"Cumbia Divina" 45 out now via All-Town Sound
and colemine records!

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is an Egyptian-American multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ based out of San Diego, CA. As a lifelong drummer that has supported many projects in the vein of afrobeat, soul, funk, dub, and rocksteady, he's been slow brewing a unique feel for roots and dance music. 

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Inspired by artists like Fela Kuti, Flying Lotus, and James Brown, his group harkens back to Africa in the 70’s with the bass and drums turned up a notch. Strong, repetitive grooves layered with Afro-Latin percussion and vibrant, tightly executed horn lines that call all dancers to the floor.

The band  ranges from a 3 to 12 piece group, depending on the occasion, and is known to feature a collective of San Diego's brightest horn players:

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Bradley Nash & Travis Klein from Elektric Voodoo // 

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Wesley Etienne, Nick "Burger" Giacalone, Nathian Elias-Kocivar of Boostive //

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Jesse Audelo from Sure Fire Soul Ensemble / Fresh Veggies / Los Hermanos Arango

Often, percussionists like Sekani Thomas and Dramane Kone, both acclaimed djembefolas, seasoned in West African tradition, will join the band.

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