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Sessions from Studio A - Kaleta & Super Yamba Band

Kaleta is a percussionist, singer, and guitarist born in Benin. He was a part of the beginning of Afrobeat music, playing with artists like King Sunny Ade and Fela Kuti. He's teamed up with Brooklyn's Super Yamba Band and the group released their first album together, Mèdaho, in 2019. Hear them perform live at Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford and a talk with band members.

More from Kaleta & Super Yamba band on their website and you can follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band performing "Otonon" live at Anderson Japanese Gardens

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band performing "Ajogan Blues" live at Anderson Japanese Gardens

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band performing "Mr. Diva" live at Anderson Japanese Gardens

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band performing live at Anderson Japanese Gardens

Spencer's creativity shows up in a variety of spaces on-air and online for WNIJ. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Communications and Digital Media Production. Spencer's interest in multimedia comes from a mix of his love for arts and music with an interest in technology.
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