Occidental Brothers Dance Band International perform live at the Triple Door in Seattle as part of the 25th anniversary of The Best Ambiance on KEXP. Recorded 6/29/09.
This is excellent. While Ghanaian musicians at home are going rap, and other 'modern' unoriginal crap, these guys are rediscovering the creativity in the hi-life beat. Great instrumental section, especially guitar. Vocal -- sorry not so hot; rather repetitive. Make instrumental section last longer and you're on to a winner.
Thanks for posting! ! That song and that band has a good vibe. I appreciate the explanation of the Ghanaian day names and love the horns and the sekere (beaded cowrie shell rattle).
And I loved the ending-"If you love our music say "Yeah! If you love yourself say "Yeah Yeah Yeah!"
That's Ma Boy in Lead Vocals..Bless Lion...My album is PURE highlife.Coming Soon!!
kudjoachemtv 1 month ago
This is excellent. While Ghanaian musicians at home are going rap, and other 'modern' unoriginal crap, these guys are rediscovering the creativity in the hi-life beat. Great instrumental section, especially guitar. Vocal -- sorry not so hot; rather repetitive. Make instrumental section last longer and you're on to a winner.
kantaraka1 3 months ago
Oops! I forgot to write the first "Yeah!"
Yeah!
Cause I sure do love this African flava jazz music. :o)
-an African American sista
(Thanks to my facebook friend Lisa for alerting me to this group).
Azizip17 1 year ago
Thanks for posting! ! That song and that band has a good vibe. I appreciate the explanation of the Ghanaian day names and love the horns and the sekere (beaded cowrie shell rattle).
And I loved the ending-"If you love our music say "Yeah! If you love yourself say "Yeah Yeah Yeah!"
Yeah Yeah Yeah!
Azizip17 1 year ago