Oxaï Roura

Oxaï Roura is a composer, a multi-instrumentalist, a singer, a film maker, and a researcher in the field of ethnomusicology... Fascinated by the ancient African polyrhythms and chants, Roura received instruction from traditional artists. He produced recordings, during the 90's, with a variety of bands in different genres (Metal, Reggae, Jazz, Electronic, etc...).

Discography

In 2003 Roura composed and produced his first single “EXU. Atabaques’n bass vol.1” and his first album named "THE EXU EXPERIENCE. Atabaques'n bass.Vol.1". "EXU. Atabaques’n bass vol.1" was acknowledged by the Fundaçao PIERRE VERGER ( Bahia/ Brasil).

in 2004 Oxaï ROURA created the SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ORKESTRA. In this band, with the Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles (ex-Omar Sosa), Roura mixed afro-Cuban rhythms and electronic sounds. Roura produced a concert live DVD "SPIRITUAL HERITAGE PART.1: SECRETS OF AFRIKA (Live)" distributed in South America only...

In 2008 Roura produced a solo CD called "AFRO AMAZONIAN SPIRIT (Naturosophia)". This CD is the first recording of a new musical style Roura created and called the Afroamazonika. This brand new style combines tribal rhythms and chants from Africa and South America with weird Electronic sounds. Some of the instrumental compositions have been created as soundtracks for original choreographies (created by the Azamiah dance company and the Obatala association) and movies.

In 2010 and 2011, Roura produced "MELANESIA X". This album is the original soundtrack created for the "Well'Come!" show performed by the Posuë dance company. The whole "Well'come!" show (Music and Dance) has been supported and rewarded by the A.D.C.K NganjilaTjibaou Center, and won the award "Emergences 2010" in New Caledonia!

Films

Oxaï Roura directed and produced the following short movies for Ma Afrika (Academy for African Survival Rebirth and Progress):

• 2008. Credo Mutwa’s urgent appeal to the world.
• 2009. Badiredi Ba Lemamoso project.
• 2010. Credo Mutwa’s new dream (Part 1 and 2).

See also

• Electronic music
• Afro/Cosmic music
• Music of Brazil
• Music of Africa
• Michael Blake (composer)
• Omar Sosa
• Steve Coleman