Remembering Obo Addy

Obo Addy, the Ghanaian master drummer, bandleader, and teacher who made Portland his home for over 30 years, passed away in 2012, but his influence in Portland and the Pacific Northwest continues, having spawned a love for African music in musicians and listeners alike.  Obo's greatest contribution was his tireless work in the region's schools --providing exposure to African music and culture for generations of children.

Join DJ Charlie (WorldBeat Connection) & Andy Hosch (Africa O-Yé!) along with Susan Addy, Mic Crenshaw, and other guests for 3-hours of of music and dialog, remembering Obo's life and music.  Obo Addy gave a great deal to this community, and his legacy remains strong.

(1:55) Obo Addy And Okropong	Obonu (Drums of Thunder)	Afieye Okropong	Alula
	• interview with Alex Addy & Susan Addy
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(2:12) Obo Addy	Oshi	Born in the Tradition [1991]	self-released
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(2:25) Obo Addy & Kukrudu	Gidi Gidi Betse	Best of Obo Addy	future release
	• interview with LaRhonda Steele & Susan Addy
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(2:42) Obo Addy with Barbara Bernstein	Ritual Now	live at PCVA (5/17/86)	unreleased
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(2:55) Obo Addy with Randy Weston African Rhythms	Memorial for Kofi Ghanaba [Guy Warren]	Jazz Gallery, NYC 6/21/09	youtube clip
	• interview with Mike Sweeney & Susan Addy
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(3:12)	Cries of Our Mothers (excerpt)	Obo Addy with Portland Youth Philharmonic & Pacific Youth Choir, 2005	youtube clip
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(3:25) Obo Addy/Mic Crenshaw	Wo Baa Wie	Best of Obo Addy	future release
	• interview: Mic Crenshaw with Josh "big Snubb"
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(3:42) Saxofourté	Horn Talk (Obo Addy)	Bannoutah: African Music for Saxophone Quartet	36music
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(3:55) Alan Wone, voice over bed of music by Obo Addy & Janice Scroggins