Local Bands

Kwame D

Kwame D

Description:
Kwame D perform a rich variety of rhythmic soul, world music, infectious blues and reggae stylings in roughly equal measure.

Music:
"A percussive guitar style sealed with a voice of soul, complemented with percussion instruments from across the world, rhythms of world music, R&B, reggae and soul, are created to form a multi-cultural cross of organic beats." 

Line-up:
Kwame Yempew : Vocals and Guitars.
Jeff Willacy: Percussion and Vocals

Influences:
Their music has its roots from Kwame's Ghanaian background, with influences from soul greats such as Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Aaron Neville and Robert Cray, mixed with the African style of artists such as Salif Keita, Youssou N'Dour, Fela Kuti and reggae legends Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley.

Favourite cover:
No Woman No Cry