Songs of Lake Volta

by Kinetic

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1.	Akoo Kofi 04:07	info	buy track
2.	Damba Suite 06:41	info	buy track
3.	Nyento 06:35	info	buy track
4.	Oye 06:50	info	buy track
5.	Subo 04:08	info	buy track
6.	Confornoche 05:47	info	buy track
7.	Kekele 05:05	info	buy track
8.	Dusime 07:29	info	buy track
9.	Dama Dama 04:42	info	buy track

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SONGS OF LAKE VOLTA, Joe Sheehan’s debut on Ansonica Records, finds the composer and pianist fusing his passion for the music of West Africa, particularly that of Ghana, with his background in both classical chamber music and contemporary jazz. SONGS OF LAKE VOLTA features nine traditional Ghanaian songs surrounded by original music composed by Sheehan, performed by two critically acclaimed groups: Kinetic and members of the Kassia Ensemble.

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released August 10, 2018

KINETIC

Anqwenique voice
Anthony Ambroso guitar
Joseph Sheehan piano
Jason Rafalak bass
Ryan Socrates drums

Members of the KASSIA ENSEMBLE

Dawn Posey violin
Ashley Freeburn violin (tracks 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Maureen Conlon violin (tracks 2, 4)
Si Yu viola
Katya Janpoladyan cello

All songs are Ghanaian traditional, with original music composed by Joseph Sheehan. Additional audio recorded by Joseph Sheehan

Recorded in May, October & November 2017 at Maywood Studios Pittsburgh PA

Recording Engineer & Producer Daniel May

Ansonica Records, LLC
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www.ansonicarecords.com
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North Hampton NH 03862

Cover Image & Photography Joseph Sheehan

Executive Producer Bob Lord
Executive A&R Sam Renshaw
A&R Brandon MacNeil
Audio Director Jeff LeRoy
Engineering Manager Lucas Paquette
Mastering Shaun Michaud
Design & Marketing Director Brett Picknell
Design Emily Roulo

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Kinetic Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Utilizing a unique blend of global folk traditions and contemporary jazz, Kinetic’s performance efforts celebrate multiculturalism, wisdom, and unity.

The ensemble has performed at concert halls, art galleries, universities, jazz clubs, and outdoor music festivals, at venues in Toronto, New York City, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. ... more