African Psychedelic Rock π
Oakland, CA-based ensemble Orchestra Gold offers up a kaleidoscope of sound deeply rooted in the Malian tradition while introducing a genre-bending nod to the future through their rare and artful fusion of African Music and #psychedelicrock.
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Spearheaded by the dynamic Mariam Diakite, whoselyrics are delivered in the
highly symbolic Bambaralanguage and supported by heavy swinging rhythms, afunky fresh brass section, and cosmic guitar licks, OG is a testament to transcendence made possible when worlds collide only to arrive at common ground. With the January 2023 release of their new album: βMedecine,β this deeply spiritual yet dance-inducing ensemble continues their pursuit to spread healing through the universal gift of music.