Kahil ElZabar is a composer, arranger, and performer who has led the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble for fifty years, a major feat. The band has changed members and configurations often over the decadesit is currently a trio, with guests dropping in and outbut throughout its history it has been animated and driven forward by a singular vision, an integration of Black vernacular music and African-leaning instrumentation, anchored by its leaders distinctive and passionate approach to percussion.
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