Mosi
Conde from Guinea
Is one of those musicians blessed with the ability to play whatever he
picks up. He comes from a family of Griots (noted for their story telling
and musical skills) with family being one of the popular Griot families in
his city Conakry. He has been playing music most of his life starting with
Kora at the age of 6 before moving on to as many instruments as he can carry
to a gig. Apart from having an amazing soulful voice, what makes Mosi special
is ability to improvise under any musical situation with comparative ease.
Kodjovi
Kush from Togo
A musician with a very relaxed outlook on life Kodjo not only plays groovy
bass and other instruments but is deeply immersed in music production. His has
many influences in his playing style as he has worked with artists such as Finley
Quaye, Gregory Isaacs and Nana Tsiboe to name but a few. When Kodjo sets up
a groove, it just flows naturally.
Ade
Sose Wallace
Undeniably a
pillar of the British African Scene, Ade Sose of Nigerian descent has been
playing music all of his life. After arriving in London in 1978 Ade set about
creating his own African Music scene in London from which has evolved many
elements of the World Music scenario we are now blessed with today. He has
played with a host of great African artist both here and abroad including
Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba. Performed in almost every World Music festival
around the globe and continues to make poignant music whilst teaching children
in schools the beauty of African culture. Ade possesses a deep rich unique
voice that few could emulate and has a presence that automatically transfix
attention when he is in his element on the stage.
Kadialy
Kouyateh from Senegal
A musician from the Mandinka Clan from a musical family of Dialis which
is another word for Griot. Therefore Kadialy has been playing the Kora, (namely
a Mandinka Kora which is specially made with 21 strings to sound like a harp)
from a very young age. Since arriving in London he has played many festivals,
performed radio broadcasts on the BBC and been involved in many notable projects.
He possesses a pure angelic toned voice that glides and flows effortlessly
over any rhythm or groove.
Helder
Pak from Mozambique
One of the most in demand drummers on the London World Music scene. A drummer
who can play almost any style and does it with compassion and conviction. Helder
has toured the world, recorded with many popular World Music Artists but his
main love is to have the opportunity to play the kind of music he loves
Distant
Cousins Band
