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 "Obo Addy is a master drummer and it is the drum that is the heartbeat of this music. Dancing, singing and talking to us, Obo's drums bubble with energy." - Victory Review
"Obo Addy has recorded three of the very best traditional African percussion albums available . . . we owe it to ourselves to become familiar with the life's work of a musician such as Obo Addy." - Talking Drum
 "The Rhythmic Layers in "Wawshishijay" never compete but rather continually unfold and transform." - Rolling Stone
"Highlight: Ghanaian drummer Obo Addy's Wawshishijay." - Time Magazine
"Obo Addy's original music is some of the most interesting jazz writing in the country today, combining the traditional polyrhythmic percussive framework of Western Africa with the melodic and harmonic approach of North American jazz." - Lynn Darroch, Willamette Week, Portland, Oregon
"It was a pleasure and an honor to work with you. It is unique to find artists of Obo's stature and talent who are also dedicated to education and outreach activities in a community." - Christina Cowan, Director, Education and Outreach, Maui Arts and Cultural Center. "Their sounds of Africa shoot straight to the heart and through the backbone into the feet." - Lewiston Morning Tribune, Lewiston, Idaho
"The audience is moved by awe and a desire to dance. The music was electric!" - Variety, Pasadena, California
"Running the gamut from samba schools to James Brown, Addy's musical walkabout is nothing less than thrilling." - The Beat Magazine
" . . . the entire audience exploded into dancing and hand clapping, only to have the show over and everyone wanting more." - The California Aggie, Davis, California
"The precision astounded me with the drums changing for each item, from the sharp sound of the Ewe master drum to the warm sound of the Ga master drum." - Hampstead and Highgate Express, London, England
"Obo Addy, with short introductions and exceptional drumming, draws the audience into the palms of his tremendous hands." - Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Humanities
"Obo Addy and Kukrudu brought with them an abundance of energy in the exciting polyrhymic sounds of African highlife and other modern mixes of American and African music. The audience was intoxicated by the performance. An eye-opening, rejuvenating and happy event for all." - Christine Clarkson, Colorado College
"Obo is a wonderful ambassador for his country's culture and the music is great!" - The Lively Arts at Stanford |  |
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