Obi Kaye

Master Hand percussionist
Specializing in Afro~Caribbean, Afro~Brasilian & Jazz percussion

Obi is a performer and clinician with extensive experience & studies in
the art of world percussion & the many cultural origins & influences
from which contemporary rhythm is derived. His exploration of the world
through rhythm brings a greater understanding of the changing world
around us. He has performed with numerous Jazz and world music
ensembles including Latin Jazz, African & Middle Eastern Dance & other
cultural projects.

His first solo CD "Jaguar's Masquerade received international
recognition & airplay in the US and abroad & his second solo CD "en
Alguna Parte" has just been released.

An avid activist for cultural acceptance & equality, Mr. Kaye actively
pursues & promotes programs of tolerance & awareness, especially those
geared toward children & young adults. A self proclaimed "backyard
anthropologist", Obi has seen & addresses the need in our communities
for further growth & support of intra~community development, a need
which can be nurtured through the arts.

It is through the music, dance &, art that a culture or society may
express itself. When language barriers bar the ability to communicate on
the level of intellect, it is the artistic expression which communicates
through emotion. This is the grounds on which we may all realise, we are
one.

Obi conducts many workshops for all ages including:
The beat of global culture
Drums around the world/ history of rhythm
Salsa, samba & rumba troupe & ensemble performance
Plus, much more.
For more information about performances, recordings,
workshops etc. please contact Obi via
e-mail: obikaye@netscape.net
Or call: (570) 277-6287

For a complete list of Programs and services visit:
www.geocities.com/drumrider

Credits:

* CD "en alguna parte..." (somewhere...) 2004 Limited release only
* CD "Jaguar's Masquerade" 2002 Limited release only

Obi's Funky Latin Party, AKA, the Obi Kaye, Roberts Project (latin Jazz
& Funk)

* Black History Month celebrations at PSU 2003 (Schuylkill Haven, PA)
* Berks Jazz Fest 2003; Reading, PA.
* Yeungling Summer Jazz Festival 2002; Pottsville, PA

Obi Kaye / Various percussion projects

* Musikfest 2003; Bethlehem, PA
* Unity Day 1999, 2000,01, 02, 03, 04; Locations varied, PA ,
* "Juneteenth" 2004; Pottsville PA

With Hands Of Chango ( w/ the Late Oba Famie) ( Nigerian percussion troupe)

* Earth day 2002, Jim Thorpe PA. Also w/ George Wesley (Reggae)
* Quanzaa 2001 &2002 Pottsville, PA
* Black History Month celebrations at PSU 2001 &2002 (Penn State
University, Varied Locations)

With The Gary McCready Ensemble (contemporary, smooth jazz)

* Yeungling Summer Jazz Festival 1998, 99, 200, 2001,2002;
Pottsville, PA

Other:

* CD with EJ Paris, "Summer of Wonderful" 1999 (adult contemporary/
folk)

Attached is a standard "Swung 5/4" based on "Take 5"
and a rhythmic variant that I use while performing the song
which sets the structure for soloing.

updated at february 2005