| The Soto Koto Band | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Gambia |
| Genres | Jazz |
The Soto Koto Band is an African jazz band. Their music is primarily influenced by the music of Gambia. A large ensemble, the band performs on wind instruments, string instruments, and percussion. It was formed by Oko Drammeh, a US-based Gambian world music DJ and festival promoter.
An album, Gumbay Dance!, was released in 1991 by Abdel Kabirr & The Soto Koto Band. It was issued on the Higher Octave's World sublabel, as were two following albums. Kabirr is a West African vocalist. A self-titled album, The Soto Koto Band, was released in 1993. One of the album's tracks, "Korajulo", was included on a compilation album issued by The Nature Company around the same time. In 1994, a third album, Mandingo Beat, was released. It features Gambian vocalist Paps Touray.
Their song, "Kelefa", was a Recommended Track in CMJ New Music Report in 1999.
References
- ^ "The Soto Koto Band". AllMusic.com. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
- ^ "The Soto Koto Band". Discogs.com. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
- ^ "Higher Octave Music". Billboard. Vol. 106, no. 13. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. March 26, 1994. p. 85.
- Harris, Craig. "The Soto Koto Band Artist Biography". AllMusic.com. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
- "Various Artists: World Fusion". CMJ New Music Report. August 23, 1999. p. 29.
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