Kahil El'Zabar and Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Sep 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM · Cornerstone, Berkeley, CA Cornerstone, Berkeley, CA

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Kahil El'Zabar

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Chicago-born jazz percussionist, drummer and bandleader Kahil El'Zabar founded Ethnic Heritage Ensemble (1973) and Ritual Trio. Known for blending African traditions with modern sounds. Key albums include Three Gentlemen from Chicago, Africa N'Da Blues and Transmigration.

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Founded in Chicago in 1973 by percussionist Kahil El'Zabar, Ethnic Heritage Ensemble blends jazz, blues, R&B, funk, and gospel with African folk and dance traditions. Albums include Three Gentlemen from Chikago and Dance with the Ancestors.