JOURNEY BETWEEN is a fitting addition to a stunning and ever-evolving
series. Martin Cradick's Cornish roots and violinist Paddy Le Mercier's
Breton roots heavily influence the arrangements of both Celtic and Senegalese
songs, while the spirit of the Baka binds it all together into a sound
that is evocative and tranquil. Baka Beyond began recording JOURNEY BETWEEN
while the Ghanaian band Kakatsitsi was touring England, which enabled
group members Nii Tettey Tetteh, Addoteh Richter and Annor Asanioah to
lay down traditional Ghanaian rhythms as the percussive root of the album.
Later Martin, Su and their son Milo traveled to Ziguinchor in southern
Senegal to help finish an album for the band Kassumai. While there, this
musical family recorded the African vocals for two JOURNEY BETWEEN songs:
"Migrations" and "Konti."
The magic of the music lies in its wide-eyed restraint, a subtle
soul that speaks softly but carries a big stick. Escape Magazine.
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