Adam Solomon & Tikisa

SEEKING

Drums, Other Percussion.

ABOUT

Adam was born in Kenya and began performing at an early age. He was the co-founder of Canada’s great pan-African band, the Afronubians. After forming his own band, Tikisa, he released the award-winning Safari and Rocket Express II: African Renaissance Blues. Collaborating with the musicians of African Guitar Summit, he won a 2005 Juno Award and performed at the Live 8 concert. The African Guitar Summit’s second CD has been nominated for Best World Music Album 2006.
With Tikisa, he released his latest CD, Mti wa Maisha (Tree of Life), at Lula Lounge in the spring of 2006. Tikisa delivers a fresh, eminently listenable sound...an intoxicating blend of Afro-Rumba, Fiesta, and contemporary Kenyan rhythms that will lift your soul and make your feet move.

Screen name:: Adam Solomon
Member since:: Feb 23 2007; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years together:: 3
Gigs played:: 10 to 50
Tend to practice:: 1 time per week
Age:: 66 years

Influences

Orchestre Kiam, Lipua Lipua, Dr. Nico Kasanda, Papa Wemba, Les Kamaley, Manu Dibango, Awilo Longomba, Ali Farka Toure, Salif Keita, Bob Marley, Joseph Kamaru, Fundi Konde, Paul Mwachupa, Simba Wanyika, Them Mushrooms, Diblo Dibala, Nine Stars, Super Mazembe, Mbaraka Mwinshehe, Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade

Members Of Band

Adam Solomon (Lead guitar, vocals--Kenya), Chester Manoharan (Bass guitar--India), Kofi Ackah (Drum Kit--Ghana)/Patu Bokelo (Drum Kit, Vocals--Congo),Walter McLean (Drum Kit--Canada), Suleiman Juma (Keys--Kenya), Emmanuel "Fulani" Mutsune (Vocals--Kenya), Nancy Barrett (Vocals, percussion--Canada), Marcus Chonsky (Percussion--Canada), Cesco Emmanuel (Rhythm guitar--Trinidad), Tamsir Seck (Percussion--Senegal)