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What do you imagine when you think of steel drums?
Well…think again.
Put away your flowered shirt and your white shoes. This ain’t Margaritaville. And it ain’t Jamaica either. Based in Seattle, the grunge capital of the world, Bakra Bata’ rhythmically brings together the sounds of celebration and life, they groove on sensuality and love, and with precision they strike the soul with the percussive sounds of Brazil, Africa, Cuba, and Haiti.
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| These songs, often requested by long time fans, are classic selections from the 1980s. Steel drums have never sound so sweet and strong as they are joined here with traditional percussion instruments from Brazil, Cuba, and Nigeria. |
CD: Adventures in Paradise
Label: Bakra Bata' Records
Credits: M. W. Shantz |
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| This is a compilation of the best of several recording sessions and presents renditions of Pachelbel's Canon in D, Anita Baker's Sweet Love, the popular classic Red Wine, compositions from the steel pan genius Boogsie Sharpe, tunes from Nigeria, Haiti, and Trinidad, as well as original songs from Bakra Bata'. Original cover art by Nigerian artist Loabayo Olanyiyi. |
CD: Bakra Bata' Steel Drums and Percussion
Label: Bakra Bata' Records
Credits: M. W. Shantz |
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