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Adam was born in Kenya and began performing at an early age. He was the co-founder of Canada’s great pan-African band, the Afronubians. After forming his own band, Tikisa, he released the award-winning Safari and Rocket Express II: African Renaissance Blues. Collaborating with the musicians of African Guitar Summit, he won a Juno Award and performed at the Live concert. The African Guitar Summit’s second CD has been nominated for Best World Music Album . With Tikisa, he released his latest CD, Mti wa Maisha (Tree of Life), at Lula Lounge in the spring of . Tikisa delivers a fresh, eminently listenable intoxicating blend of Afro-Rumba, Fiesta, and contemporary Kenyan rhythms that will lift your soul and make your feet move. Visit us at
Musician ID:	#2539
Category:	Band
Additional Category:	Band
Genre:	African, Blues, World Music
Pay Range:	$2500 - $5000
Travel Distance:	3000 miles
Years Together:	2-5
Influences:	Orchestre Kiam, Lipua Lipua, Dr. Nico Kasanda, Papa Wemba, Les Kamaley, Manu Dibango, Awilo Longomba, Ali Farka Toure, Salif Keita, Bob Marley, Joseph Kamaru, Fundi Konde, Paul Mwachupa, Simba Wanyika, Them Mushrooms, Diblo Dibala, Nine Stars, Super Mazembe, Mbaraka Mwinshehe, Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade
Members of Band:	Adam Solomon (Lead guitar, vocals--Kenya), Chester Manoharan (Bass guitar--India), Kofi Ackah (Drum Kit--Ghana)/Patu Bokelo (Drum Kit, Vocals--Congo),Walter McLean (Drum Kit--Canada), Suleiman Juma (Keys--Kenya), Emmanuel "Fulani" Mutsune (Vocals--Kenya), Nancy Barrett (Vocals, percussion--Canada), Marcus Chonsky (Percussion--Canada), Cesco Emmanuel (Rhythm guitar--Trinidad), Tamsir Seck (Percussion--Senegal)
Available For:	Folk, Blues, Roots, and African Festivals; Club Gigs, Corporate Gigs, African History Month, Multicultural Gigs etc
Song List (1):	All Original Music; please see for song samples

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