World Beat/ Global & Jazz percussionist, Obi Kaye has performed various venues and styles, specializing in dance driven and improvisational rhythm. He has performed with numerous Jazz and "World" groups, both Live and in the studio. Both as a solo performer & as a sideman he continues to stretch the limits of musical genres, & appeals to the many tastes of a diverse audience. As recording artist, sideman and Solo performer, Obi employs a fusion of many musical styles on a large variety of percussion instruments. Many performances and recordings infuse the sounds of Turkey with those of Brazil and instruments from Morocco, Pakistan and Egypt with those of Nigeria, Cuba and Puerto Rico. He constantly strives to explore sounds and culture and experiment through blending these styles together.From the soft and sensual sounds of the Udu and vibrant buzzing of the berimbau to the explosive cracks and pops of the doumbek and regal textures of the Bata (and more) he tears down the walls of the expected opening the way to experience the sounds of our desires.His Solo CDs have received international airplay via college, NPR, Pirate, internet and other radio stations that play"non-commercial" music.As a clinician,Obi strives to present, in a sharing environment, a new relationship to the world around us. Through his relationship with the drum, his drums become fascinating vehicles through which we may visit and understand other cultures, ideas, & even ourselves.Creating educational, therapeutic and entertainment programming, he uses drums as a tool for understanding and creating. He produces many popular "highly recommended" and "notable" programs geared toward Children, Seniors and people of all ages with special needs.