Artist description African-influenced, eclectic-funk-rap-hip-hop, mixed with 70's, 80's, 90's and 21st Century RhYtHms, Songs & Vocalizations..

Music Style alternative, dacefuturistic, funk-rock, hip-hop, spiritual, euro, rap, triphop

Musical Influences Cameo, Sly, Parliament, Led Zepplin, Lenny Kravitz, Bootsty, Joseph Poku, BarKays, Eagles, Peter Cetera, James Brown, ConFunkShen, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley

Similar Artists Cameo, Sly, Lenny Kravitz, Parliament, Bootsty, BarKays

Artist History Muzic Rhythms & Stories from the Soul. Enjoy these original songs, penned in the 80's, recorded in 95 and being released... now!! These Songs were all inspired by the Good Faith, for the Goodness of the Soul. The "ele JON-E-SHAKKA (Innovator**Composer**Musician**Performer)... Jon-E-Shakka, a native of Ghana, West Africa (the Ashante Tribe), came to Canada in 1967 and is a self-taught Dancer, Singer, Musician and Songwriter!! At the age of seventeen, when his dream of being a Professional Hockey Player did not seem to be materalizing (yet?!), this natural-born Innovator, decided to go into the entertainment business! He began his entertainment debut as the opening act, for the SHAKKA DANCERS (his brother, Eugene and two sisters:Therese and Patsy)!! In the seventies, Jon-E become part of the family act: THE ELECTRIFYING SHAKKA DANCERS, who created the electrifying and unique Dance Form, called DAZZ!! Jon-E presently teaches DAZZ at local Schools and Community Centres. It is a combo. of: AFRO-RHYTHM, SAVAGE JAZZ, MIME, ROBOTICS, STREETDANCE, and ACROBATICS!! THE ELECTRIFYING SHAKKA DANCERS won many Dance Awards and performed many times, on a variety of Television Shows! In 1984, Jon-E released a single, under Sizzle Records, entitled: SHAKE YOUR PANTS, which hit TOP 40, in Montreal and in Mexico!! Jon-E-Shakka is a name not to be forgotten... he is a Professional who has proven himself world-wide!! Instantly capturing audiences with his creative blend of STYLE, TECHNIQUE and GRACE, he continues to fascinate people of all ages, with a creative combination of: Imagination, Dance and Music, from the past, present and future, releasing a HIGH-ENERGY SHOW, from beginning to end! Jon-E-Shakka is an illustration of the power and stamina, gained and refined only after many years of experience! A moment is well-spent in seeing a master portray an EXPLOSION of energy, resulting from hard work, time and effort, made to look so BEAUTIFUL!! His charisma and open, pleasant, personality appeal to all and it is easy to see why his audiences have no problem forming a great rapport with him! Jon-E-Shakka currently devotes much of his time to children's projects, such as: Community Fun Days, Teaching DAZZ Classes and performing in Festivals and SpecialEvents. He also keeps busy, performing monthly, at the Vox Lounge; Recording; Choreographing and promoting his NEW CD: U-REAP-WHAT-U-SOW! Jon-E-Shakka is a valuable component to any enterprise, company, educational course or community oriented social event that is being planned. Join P.O.K.U(P.eopleO.fK.olorU.nite) Fan CLub

Group Members JON-E-SHAKKA, noah,amanda, Marie,Baz

Instruments bass, keys, guitar, congo's, drum machines

Albums 1984:

Press Reviews (june/00)audioGalaxy.com: "A self-taught musician and dancer out of Canada who plays in a style you've never heard before. This native of the Ashanti,Tribe in Ghana, West Africa has entertained audiences with some of the biggest names to come out of Canada, like the Bare Naked Ladies and Celine Dion." (MAY/00) Kirk Meade(Australian radio): "Jon-E-Shakka delivers a unique blend of funky groove-style rap with his new album: 'U Reap What U Sow', combining rap with words of wisdom to deliver his worthy messages. Check him out...he's very good!" (May/00) advantagemusic.com.au: "...6 great tracks, one after the other...from this great new rapper...Jon-E-Shakka! Check him out and I'm sure you will agree. This guy is very good indeed! From the staff at AMC!" (01/04/2000) www.listen.com: "Canadian Band produces bizzare, futuristic Funk/Dance/Rap. Bootsie-ish bass attacks, heavy beats and rocking guitars, set the pace for breathy female vocals and foreign sounding raps about LOVE!" (May18/00): 'Love 1 Way' has just made the TOP 10 on UKSounds.com! Congratulations again, please continue making great music and don't forget to send us any new material. Best Wishes, Sue." www.uksounds.com: "Congratulations on your charts position!" (31 Mar 2000): "Making it to the top of our charts has become prestigious! (drumroll): Your song 'UMMM..AHHH2000'inst.gvocalsTV&AC is this week's No.3 on our hip hop and r&b charts, congratulations! So enjoy the good news, spread the word SoundClick - The Best Free Music Community"1/03/2000-somuchtosay.com:"GetReady for the Funk. Great party music similar to George Clinton.Very Cool-rate-A".***Dec99-POT-C(rapmusic.com)"Cooltracks,"you should get them, in the UNDERGROUND section".

Additional Info ..97-in THUNDER BAY-opened up for BareNakedLadies(CANADIAN JAMBOREE97), performs monthly at VOX-LOUNGE in Nepean ,Dances for the Ottawa-Senators(N.H.L)-part of M.J.J.A(theater/dance-group)) Choreographer for World Figure Amateur&Professional Figure Skaters...

Location Ottawa, Ontario - Canada

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