“Night Shade” begins as it ends–with organic guitar tones; the meat of the song whisks us away to a Shaman-led ritualistic ceremony embracing African dance as the song builds into an exhilarating frenzy with a concise release, while bottled Caribbean energy of “Saba Meniya” calls for a dance in the sand with a favorite drink. The infectious tones of the Kora carve the path to the subconscious, lighting the way to a dreamlike carpet ride. The group’s African musical education further shines in “Lafia,” laden with grungy electric guitar that is hidden by a driving force of gypsy-like music headed for worlds unknown.
“Toubab” in West African cultures means “person of white descent” or “foreigner,” and “Krewe,” which originated in New Orleans, refers to a group of people “putting on a parade or ball.” Embracing their moniker to the fullest, Toubab Krewe expresses their originality by enveloping a worldly sound that is at home nowhere and everywhere at once.
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[This review was handcrafted by Eo8’s own jam band enthusiast Rich Harley.]