Kapingbdi

Ebenezer Kojo Samuels Was Born In 1943 In Monrovia Liberia West Africa. He Pursued A Course In Art & Music. He Received His Degree In Arts. He Taught Art & Sculpture From 1973 Until 1976. At The Same Time He Was Following His Dream Of Becoming A Professional Musician. In 1976 He Formed The Band Kapingbdi In Monrovia Liberia. Kapingbdi Is A Funky Liberian Afro-Jazz Ensemble. In 1978 They Released This Self-Titled Afro-Rock-Jazz Album. They Toured Extensively & Released Two More Albums 1980s Hey Brother & 1981s Don’t Escape. The Band Dissolved In 1985. Kojo Went On To Perform With Fela Kuti & Cecil Taylor. In 2010 He Started A Fabulous New Project Called Kojato & The Afro Latin Cougaritas. They Released All About Jazz In 2012. It Features A Fresh Colorful Sound Combining Afrolicious Bossa-Jazz With 60s Soul & 70s Funk. The Positive Vibes Transcend Boundaries Language Color Lines. Kojo Has Been Dubbed ‘the High Priest Of Music’ In Liberia. He Is A Spirited Joyful Player With Sparkling Energy Spontaneous & Immediate With A Concise Social Criticism. His Songs Tell Illuminating Stories Full Of Wisdom & Truth. On Kapingbdi's First Release The Band Are Kojo Samuels – Vocals Saxophone Flute Ballaphone & Shekere Jean-Claude Nanga – Guitar & Cow Bells Mamadee Kamera – Vocals Bass & Congas Ciaffa Barclay – Vocals Congas & Percussion & Thomas Mensah – Drums & Sangba Drums. read less