Baba Ken Okulolo & The Nigerian Brothers March 15, 2012

Genial Nigerian bandleader Baba Ken Okulolo is one of the few popular African artists of today whose roots extend deep into traditional village life and folk music. So it was inevitable that he would invite core musicians from Kotoja and the West African Highlife Band to form BABA KEN OKULOLO & THE NIGERIAN BROTHERS. Together, they recreate the sweet sounds of their earliest village memories, bringing traditional folk melodies, 'palmwine' tunes, and highlife songs to life with harmonious voices, acoustic guitars, and hand percussion instruments.

This is the music they grew up with, music that was played under the moonlight, gentle but joyously rhythmic, ranging from lilting lullabies to dance-inspiring tunes and energetic anthems. It is a special treat for those who enjoy an authentic sound, offering to all the universal healing magic of African music.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Live Music/African Rhythms
Cultural
Good for All ages
Pre-Event Dance instruction
Room for Dancing
General Admission Table Seating
Concessions inc. Beer/Wine/Cocktails available
Post Event Meet the Artist

"...A transcendent set of acoustic music. With guitar, shekere, conga, and talking drum, the Nigerian Brothers make their traditional music as vital and insistent as any electronic pop, showing how much power can be derived from the simplest acoustic line-up. You could be sitting around a village, but you'd be very privileged indeed if your village included these musicians." - Alastair Johnston, Muzikifan.com

"...This band reached right into their home gardens of folktale verse and took their audience on a pulse rhythm stir of West Africa. They layer it within Nigerian values of patience, respect, humility and peace (and plenty of good natured humor) and then slide right in with a harmonically tight vocal blend. A raucous, whistling standing ovation brought the band back...and yes, the people danced." - Jean Bartlett, Pacifica Tribune

Official Website: http://www.marinjcc.org/arts