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Let The Drum Remind You

from WestWest Africa by Mausiki Scales

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“Let the Drum Remind You” is a reminder to attune to the rhythm of life. Arts critic and scholar, Michael Simanga notes that Scales’ music deeply connects to the “African spirit and the centuries-old exchange of experiences between African people in the Diaspora.” As with many artists, including Fela Kuti, James Brown and Hugh Masekela, Scales approaches music as if every instrument is a drum.

Scales explains, “My aim is to use music as a medium to redeem the lost ancestral voices of Africa and her diaspora. As a formula I keep the memory of Africa and the Blues close to the creation process.”

Scales likens his music to “the sound of community in dialogue with a griot.” “I take deep pride in capturing the resilience of my ancestors and translating that into sound - allowing the musicians and the listener to experience - even briefly - life beyond the ordinary."

lyrics

Keep love in your heart
Put a drum in your home
Keep playing your part
Life, rhythm and tone

Let the drum remind you.
Let ya heart remind you
I will find you
Oh I’ll find you

credits

from WestWest Africa, released July 21, 2020
Mausiki Scales, Keys, lyrics, arrangement
Julie Dexter, vocals
Brenda Moorer, vocals
Akua Taylor, vocals
Russell Gunn, trumpet
Tavius Elder, solo guitar
Alex Jones, guitar
Reginald Starling, bass
Kenton Bostic, drums

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Mausiki Scales Atlanta, Georgia

Mausiki Scales & his band Common Ground Collective have been a staple on the Atlanta scene since the late 90s. With their influence of African sounds like Afrobeat and Hi-Life mixed in with Funk, Blues, Jazz and other Black musical traditions brings an unique irresistible dance filled soundscape.
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