With extensive touring throughout the U.S. and Europe, and plans to release its much anticipated sophomore album, 2008 is shaping into an incredible year for the fast-rising band credited with "setting a new standard for fusions of rock 'n' roll and West African music" (Afropop Worlwide).
Since forming in 2005, the magnetic instrumental quintet has been credited with bridging the gap between West African and American music unlike any group before them, quickly winning a diverse and devoted following at top venues such as the Bonnaroo and Voodoo festivals to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Their live shows and self-titled debut album have won international acclaim from the New York Times, Global Rhythm, fRoots, NPR and more.
The members of Toubab Krewe developed their unique sound over the course of numerous extended trips to Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast, where they immersed themselves in the local culture and studied and performed with luminaries such as Lamine Soumano, Vieux Kante, Madou Dembele and Koungbanan Conde. In 2007 the band played at the the legendary Festival of the Desert in Essakane, Mali, known as the most remote festival in the world.
The band is finishing up its new album with Grammy winning producer Steven Heller.
btw.....I talked to Future Studios-is there any chance you'd give them permission to release a copy of the show from Sedona? I spent so much of the show outside puking.....I really want to see what I missed!
Man o man what a killer show last night at the Georgia Theatre!! It's always a blast gettin down with you guys! Whats the name of your special guest? He was on fire!!! Much love
What up guys? I was just in Anchorage, AK visiting my brother and while I was hangin at the Moose's Tooth, I noticed that you were booked to play. I told everyone to come out to see you. Even the guy cookin my breakfast at the "White Spot Diner!" Great Diner by the way.
Our band, Kung Fu Dynamite," is playing a pre-party tomorrow, please spread the word!
Vortex Pre Party, Stella Blue downstairs, 6:30-9pm, 6/28/08
thanks for coming to charlotte again! cant wait till this friday in asheville. love you guys!!! everything is ready for jamacia! only five more months!! [peace love happiness theresa anne
