Baoku Moses

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City & State: Cincinnti, Ohio
Country: United States
Music Genre(s):: AFRO-BEAT
Bio:: Peace through Music: Baoku and The Image Afro-Beat Band is a unique, dynamic and energetic band. Founded in 2005 by front-man Baoku Moses, this Cincinnati-based band is comprised of talented musicians who come from a world-wide influence of music and cultural backgrounds. Baoku, a Yoruba native of Nigeria and a professional African drummer and performing artist, started his Afro-Beat career in 1997, shortly after the passing of Afro-Beat legend Fela Kuti. Inspired by Fela’s work and believing firmly in the power of music, Baoku and The Image Afro-Beat Band hopes to build an appreciation for cultural diversity and respect for life as they continue to contribute to making the world a more peaceful and respectful place in which to live. Afro-Beat is a combination of Western music blended with African instruments and languages to create a musical expression of peace, love, unity, truth and justice. Through the use of African drums, such as the Nigerian bata, the talking drum, the djembe, and the Senegalese bottom drum, this unique style of music is poured out on stage to provide an evening of exciting entertainment. Baoku and The Image Afro-Beat Members: Baoku Moses: Lead Vocal/Percussion/Songwriter, Mark Karapondo: Bass, Mark Milano: Guitar, Joey Tenenbaum: Guitar, Ryan Moore: Drum-set, Derek Rekmel: Percussion, Walter Tucker: Trumpet, Randy Villars: Saxophone