Kinetic performs both original and folk melodies interwoven with creativity and energy from jazz
SONGS OF LAKE VOLTA (2018) Ansonica Records | featuring members of the Kassia Ensemble
Nine traditional Ghanaian songs blended with original music influenced by jazz and classical genres.
Available HERE on Amazon, Spotify, iTunes & Apple Music.
PRAISE FOR SONGS OF LAKE VOLTA
Sonograma.org: "The new record ... is the best we've heard in a long time of what we call world music.” “The writing of the voice is rich and varied, expanded by instruments, such as the piano, the guitar, the bass and percussion of the Kinetic group and the stringed instruments of the Kassia Ensemble, which give it a different color to each song." "Both the composer and the performers make a fascinating, in depth, approach to a creative universe. A record that is a real treasure.” (translation by Google Translate)
Textura.org: “Songs of Lake Volta draws magnificent connecting threads from classical music and contemporary jazz to the music of West Africa." "...Sheehan ... blends classical strings and jazz ensemble playing with nine traditional Ghanaian songs ... as if it's the most natural thing in the world.” “The album's a treat for the ears…”
World Music Central.org: “Superbly crafted…” “Songs of Lake Volta is a fascinating project …” “The result is a remarkable mix of Ghanaian melodies, contemporary jazz and classical music”.