Instrumental acoustic Afrobeat composition delivers authentic African textures and layers
Features a diverse ensemble including fiddle, banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass, drums, and baritone saxophone for rich soundscapes
Inspired by the stories and music of women percussionists in African history, celebrating underrepresented voices
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Head for the Hills crafts a distinctive blend of instrumental acoustic afrobeat in their track “Omotola.” The band drew influence from a story Fela Kuti’s longtime percussionist, Pax Nicholas, told about life on Kuti’s compound, the Kalakuta Republic. Nicholas cities that all of the DJs on the 24-hour dance floor were women all of which w
