Description: Oxaï Roura's very unique music could be described as an outstanding blend of weird electronic sounds, mystical voices and spiritual percussions from different parts of the world...
Bio: Oxaï Roura is a composer of new and very unusual musical forms, a percussionist and a vocalist.
Since 2003, he published 4 original albums. His very unique music could be described as an outstanding blend of weird electronic stuff, mystical voices and spiritual percussions from different parts of the world...
1) THE FORMATIVE YEARS....
He begun to learn the art of drumming when he was 3 years old... Fascinated by the ancient sacred african polyrythms and chants, he received serious teachingsfrom some of the greatest masters of the drums: ( Famoudou KONATE, Mamady KEÏTA, Maré SANOGO taught him MANDINGO rythms and chants) Orlando POLEO & Martha GALLARAGA taught him YOROUBA chants and rythms (congas & batas)... Very interested in the traditionnal way and -in the same time- really open minded, he made gigs and recordings ,during the 90's, with a lot of different kind of bands (Metal, Reggae, Jazz and Jazz fusion, Salsa, Bossa-Nova, Traditionnal african music, Electro...)..
....2) THE PRODUCTIONS....
In the year 2003, Oxaï composed and produced his first solo CD named "THE EXU EXPERIENCE. Atabaques'n bass Vol.1".
This cd allowed him to officialise the birth of a new style that he created: the ATABAQUES'N BASS (a special mix of mystical afrobrazilian rythms and electronic sounds)...
This CD has been rewarded by the FUNDACAO PIERRE VERGER ( Bahia/ Brasil)...
..In the year 2004 Oxaï created the SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ORKESTRA. In this band, with the venezualian percussionist GUSTAVO OVALLES (ex-OMAR SOSA), he mixed afro-cuban rythms and electronic stuff. he produced a concert live DVD "SPIRITUAL HERITAGE PART.1: SECRETS OF AFRIKA" distributed in south america only...
..In the year 2008 Oxaï is back with a brand new solo CD called AFRO AMAZONIAN SPIRIT. This CD is the first recording of a new musical style he created called the AFROAMAZONIKA ( a mix of west afrikan and amazonian spiritual rythms and chants+ elements from the electronica)...
Some of the instrumental compositions have been realised to be soundtracks for originalCHOREGRAPHIES created by the AZAMIAH dance company and the OBATALA association...
During the year 2010 and the beginning of the year 2011, Oxaï worked on "Melanesia X". This album is the original soundtrack created for the "Well'Come!" show performed by the Posuë dance company.
It is, in fact, a very unique music wich combines textures from the Electronic Outer Space, elements from Abstract Hip-Hop, Shamanic colors and Hypnotic Sounds from the Pacific (New-Caledonia, New-Zealand, Vanuatu...).
The whole "Well'come!" show (Music and Dance) has been supported and rewarded by the A.D.C.K Nganjila Tjibaou Center, and won the price "Emergences 2010" in New Caledonia!
So: are you ready for a BRAND NEW SONIC EXPERIENCE ?
Press Release: Combining Electronic Outer Space, Abstract Hip-Hop, Shamanic colors and Hypnotic Sounds from the Pacific; A Brand New Sonic Experience Has Emerged Opening Ears And Doors Around The World.
World Wide Web - April 25, 2011 Created intentionally for the "Well'Come!" show performed by the Posuë dance company, Melanesia X is the fourth album in a catalog of new and unusual musical forms, from Oxaï Roura a percussionist and vocalist hailing from Brazil now living in France.
Oxaï Roura's very unique music might be described as an outstanding blend of weird electronic sounds, mystical voices and spiritual percussions from various parts of the world.
Melanesia X and the "Well'come!" show (music and dance) has been supported and rewarded by the A.D.C.K Nganjila Tjibaou Center, and won the prize "Emergences 2010" in New Caledonia!
Oxaï Roura began to learn the art of drumming at the young age of three.
Fascinated by the ancient sacred African polyrhythm's and chants; he received intense teachings from many of the greatest masters of drums.
A few being: Famoudou Konate, Mamady Keita, and Maré Sanogo. Orlando Poleo and Martha Gallaraga taught him Yorouba chants and rhythms on Congas and Batas.
Immersed in learning the traditional ways while at the same time openly interested in varied music styles and genres like Metal, Reggae, Jazz, and Jazz Fusion, Oxaï Roura created and supported many esteemed groups in the 90's.
Oxai's utilizes his music as a spiritual tool which assists in the discovery of hidden things within the inner self. His creations are meant to entertain and bless as well promote the spiritual dimensions of human experience.
Melanesia X is available now through www.artistsforchange.ca and is a reflection of Oxai Roura's purposeful compositions to use music as a vehicle in making the world a better place. With intention and purpose there is a solid dub influence on Melanesia X and as with a great musical journey is meant to bring all people together and promote peace for the planet.
Featured on the artists for change website Melanesia X is thirteen tracks all under five minutes in length and categorized under the Electronic Genre. It was released February sixteenth, two thousand eleven and sells for the easy price of six dollars. Melanesia X is available in digital download only and "Artist For Change" profits are invested in projects initiated by non-profit organizations that specifically benefit the economy, social living, and humanitarian causes.
