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JOURNEY BETWEEN is a fitting addition to a
stunning and ever-evolving series. Martin Cradick's Cornish
roots and violinist Paddy Le Mercier's Breton roots
heavily influence the arrangements of both Celtic
and Senegalese songs, while the spirit of the Baka
binds it all together into a sound that is
evocative and tranquil. Baka Beyond began recording
JOURNEY BETWEEN while the Ghanaian band Kakatsitsi
was touring England, which enabled group members
Nii Tettey Tetteh, Addoteh Richter and Annor
Asanioah to lay down traditional Ghanaian rhythms
as the percussive root of the album. Later Martin,
Su and their son Milo traveled to Ziguinchor in
southern Senegal to help finish an album for the
band Kassumai. While there, this musical family
recorded the African vocals for two JOURNEY BETWEEN
songs: "Migrations" and "Konti."
The magic of the music lies in its wide-eyed restraint, a subtle soul that speaks softly but carries a big stick. Escape Magazine.
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