"The Rhythmic Layers in "Wawshishijay" never compete but
rather continually unfold and transform."
Rolling Stone
"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
"Obo Addy's original music is some of the most interesting
jazz writing in the country today, combining the traditional
polyrhythmic per#cussive framework of Western Africa with the
melodic and harmonic approach of North American jazz."
Lynn Darroch, Willamette Week,
Portland, Oregon
" . . . the entire audience exploded into dancing and hand
clapping, only to have the show over and everyone wanting
more."
The California Aggie, Davis,
California
"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
"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
"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!"
