**Founding Members Wanted** Africama is a newly forming New York–based orchestra inspired by the legendary Africando while embracing the contemporary sounds of artists like Fatoumata Diawara. Our mission is to create a fresh, modern sound rooted in West African traditions, Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, soul, funk, and original music. We're building a dedicated ensemble for rehearsals, live performances, and future recording projects. ### Current Lineup * Lead Vocal * Bass * Bongos * Talking Drum ### We're Looking For * Bass (additional player) * Guitar * Balafon * Djembe * Ngoni * Kora * Piano/Keyboard * Conga * Drum Set * Trumpet * Trombone * Tenor or Alto Saxophone Whether your background is African music, salsa, jazz, Afrobeat, funk, gospel, or world music, we'd love to hear from you if you're excited about building something unique. ### Rehearsals * Saturdays * Rehearsal time varies from week to week * **This week's rehearsal: Saturday at 8:00 PM** * Brooklyn (location shared upon confirmation) ### We're Looking For Musicians Who * Are dependable and committed * Enjoy collaborating on original music and arrangements * Are open to blending musical traditions * Want to grow with a long-term performing ensemble Reading music is a plus but not required. Strong ears, good groove, and a willingness to learn are just as important. ### To Respond Please include: * Your instrument * A brief introduction * Your musical background and influences * Links to any videos or recordings (if available) * Your general availability If you've been looking for an opportunity to help build a new Afro-Latin and West African orchestra from the ground up, we'd love to connect with you. **Let's create something that honors tradition while pushing the music forward.**
