Artist description Shalita plays classic and original songs, sung in African languages such as Swahili, as well as Enlish. Said Shalita: "If you you have ever envisioned travelling to the tropics and wanted to hear the authentic sounds of Africa and the Caribbean, the band plays it like the way it should be played." Bring your dancing shoes!

Music Style Mazouk, Soukous, R&B, Reggae, Rock

Musical Influences all creation, Mzee Morris Nyakyusa and his ten drums, Orchestra Bella Bella, Motown, George Clinton/Parliament Funkadelic, The Artist, Bob Marley/Steel Pulse, Kassav, and many many more...

Similar Artists We sound like what has been passed on to us from our ancestors for generations and what we will pass on to generations to come...

Artist History Born and raised in Uganda and Tanzania, Joe Shalita lives and plays in the Twin Cities in Minnesota. After graduating with a degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from the University of Wisconsin Platteville in 1978, he moved to Minnepolis to seek employment and pursue his love of african pop music. He teamed up to start "Sweet Taste of Africa" a popular african band in the twin cities back in the 80's. Later he went on to work with several local worldbeat bands. In 1984 he started his own Band "Shalita". On the way he has been to several countries, all of which have played a part in his inspiration and sound. Currently he is a member of the twin cities "premier SOUKOUS BAND MARIMBA AFRIKA" Performing every FRiday at the BLUE NILE, a popular african club in the twin cities.

Group Members superb african and caribean musicians...

Instruments Guitars, horns, keyboards, percussion, bass and plenty of vocals

Albums Mazouk Afrique, coming soon

Press Reviews Weekend Alert! (Minneapolis Star Tribune JUne 17, 1993) After struggling for almost a decade to bring authentic African Pop music to local audiences, it seems that Shalita's time has finally arrived!. Rarely has instrumentalprowess been so thoroughly enjoyable as it is with this unique group. (Jim Meyer)

Additional Info Currently working with KANDA BONGOMAN, Soukous Maestro.... available for bookings in north america...

Location St. Paul, MN - USA

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