Since 1999 Martin Cradick, Nii Tagoe and Seckou Keita have all played together in the internationally aclaimed "Baka Beyond". During 2001 they formed a new project, "EtE" which means triangle in Gha (Nii's native tongue) and released an album of the same name. With melodies to touch the heart, rhythms to touch the feet and virtuoso performances on balafon (African xylophone), kora (African harp), guitar and mandolin as well as a range of percussion instruments, this is music to feed the soul!

Martin Cradick had his musical training by travelling the world and busking with musicians that he met along the way, music often being the only common language. He first started to draw from his international musical experiences by cofounding the original world music band "Outback". After living with the Bangombi (Baka Pygmies), playing music with them and being initiated into their dances he founded the group "Baka Beyond". Whilst being an accomplished guitarist and mandolin player, he also has a unique ability to find the common elements of seemingly diverse musical traditions and to seamlessly combine them.

Nii Tagoe was born in Accra, Ghana, into a royal family from whom he inherited his talent for drumming, dancing and singing. He has a deep knowledge of the diverse dance and rhythmic traditions of Ghana and has been trained in dance in Zulu Land and throughout Central and West Africa. He came to Britain as a principal dancer and drummer in the Adzido dance company, has choreographed many dances, including Peter Gabriel's floor show at the London Millenium Dome, and runs his own dance company and band, "Frititi". He has performed as a percussionist, singer and composer with Baka Beyond since 1998. Nii continues to study traditional African music as a foundation for his work.

Seckou Keita is a griot and international performer with a fantastic musical family pedigree. He is descended from the famous founder and ruler of Mali, Sundiata Keita, but was raised by his mother's family (the famous Cissokho's) in Senegal and so inherited his griot tradition through her. Seckou is deeply influenced by his indigenous role as an historian, carrying his tradition through his songs. His experiences and travels throughout Europe, Scandinavia and India have also heavily inspired his music. Since his arrival in 1999, Seckou has played with many groups in the UK including Baka Beyond and with his own group Jamoral.

EtE have the ability to weave a spell that will enchant any audience and take them on a journey through uncharted musical waters. Mixing traditions, ancient and modern, from UK, Ghana and Senegal they show that we should relish the diversity of cultures in the world whilst rejoicing in our common language of music.

More info at www.baka.co.uk/ete/