This is a poly-rhythmic drum instrumental. The kit, congas, tambourine, and cowbell all blend together to make a genre of music called gogo that was born in DC and remains indigenous to the city and the surrounding suburbs of Maryland and Virginia.
credits
from BLX-003,
track released January 13, 2011
all drums and percussion were played, recorded, and mixed by Andrew Black in various locations. mastered by Nick Anderson at The Tape Room Studios
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