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We are the African Knights!
Ahmed Tarawally, Jr. - Composer, Singer, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards Ahmed is from Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. He is a prolific songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, singer, dancer, and even a comedian. He writes and sings in a variety of musical styles. His music is always danceable and inspiring at the same time.Ahmed has dedicated his life to the struggle for freedom and the call for African nations to unite. Music is his way to convey this message. The African Knights band is his vehicle for the music. Originally from Sierra Leone, Ahmed's family moved to London. Ahmed eventually moved to New York. Now in Seattle, he's happy to be in America. He has been a musician all his life and always talks about the struggle. Ahmed has been inspired by Bob Marley, and feels that he was the only one who came close to conveying the message of freedom. In addition to Bob Marley, Ahmed's mentors are Nelson Mandela, Marcus Garvey, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Kwane Nkruma, Minister Malcolm X, and His Royal Highness the Emporer Haile Selassie. |
Yogi McCaw - Keyboards, Webmaster Yogi has made Seattle his home for 18 years now. He has played piano since childhood. He has studied jazz and classical music, and played solo and in many groups. His association with Ahmed is his first reggae group. He also has his own jazz group Yogi and the Yoginis. He's always improvising new stuff and playing around with his computers. He met Ahmed when they were both teaching through Jazz Pianist/Teacher Bill Rossi's YATMA organization, when they were assigned to team-teach music to homeless children at the Seattle Children's Home. |
Michel Tyabji - Drum Set, Djembe Michel came to us from Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, where he was recording and producing excellent, grammy-nominated African musicians on his record label, Limitless Sky. Originally from India, he has also spent years in New York City performing and recording with numerous bands. |
Cale Baldwin - Guitar Cale has played extensively on the Seattle scene and brings a versatile, screaming guitar to the Knights. His rocking solos and steady skank add an electrified roots rock flavor to Ahmed's compositions. |
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Here's our first CD! It has five great songs for you. It is a preview of the great music
that will be coming to you as the African Knights hit the world scene and our mission
grows!
The Songs This four-song True Love Demo CD is being sold by us at our shows. |
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