A refreshingly unique roots approach to African music that can hit hard and make you move, AND cool you down in equal measure.

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WORLD: African, JAZZ: World Fusion



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ELIKEH is a collective of like-minded, roots musicians in the Washington, DC area. Led by singer/songwriter Serge "Massama" Dogo, ELIKEH performs mostly original material drawn from Massama's roots in Togo. Rounding out the sound is an eclectic mix of tunes by groups like Osibisa, Geraldo Pino, Bob Marley & The Wailers and Third World.

ELIKEH (pronounced "ey-LEE-kay") signifies something that is rooted, whether in the soil or in tradition. Massama and the ELIKEH crew have taken this approach in crafting their unique fusion of traditional rhythms with choice elements from afrobeat, soukous, reggae, jazz and rock. With drums, bass, 2 guitars, percussion and horns, the result is an organic blend of phat grooves and sweet, sweet melody.

ELIKEH's songs speak of justice, love and migration. They are sung primarily in Ewe and Kabye, with arrangements based on Agbadga, Kamu and Agbekor rhythms from the West African region encompassing Togo, Ghana & Benin.

Intrigued? Check out www.ELIKEH.com

Welcome to ELIKEH!