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Fighting for African music and representing the nations, Koby Maxwellis definitely making a mark in the music industry. Internationally known, this gifted bass player, singer, lyricist, and composer brings a unique mix of music blended with European, American, and African sounds, fused together to create a colorful, unique, and powerful sound.
The oldest of six children, this native-born Ghanaian is no stranger to the United States. Since arriving in America ten years ago, Koby’s God-given musical gifts and abilities have ushered him into prominent places such as the Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C) and Radio City Music Hall ( New York City). In addition, Koby has shared the stage with prestigious artists including Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan, and Dionne Warwick. In August 2006, he performed at Reggae on the River and shared the stage with Reggae superstar Sean Paul, Barrington Levy, Sanchez, Ziggy and Stephen Marley, Bunny Wailer, the Father of Afrikan music – Salif Keita, and many more.
Recently, Koby gained additional recognition as a key performer in Detroit’s 21st African World Festival. Although based in the U.S, Koby is determined to keep the African beats in the music he creates. “Other countries have kept the authenticity of their music. My goal is to continue to maintain the authenticity of African music, but still incorporate the sounds of others.”
Koby’s distinguished sound of Fusion has enabled him to diversify his performances from charity groups in America, to churches in Europe, Jazz festivals in the Bahamas, and Ghanaian stages for celebrities-including Olympic athletes. His international credentials boast performances with Kojo Antwi, Hugh Masekela, Amayke Dede, Daddy Lumba, Ofori Amponsah, and Toby Foyeh. Most notably is Koby’s membership with the famous Sakra Band of Megastar, which took Ghana’s music to a new height. Koby’s versatility as an artist is vividly displayed on his first Gospel CD entitled, “Praise the Lord” and his second album, “Pepele”.
Fighting for African music and representing the nations, Koby Maxwellis definitely making a mark in the music industry. Internationally known, this gifted bass player, singer, lyricist, and composer brings a unique mix of music blended with European, American, and African sounds, fused together to create a colorful, unique, and powerful sound.
The oldest of six children, this native-born Ghanaian is no stranger to the United States. Since arriving in America ten years ago, Koby’s God-given musical gifts and abilities have ushered him into prominent places such as the Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C) and Radio City Music Hall ( New York City). In addition, Koby has shared the stage with prestigious artists including Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan, and Dionne Warwick. In August 2006, he performed at Reggae on the River and shared the stage with Reggae superstar Sean Paul, Barrington Levy, Sanchez, Ziggy and Stephen Marley, Bunny Wailer, the Father of Afrikan music – Salif Keita, and many more.
Recently, Koby gained additional recognition as a key performer in Detroit’s 21st African World Festival. Although based in the U.S, Koby is determined to keep the African beats in the music he creates. “Other countries have kept the authenticity of their music. My goal is to continue to maintain the authenticity of African music, but still incorporate the sounds of others.”
Koby’s distinguished sound of Fusion has enabled him to diversify his performances from charity groups in America, to churches in Europe, Jazz festivals in the Bahamas, and Ghanaian stages for celebrities-including Olympic athletes. His international credentials boast performances with Kojo Antwi, Hugh Masekela, Amayke Dede, Daddy Lumba, Ofori Amponsah, and Toby Foyeh. Most notably is Koby’s membership with the famous Sakra Band of Megastar, which took Ghana’s music to a new height. Koby’s versatility as an artist is vividly displayed on his first Gospel CD entitled, “Praise the Lord” and his second album, “Pepele”.
Fighting for African music and representing the nations, Koby Maxwellis definitely making a mark in the music industry. Internationally known, this gifted bass player, singer, lyricist, and composer brings a unique mix of music blended with European, American, and African sounds, fused together to create a colorful, unique, and powerful sound .
The oldest of six children, this native-born Ghanaian is no stranger to the United States. Since arriving in America ten years ago, Koby’s God-given musical gifts and abilities have ushered him into prominent places such as the Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C) and Radio City Music Hall ( New York City). In addition, Koby has shared the stage with prestigious artists including Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan, and Dionne Warwick. In August 2006, he performed at Reggae on the River and shared the stage with Reggae superstar Sean Paul, Barrington Levy, Sanchez, Ziggy and Stephen Marley, Bunny Wailer, the Father of Afrikan music – Salif Keita, and many more.
Recently, Koby gained additional recognition as a key performer in Detroit’s 21st African World Festival. Although based in the U.S, Koby is determined to keep the African beats in the music he creates. “Other countries have kept the authenticity of their music. My goal is to continue to maintain the authenticity of African music, but still incorporate the sounds of others.”
Koby’s distinguished sound of Fusion has enabled him to diversify his performances from charity groups in America, to churches in Europe, Jazz festivals in the Bahamas, and Ghanaian stages for celebrities-including Olympic athletes. His international credentials boast performances with Kojo Antwi, Hugh Masekela, Amayke Dede, Daddy Lumba, Ofori Amponsah, and Toby Foyeh. Most notably is Koby’s membership with the famous Sakra Band of Megastar, which took Ghana’s music to a new height. Koby’s versatility as an artist is vividly displayed on his first Gospel CD entitled, “Praise the Lord” and his second album, “Pepele” .
Fighting for African music and representing the nations, Koby Maxwellis definitely making a mark in the music industry. Internationally known, this gifted bass player, singer, lyricist, and composer brings a unique mix of music blended with European, American, and African sounds, fused together to create a colorful, unique, and powerful sound.
The oldest of six children, this native-born Ghanaian is no stranger to the United States. Since arriving in America ten years ago, Koby’s God-given musical gifts and abilities have ushered him into prominent places such as the Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C) and Radio City Music Hall (New York City). In addition, Koby has shared the stage with prestigious artists including Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan, and Dionne Warwick. In August 2006, he performed at Reggae on the River and shared the stage with Reggae superstar Sean Paul, Barrington Levy, Sanchez, Ziggy and Stephen Marley, Bunny Wailer, the Father of Afrikan music – Salif Keita, and many more.
Recently, Koby gained additional recognition as a key performer in Detroit’s 21st African World Festival. Although based in the U.S, Koby is determined to keep the African beats in the music he creates. “Other countries have kept the authenticity of their music. My goal is to continue to maintain the authenticity of African music, but still incorporate the sounds of others.”
Koby’s distinguished sound of Fusion has enabled him to diversify his performances from charity groups in America, to churches in Europe, Jazz festivals in the Bahamas, and Ghanaian stages for celebrities-including Olympic athletes. His international credentials boast performances with Kojo Antwi, Hugh Masekela, Amayke Dede, Daddy Lumba, Ofori Amponsah, and Toby Foyeh. Most notably is Koby’s membership with the famous Sakra Band of Megastar, which took Ghana’s music to a new height. Koby’s versatility as an artist is vividly displayed on his first Gospel CD entitled, “Praise the Lord” and his second album, “Pepele”.
Koby Maxwell’s future looks as bright as his radiant smile and as certain as his warm personality. His plan for his next CD is to do a little more incorporating of different musical styles so that he can better reach his larger and brewing fan base in Europe and America, respectively.
Apart from singing, Koby Maxwell has also successfully tried his hand at acting. In late 2010, Koby Maxwell made his acting debut in the movie Paparazzi: Eyes in the Dark and also wrote and performed the movie’s main soundtrack single, “Do It”. In August 2011, the World Music and Independent Film Festival (WMIFF) acknowledged Koby by awarding him the “Best Reggae African Music” award as a result of the “Do It” song.
Koby Maxwell is highly talented and no matter what he plans or mixes, if it’s a sound that’s really different, inspiring and powerful, it will definitely be “Koby Maxwell”.
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