afro psychedelic rock
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.
OG 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 Joshua Tree Music Festival.
“Mali’s musical heritage is vast…and Mariam’s voice channels that history”
“Keleya (Jealousy),” combines brass horns along with cosmic guitar licks to a hypnotic effect. The entire song is this swirling whirlwind of a song that takes time to truly let the horns, guitar, and Mariam Diakite’s vocals all take the spotlight at various times. The drums tend to stay in the background, holding the entire song together throughout. This is the kind of music you can truly get lost in...”
“holy moly – this is great! I love everything about it – the songs, production, Mariam’s voice. Really great. I really like this sound you have cooking up – the hypnotic grooves of the rhythm section, the cool snaky guitar lines and near feedback, and the layers of vox.
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CONTACT
Booking: orchestragold@gmail.com
Publicity: tony@pavementpr.com
All Other Inquiries: orchestragold@gmail.com