Extra Golden is an unusual collaboration of musicians from Western Kenya and the Eastern USA. They recorded their first CD in Kenya, on a laptop, in a bar. Studio 360's Rob Weisberg asks the motley crew about how they manage to mix different styles.
Africa Fiesta Congo
Artist: Tabu Ley RochereauAlbum: Nico, Kwamy, Rochereau et l'African FiestaLabel: SyllartOkoth Atari
Artist: Daniel Owino Misiani and Shirati BandAlbum: Benga Blast!Label: Virgin / EarthworksPurchase: AmazonStreet Parade
Artist: Extra GoldenAlbum: Hera Ma NonoLabel: Thrill JockeyPurchase: AmazonNyatiti
Artist: David Fanshawe (recordist)Album: Various Artists: East Africa: Witchcraft & Ritual MusicLabel: Nonesuch ExplorerPurchase: AmazonIlando Gima Onge
Artist: Extra GoldenAlbum: Ok-Oyot SystemLabel: Thrill JockeyPurchase: AmazonJakolando
Artist: Extra GoldenAlbum: Hera Ma NonoLabel: Thrill JockeyPurchase: AmazonObama
Artist: Extra GoldenAlbum: Hera Ma NonoLabel: Thrill JockeyPurchase: AmazonProduced by:
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