Kaleta and the ZoZo Afrobeat

Kaleta and the ZoZo Afrobeat recently came to Media to track a drum session with Drummer Tosin Aribisala.

Kaleta, born in the Republic of Benin and raised in Nigeria, grew up recording and performing with legendary Nigeria muscians Fela Kuti and King Sunny Ade. The "Zozo Afrobeat" consists of a 13-piece ensemble that plays out of New York City.

Kaleta recently performed with Lauryn Hill.

Tosin has worked with such musicians as Macy Gray, Erykah Badu, D’ Angelo, and Sade to name a few.

To find out more about Kaleta and the Zozo Afrobeat visit their website.

To find out more about Tosin Aribisala visit his website.

Nichole Hatton

Nichole Hatton, female singer-songwriter and YouTube Sensation, recently recorded at Media for an upcoming music video.

Check out Nichole's MySpace Page.

Kofo Prepares for Royal Performance

Kofo The Wonderman (Master Drummer, Composer, Lead Singer and Bandleader) recently visited Media Recording working on a piece to be played for the King of Nigeria. When Kofo is working on a serious project, you won't find him without our own Steve Young at the console. Steve has co-produced 3 albums for Kofo since 2001.

Kofo’s stage name ‘The Wonderman’ reflects his  creative skill and ability to master the ‘Talking Drum’. The ‘Talking Drum’ is  the only percussion instrument that can speak words as accurately as the human  tongue. For more about Kofo visit www.kofomusic.com