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Location: AMERICA NORTH: USA:Pennsylvania (PA)
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Biography

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

The latest CD by Obi Kaye,"Dára jù ti je o" (“the better to eat you”) Has recently been released. This latest series of recordings is a collection of traditional rhythms and original grooves designed to heighten the senses and awaken the primal needs and desires we all feel inside. Obi has spent numerous years studying both Percussion and Anthropology with a focus on the cultures and traditions of the Yorubá, Dahomey and Kongo peoples and also in the spiritual traditions of Ifa and, continues in a personal pursuit to document and maintain the historical and spiritual principals of these traditions.

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..

Mr. Kaye's other credits include performances on "Summer of Wonderful" (a collection of songs by Elisabeth Jane, adult/contemporary), Live performances with 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 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.