Behind Oakland CA-based ensemble Orchestra GOLD’s original sound is a decade-long story of knowledge, respect, and collaboration between Mariam Diakite of Mali and Erich Huffaker of Oakland. Blending the traditions of Mali and American Rock/Funk with a retro feel, OG represents a world of powerful cross-cultural experience. OG offers a kaleidoscope of magical sound deeply rooted in the past while boldly blazing towards the genre-bending future: African Psychedelic Rock. With the January 2023 release of their third album, Medicine, this profoundly spiritual and dance-inducing ensemble continues their pursuit of spreading healing and community through the universal gift of music. “Mali’s musical heritage is vast…and Mariam’s voice channels that history”, says Banning Eyre, Senior Editor Afropop Worldwide. OG will showcased @ SXSW in 2023 and has played w/ legends Ebo Taylor & Mulatu Astatke at The UC Theatre. They’ve performed at Treefort, Oakland Museum of California, Bandcamp, Commissioned for Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, and at the Joshua Tree Music Festival (2019).
The band is a mix of African-inspired analog psychedelic rock and soul, with a badass percussion section and a fat horn section sound.
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