Baka Beyond

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Baka Beyond's sound is a fusion of music influenced by the Baka people of Cameroon, African rhythms and traditional Celtic tunes. A combination of soul-stirring West African traditional rhythms, song and dance of the Baka, with Celtic folk harmonies and singing “with powerful percussion section, rhythmic guitar and fiery fiddle…”.

Each musician has contributed their own style to the band. Baka Beyond is a collaborative music process, learned from the Baka people.

“If there has to be a definition of world music, this is it,” said BBC’s Andy Kershaw. 

Other reviewers have said:
“It was impossible to resist the relentlessly upbeat nature of the music”
“The party atmosphere is irrepressible” Evening Standard
“If you are not dancing, maybe you should have someone check your pulse.”

Live at the Cheese and Grain, Frome in 2024:
https://www.youtu.be/GyDDh97v1xQ


Martin Cradick - Guitar
Su Hart - vocals
Kibisingo Douglas - bass
Ayodele Scott - percussion
Ben Moneypenny - violin
Clyde Kramer - drums
Bella Illy - vocals

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