Extra Golden New Album, Tour

Image: G.A. Minoff via Paco Barba at Thrill Jockey

Extra Golden, who hail from Nairobi, are a unique group that manage to mix African beats with American rock to create some of the most hook-laden, danceable, and beautiful songs. Their debut album, Ok-Oyot System, released by Thrill Jockey in 2006 caused quite a stir, as did their follow up Hera Ma Nono, and now they are back with Thank You Very Quickly. While it is only six songs, the music grabs you so quickly that you are present from start to finish. I listened to it on the subway and it made me so happy I wanted to grab all the morose commuters and lead them in a spirited circle dance.

‘s an mp3 of the song “Anyango” to check out. If you like it, go to (le) Poisson Rouge this Saturday night to check them out live! Get your tickets here.

Album Image: Paco Barba, Thrill Jockey