Golden trio from the eclectic Amsterdam musical avant-garde! A Senegalese Griot singer, a Puerto Rican jazz drummer and an Amsterdam multi-instrumentalist and instant composer find each other on an open playground. With m’bira, xalam, drumkit, voice, percussion, household tools and an electric chlavichord on 220 volt, they sit down and take off: Wrrrrrraaang!

Singer and percussionist Mola Sylla is in many ways a musical explorer. Born and raised in Dakar, Senegal, he grew up in the tradition of the griots. Griots play conveying stories – sometimes decorated with music, theater and dance – which all play an important role in West African culture. His rhythm and melodic compositions differ from the western agreed schedules and provide surprising twists.

Puerto Rican drummer Frank Rosaly has been involved in the improvised and experimental music scenes since 2001 when he became an integral part of Chicago’s musical fabric, navigating a fine line between the vibrant improvised music, experimental, rock and jazz communities.

Oscar Jan Hoogland is the sound of Amsterdam in person. He invented his own instrument by joining a clavichord, a keyboard instrument from the 17th century, to 220 Volt electricity. As the last student of the late pianist, composer and improvisor Misha Mengelberg he tears like a tornado through the Amsterdam jazz and impro scene.

This album was recorded live at De Ruimte, Amsterdam by Ron Ruiten as part of the IMPRO TO GO series

Tracklist

1. Djangaloma Dara 06:52
2. Deglul Kadu Rab Yi 06:57
3. Duk Kawe 06:24
4. E Nah 08:59
5. Ndap 08:31
6. Ker Gi 06:07
7. Kang 13:29