Elikeh

Back our new album on Kickstarter!

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:47:25 +0000

We have our new album ready! This is the most creative and most high energy album we have ever done!

The album called “Between 2 Worlds” has great guests including Vieux Farka Toure and John Kadlecik.

We need your help to release it!
We just started a kickstarter campaign to raise funds so we can release the album.
Get the songs before they are available to everyone!

Below is the Kickstarter Link. Donate, share the link and let’s release this album together.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1708271923/elikeh-afropop-new-album

West African-American Band Creates ‘Afro-High’ in US

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:08:56 +0000

A West African-American band based in Washington is finishing a new album that spans musical genres and speaks to the immigrant experience in the United States. The band is called Elikeh, which means rootedness.

The band is about to release a new album called “Between Two Worlds.”

Dogo says he is always walking a fine line between his home country and the United States.

” With songs that were upbeat and energetic …… It’s impossible to feel anything but happy in its presence”

admin — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:31:36 +0000

On Saturday at the Rock and Roll Hotel, Serge “Massama” Dogo and his band, the D,C,-based group Elikeh, played their own take on Afropop, a style of African pop music played on electric instruments and inspired by Western pop and soul music. They also brought in traditional polyrhythms from Togo, where Dogo was born and raised. With songs that were upbeat and energetic, an Elikeh live show is basically musical Prozac: It’s impossible to feel anything but happy in its presence.

The Washington City Paper

Gallery Updates

admin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:45:57 +0000

We added some new pics to the Gallery Page.

What’s On Tap: Elikeh at the Rock & Roll Hotel Feb. 25th

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:56:17 +0000

Get your sweet viewing spot early because when Elikeh checks in at Rock and Roll Hotel the stage will be at maximum occupancy. With their nine person lineup your eyes and ears are in store for authentic Roots Afropop style mixed with traditional Togolese polyrhythms.

DC Rock Live reviews Elikeh at Rock ‘n Roll Hotel!

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:50:36 +0000

There is a lot to absorb but the band plays so well as a unit, you can just drift away, dance and take it all in. Everyone should add some west-African music to their listening experiences and we are fortunate to have that right here in DC in Elikeh.

Click here to read the full review

New review: Maximum Ink Music Magazine

admin — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:57:37 +0000

maximumink.com

Groove heavy and politically active Afro-rock spawned from the unlikely country of Togo. Singer, guitarist, composer and founder of Elikeh, Massama Dogo, was born in Togo, but immigrated to Washington, D.C. in 2000. His D.C. based ensemble fuses indigenous Togolese elements with a contemporary flavor in a powerful and memorable manner including noteworthy guitar work and vivacious horns.

Elikeh featured in Afropop.org’s April 2011 Mixtape

admin — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:38:25 +0000

Check it out!

Afropop Worldwide April 2011 Mixtape! by Afropop Worldwide

Check out our full radio appearance on WFMU in Jersey City

Scott — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:24:50 +0000

Click here to listen to the full live performance and interview on WFMU!

Purchase Adje Adje at CD Baby!

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:48:06 +0000

Click here to purchase the CD or download individual tracks!