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Afro-fusion with substance!!!

P. W. Schauert | 01/18/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

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Reviewer: CD Baby

Inspired and driven by the qualities and rhythms of West African music, namely that of Ghana, The Sankofa Ensemble delves deeply into the complex textures while meeting rhythmic brilliacne with harmonic and melodic ingenuity. Fitting well within the context of "Afro-jazz," Hybridity goes way beyond the idea of pairing up two different musical worlds and in turn, cultivates a distinctive and well-balanced fusion of moods, colors and atmospheres which complement each other beautifully. Having been featured on several Ghanaian radio broadcasts, and with overwhelmingly positive responses from both Ghanaian and American audiences, this notable ensemble, powered and conceived by Paul Schauert, master drummer, raises the bar on world jazz fusion by leaps and bounds."