Omeyocan
Maroon Blood
© 2003 Omeyocan
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Blends sounds from the motherland Africa, Caribbean, North America and South America. The sound is both ancient and contemporary. Their music (and political) philosophy is "cross borders".
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OMEYOCAN sound and performance statement:
Omeyocan identifies their music as Urban Fusion. They combine sounds from the motherland Africa, the Caribbean, North America and South America. Their sound is both ancient and contemporary. Their musical (and political) philosophy is "crossing borders". Omeyocan's performances mesmerize audiences both young and old. This is what you can expect at a performance: at one point in their performance the bassist and the percussionist will trade instruments, or the lead vocalist will play percussion, or the drummer will leave the drum set and play timbales, meanwhile the lead vocalist is having the audience participate in a dance or she is creating a spirited atmosphere with her many feathers and fabrics. One just never knows.
The rhythm section is the fundamental and pivotal element to their musical creation. Notwithstanding the ferocity of the rhythm section, they are able to concoct a melodic and lyric expression that is raw, unapologetic, and quite informed. The lyrics are politically and spiritually conscious and are sung in English, Yoruban and Spanish. They also have a sense of humor and will sometimes throw in a pop tune that they find amusing to perform. Omeyocan delivers a unique blend of serious intent and unbridled whimsy.
They have performed in California and the Southwest at music festivals, universities, elementary school clinics, events, political benefits, clubs, and dives.
With sweet harmonies and pulsating percussive rhythms, Omeyocan's "Maroon Blood" is a musical adventure. It begins with a joyous vocal choir and Santana-esque guitar in "The Opening" a Brazilian influenced tune. What comes next are bittersweet poetic love songs, intelligent social criticism and music that just makes you move. Whether it's a rocking musical call to the ancestors or a powerful defiant throb of a dance tune like in "Black Woman to Blue," this band's lyrics are smart and the music wonderfully eclectic. Omeyocan celebrates and strives for balance and that's exactly what the group has found in its hard driving rhythms and finely crafted blend of vocals, rock, jazz and blues. Omeyocan says it "won't be silent"---Here,here...just play on.
Cheryl Corley
National Public Radio reporter