Onye and The Messengers are a fabulous Afro World Beat Band! A Sonoma County based band inspired by renowned Nigerian master percussionist and performer Onye Onyemaechi, the band is a primal Afro Beat Band that finds its roots in the spirit of ancient Africa, re-creating the tribal world village celebration of body and soul.The band's music is a combination of electrifying influences of African rhythms, funky blues and jazz, reggae, rock and world music. The rhythm is heavenly polyrhythmic, and the vocals can range from traditional call-and-response, chanting styles and wailing melody lines associated with funk and soul music. The Messengers can perform nationally and internationally for any entertainment events including festivals, corporate functions, universities, concerts and wineries.

Onye and The Messengers captivate crowds and move people's souls with their Afro- tribal beats and earth-bound rhythms. Dawn Bruchez (DJ Lilly) World Vibrations, www.KSJD.org 90.5fm

The sensational Horn Section of The Messengers includes John Kadyk on Tenor Saxophone and Steel Pan, and Cricket Seagull on Flute, Baritone Sax and Tenor Saxophone. The dynamic Rhythm Section includes Joel Bennett on Keyboard and Gregg Dessen on lead and rhythm Guitar, Wendell Rand on lead bass and Mark Escalera on Drum Set.

onye@villagerhythms.com www.villagerhythms.com

707-528-4458 USA

Onye and The Messengers

Mind expanding! Onye and The Messengers embody music with truth and passion, with rhythms that heal and transform, making every performance a soulful and celebratory experience.Michael Rothenberg, 100 Thousand Poets for Change