Ok-Oyot System

by Extra Golden

Ok-Oyot System cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 8 May 2006
  • Label: Thrill Jockey
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 50:09
  • Community rating: 3.75/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The unique collaborative project Extra Golden bridged continents, uniting American indie rockers from Washington D.C. with Kenyan benga musicians. The resulting album, 'Ok-Oyot System', is a highly energetic, cross-cultural fusion that effortlessly blends intricately cyclical African guitar rhythms with American psychedelic rock dynamics.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, groove-laden, guitars, percussive, vocal, fusion, dance, jam

Tracklist

  1. Ilando Gima Onge (11:06)
  2. It's Not Easy (7:11)
  3. Ok-Oyot System (6:22)
  4. Osama Rach (6:14)
  5. Tussin and Fightin' (7:05)
  6. Nyajondere (12:09)

Credits

  • Extra Golden - primary artist
  • Alex Minoff - drums, guitar, vocals, bass
  • Onyango Wuod Omari - drums
  • Otieno Jagwasi - guitar, vocals
  • Ian Eagleson - guitar, vocals, bass

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