Elikeh at Bohemian Caverns November 10, 2011

Elikeh mixes Afro-beat with traditional Togolese polyrhythms to produce captivating tunes that are as listenable as they are danceable. Although based in indigenous traditions, Elikeh’s music has no borders, exploring global themes and personal odysseys.

“A band of D.C.-area musicians present us with a modern form of groovy, jazzy, and dance-friendly rhythms…Elikeh taps into the same historical energy of Afro-beat bands of long... ago. Yet, Elikeh is new, refreshing, and distinct.”
Matthew Forss, Inside World Music
www.elikeh.net

"...Elikeh is more like a seductive collective, forever inviting you to dance or fight the power, or both at the same time." NPR

“…the tunes are wrapped in bouncing ’70s funk/soul and indigenous African rhythms creating the all-important groove. Unlike classic Afrobeat’s sprawling, seriously long jams, Elikeh keeps it relatively tight and dance-floor friendly”
Eric Feber, The Pilot