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LIFE WILL BE FINE


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Zebula Avenue is a seven-piece world music band that writes and performs a global blend of traditional and modern melodies. They are a unique blend of 3-part female harmonies, guitars and mandolin, backed by rich polyrhythms from around the world. Award-winning vocalist and rhythm guitarist Gail Baker penned most of the songs performed by Zebula Avenue. The signature vocal sound of Zebula Avenue is based on the amazing, 3-1/2 octave range of Maureen Honoré, bringing Creole and Panamanian influences to the band. Also on vocals is Maggie McCabe, whose Celtic background and adept mandolin playing adds a high-end sweetness. Bassist Greg Nance brings his Detroit jazz fusion experience. Lead guitarist and artist James Niemi is a proud life-long member of the Ho-Chunk nation and has been on a continued quest for a varied and harmonious life experience. Mahindi Masai, perhaps one of Detroit's most versatile and engaging percussionists, adds an exciting mixture of rhythms from his experience as a folklorist/percussionist of various traditions throughout Africa and the African Diaspora. Well-known Detroit drummer Sandy Lovely rounds out the rhythm section.