CHATA ADDY / THE MUSIC MAN: CHATA MUSIC LIFE BIO
Chata Addy: born and raised in Ghana, West Africa. Addy is a professional drummer, dancer, chorographer and songwriter. He is a member of the renowned Addy Family of musicians and dancers. Chata is now based in Portland Oregon.
playing music with his Afro Reggae and Funky Highlife dance band and traditional group Shi Dah. He is a son of Tettey Kojo Addy in Ghana. The giving of one special gift of music is an Addy tradition, and Chata has a rich background to share in both traditional and contemporary music. In 1985 Chata came to the U.S.A. to perform with his uncle Yakubu Addy also performed with his uncle Obo Addy, in Portland, Oregon. And toured with internationally known groups O.J. Eke Mode Nigerian All Stars (contemporary Afro beat), I.K. Daro (Nigerian JuJu Highlife) Northwest African American Ballet, and with jazz musician Randy Weston, among others. Chata has recorded with internationally known artist King Sunny on Ade album. He has toured the U.S., Japan, and Canada. Chata has recorded two solo albums, containing traditional drumming and singing of Ghana, and has recorded one album with his contemporary Afro Reggae and Funky Highlife dance band, Susuma: "This is what I Feel." "All my life is about music. Music is a part of me and is like a friend to me. The rhythms lead me to good feelings," says Chata. "I love to share with my audience, what gives me happiness.". Chata has a lot to give: as a solo performer, with his groups, and as a teacher. He is the force of his rhythms.
Chata Addy & Susuma – Afro Reggae and Funky Highlife dance band:
Plays original songs, blending traditional, contemporary and world beat sounds. Chata plays three congas, talking drum, and is the lead singer, all while backed by his exciting band. His extensive background in drumming brings plenty of energy to the stage. Whether Chata is singing in his native language Ga or in English, listeners understand. Of course the audience gets the joy in his music. The members of the band use drum set, keyboard, saxophone, flute, electric guitar and electric bass. The group consists of as few as seven members, but can have as many as ten. Performances can be adjusted to your needs
- Chata solo
Chata Addy – Solo:
The performance begins with a solo dance, followed by a brief introduction of the different instruments and their functions. Chata will then invite members of the audience to join him on stage, where he will teach them drum rhythms and dance moves to jam with him. Chata promises one will take home an experience to remember.
Tettey Addy
DRUMMING AND DANCE CLASSES FOR KIDS
Chata teach kids drumming and dance movements from Ghana. He'll also show the students how they can use their hands to bring out the true sound of the drum. Music is feeling, let kids play!! End of the class students will showcase skills for friends, family and community.
Chata Addy & Shi Dah Traditional – Ghanaian traditional drumming, singing, and dance group: The group performs African rhythms songs by wearing traditional costumes. The audience can be fully engaged. Chata or group members will invite members of the audience to participate by teaching dance movement or how to play a drum beat, so all can discover the rhythms of Ghana. As always, performances can be adjusted to your needs
DJ Chata Man
