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Baoku & The Image Afro-beat Band

Rank #1 Cincinnati, OH World / Afro-beat / Original Afro-beat

50% of sales go to the charity World Vision.

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Members: Baoku: Lead Vocal/percussion/songwriter, Brent: Bass, Ryan: Guitar, Joey: Guitar, Brendan: Drum-set, Derek: Percussion, Collin, Eric, Randy and Walter...

Sounds Like: Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, LAGBAJA!, Seun Kuti, Earth, Wind & Fire

Label: Earth Driver Music ~ earthdriver.org

Manager: Positive Image Arts, LLC

Bio: Afro-beat, a musical combination of big band jazz fusion with African instruments and languages, is a musical expression of peace, love, unity, truth and justice. The Image Afro-beat Band is comprised of musicians from different musical and cultural backgrounds. The band uses Afro-beat music to c... See Full Bio

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“If you weren’t there you missed one hell of a show. Baoku Moses was impossible to shoot while he danced throughout the crowd flailing, jumping, beating the bejesus out of that cow bell, all the time beaming his infectious smile… He couldn’t stop moving, the crowd was writhing, and I couldn’t stand still long enough to get the shots I wanted. It was a great time!”

— Andrew Kenton, ShowShots.net

“Down on Main Street had a show Saturday night in which we got to bask in another kind of light: Baoku Moses. I’ve summed up before how Baoku makes my serotonin surge, mellows out my melatonin. Hearing him is a health benefit in itself. Being that Baoku is from Cincinnati, it was Uncle Eddie and Robin that brought him to Wheeling, and their relationship came to fruition from a festival. Having heard him play, they knew they had to have him here, and we hope he’ll be back frequently! Although the show was set to start at 10 by 9 there were no available seats to sit on. I overheard people predicting what they were going to get: “Some guy from Cincinnati,” said one. “I think he plays the drums,” another guy guessed. I could barely hear the juke box over the banter about Baoku. As always, the crowd came in all forms – diverse in age range.”

— Sara Fincham, Sara's Soundcheck

“Who wants to know the reason rich people flourish even as poor folks continue struggling for the most basic necessities in life? That is a question Baoku Moses, the front man for The Image Afro-beat Band, asks melodically in his song “Oro Sunukun (Deep Issue).” Baoku released his first demo in 1998, which showed people that he was more than just a drummer. After proving that he was a talented composer, he began helping people arrange and compose their own material. Baoku is a Yoruba culture and Afro-beat ambassador.”

— Edward Onaci, Sonic Diaspora

“Baoku is a gifted Afro-beat musician, but he also has a passionate commitment to justice as did Fela Kuti. The Image Afro-beat Band, his current group, brings together musicians from different backgrounds. Check out the link below for complete article: http://blog.afropop.org/2011/03/baoku-moses-unity-of-sounds.html Dorothy Johnson-Laird - (copyright - afropop.org)”

— Dorothy Johnson-Laird - Afropop.org, Baoku Moses: A Unity of Sounds

“Baoku, Okodoro Oro. Cincinnati, needs more Afrobeat and we got it from Baoku who moved to US 3 years ago. His creative use of percussion with strains of American jazz is a masterpiece. Horn men, guitarists & many more are part of the effort.”

— Rick Bird, Cincinnati Post

“Baoku was inspired by Fela. Fans will be drawn to Baoku, as he blends African music with Western Jazz. The cd is stunningly accomplished, showing Baoku to be master of his craft in the world of AfroBeat. The CD is a remarkable achievement that will push Baoku to the upper echelon of music. ”

— Mike Breen, City Beat

“The best Afro-beat band in the middle west.”

— Mike Breen, City Beat

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May 30

Shrine NYC
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
Shrine NYC
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Thu May 30 8:00pm
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Baoku & The Image Afro-beat Band will make their New York debut, performing for thee first time at the Shrine. See you there.

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3r3lla
Hello ,friend .."Free Nigeria" are awesome !!:-)) Much Success ! ..Peace and Love ..3r3lla
Dj Nickz
great music am enjoying it now
The Twelve Crucifixes
I like your music! Enjoy your musical journey. Cal.
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Hey, what's up? Keep working hard! I just fanned you and liked your Facebook. Please return the favor. I'm almost at 6,000 likes, feel free to share music and video links ...
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Love you guys and miss your energy, Baoku! See you next time either we're in town or you're in NYC! - Don

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Q: For radio Airplay send a disc to me Sam Holmstock c/o WKKL 2240 Iyannough Rd, West Barnstable MA 02668. I have a weekly show called "Surrender To The Air/Waves" Mostly jambands, Dub, Afro-Beat, etc

A: Thank you very much, I really appreciate you stopping by, asking for my music and willing to play my music, THANK YOU. Unfortunately, I run out of print, but I will be glad to send mp3s directly to you in email. Please, let me know if this will work for you and for me. Thanks again, Baoku

Asked by Sam Holmstock. Answered on Sat Feb 02 2013

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