Artist description We play West African music for belly dance. We play either polyrhythmic drumming or mid-east melodies backed by west african instruments. When our dancers are in front of us, it is a spectacle to behold. We play for parties, community events, school assemblies (elementary to high school) and facilitate drum circles. email km@eng.sun.comto book your next event in the San Francisco BayArea (USA).

Music Style African Mid-East Fusion

Musical Influences Olatunji Arthur Hull Egytian Folk Music Jajouka

Artist History Formed in 1995, kekuja has had many drummers and dancers perform with us. Kevin Marshall is the musical director, Parri (parri@topdancers.com) is the choreographer.

Group Members You just never know...We play live with at least four drummers.

Instruments West African Percussion, woodwinds

Albums Live at Dunsmuir (1998), Dunkema (1998), Music from 1998-200

Press Reviews San Jose Mercury News 12/12/99 "Tri-Cities-based group Kekuja playing a fusion of West African and Islamic music while three belly dancers undulated to the pounding drums"

Location Newark, California - USA

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