One World Tribe + Band in Buffalo, NY

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One World Tribe is North America's premier World Music Group. One World Tribe is a Musical Feast whose sensibilities delight even the most exotic taste, they are an Afro-Beat, Funk, Latin and World Beat Orchestra with a myriad of musicians, dancers and extras. One World Tribe is a true multicultural ensemble. They make a statement just by being on the stage making great music together. There's no division in their camp, they embrace both what makes them different as well as what makes them alike. They have in my opinion one of the most unique story's of the American Music Scene over the last decade. Blessed with an array of individuals that i find fascinating the OWT story is made of the stuff of pop culture legend. Then there's the icing on the cake, these guys can flat out play and i mean all of them. The bands early reputation was made upstaging National Headliners. Their musicianship often draws comparisons on to groups such as Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire. Known in pockets of the northeast as the baddest band in the land OWT is a solid bet to bring the fire where ever they go.

Screen name:

Kennedyt

Member since:

May 06 2011

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years together:

15

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Age:

56 years

Influences

Santana, Neville Bros, Bob Marley, EW&F, Fela, Grateful Dead

Members Of Band

Kennedy Thompson: Vocals, Keyboards and Percussion. With a bachelors degree from the D'Angelo School of Music to his credit, Thompson founded OWT with the vision of bringing together various Music styles. An established figure in the northwest Pennsylvania music scene, Kennedy is a former member of the Erie Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestras.

Mike Chin: Bass. Hailing from Montego Bay Jamaica, Chin provides an understanding of many Caribbean music styles for the tribe. Chin was also a founding member of the critically acclaimed group Chill Factor.

Preach Freedom: Vocals and Percussion. Preach is a Teacher of Afro-Caribbean music and culture and has been a visionary in melding more traditional American styles with World Music. Having studied at Edinboro University he has developed Music Education programs for schools and community centers throughout Western New York and Pennsylvania. Having also a background in Gospel and R&B, Preach has brought his talents as an arranger and Composer to many gospel programs.

EQUIPMENT

Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Sax and Vocals

MUSIC