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The PlayersKeith Waithe and the Macusi Players
Keith Waithe Vocal Effects/Flutes. Together with his band The Macusi Players, he produces an original musical style exploring the cultural diversity and fusion of Jazz, African, Caribbean and Asian music in light matrix of polyrhythmic currents. Keith first learned to play the trumpet from his father in Guyana and during his formal music training there, transferred to the flute. Keith formed The Macusi Players, (taking the name from the powerful Macusis Amerindian tribe from Guyana) incorporating the diverse influences and origins from within the group-blending the Indian tabla, African drum, Caribbean steelpan, modern keyboard wizardiy and of course his own flutes 1 lOto date). The live set represents the ultimate fusion of the world dance rhythms, a unique and exquisite journey around the world. Helen McDonald vocalist, Bandleader, Writer. As a vocalist, her talent has been recognised by many of the worlds leading artists. The Crusaders invited her to be guest vocalist during their 1995 European Tour. She has worked regularly with Jean Toussaint, Andy Hamilton supported Coutiney Pine and Edwin Star. Robert Mitchell Piano/Keyboards. Robert has worked with Courtney Pine, and the Jazz Warriors. Toured Italy, Holland and Austria with US saxophonist Greg Osby and performed in an electric/accoustic concept with UK saxophonist Steve Williamson. Nana Appiah Ghanaian Drums and Percussion. In 1970 Nana came to London and became involved in the African music scene and was a founder member of the African Culture Band with AbdulTeejay. He has played with the Lost poets, Gill Scott-Heron and the orchestra ‘RAFIKI’ at the Bath Festival . JO JO Yates Was born in Sekondi, Ghana, West African where he developed his craft as musician. At the age of nineteen, Jo Jo toured Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and a number of sub-Sahara countries to study and performed the diverse North African rhythms and music. Later, he visited France and played with several bands. Jo Jo finally settled in Britain in 1976 and studied music at the Harrow School of Music, London for two years. He has composed music for Films and Adverts. He plays all types of musical instruments ranging from Gonie and West African Drums, Mbira, Flutes and sings. He has made his own CORA - (Nyaniba).While based in London, Jo Jo played with Oro Band, Tzoubu Dat, Ga-Cuba and Trevor Watts Moure Music Drum Orchestra. Eustace Williams ....Electric, Double Bass.
Eustace has been playing for about twelve years hand and has gained much experience with many different bands from funk to jazz, soul, rock, and pop. He is currently playing with fusion bands, Kafo and Double Vision and has recorded with such groups as Inner Space, Emotions Remix and the London Posses.
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