA), Musicfest (Bethlehem PA), Schuylkill's annual Unity Day Celebration and other music and Arts festivals.

As a clinician, Obi Produces numerous workshops and other programs (using drums as a tool for understanding) for all ages and environments. He has produced many programs for children and seniors alike in schools, institutions, and for many community groups.

*In April of 2005, Obi was diagnosed with a large and inoperable brain tumour called a pituitary macroedenoma. Over the course of the past 3 years he has spent time in treatment recovering through medical, herbal and spiritual treatment.

He is a staunch advocate for healing the spirit through the arts.