yako 440
Kiriakos "YAKO 440" Prodis is a New York City-based multimedia and teaching artist. The grandson of Greek, Russian, & UK immigrants, he is a white anti-racist activist. As a multi-instrumentalist beatmaker / human beatboxer / visual artist, Yako 440 has traveled to six continents as a performer, educator, and cultural ambassador. In addition to his solo work, Yako 440 is one of the dub duo with Godbody 108 and one third of Lions Gate.
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EthioBeat
Bronx beats meets Ethiojazz in collaboration with Irfan Rainy, Munit Mesfin, & elbetel
Available on Bandcamp
Credits
All instruments, beats by Yako 440 except Munit Mesfin - Vocals (5-6, 8), elbetel - Spoken Word (5), Doron Lev - Drums (1,8), Sean Nowell -Saxophones & Flutes (1-4, 8), Matt Little -Additional Keyboards & Vocoder (6)
Mix & Production by Yako 440, Irfran Rainy - Co-Producer (1-2, 5-6, 8)
Concept Yako 440 (2-7), Irfan Rainy (1-2, 5-6, 8)
Recorded at the Home Creator Lab
© Yako 440
All rights reserved
TRACKLIST
HiHache For Ethiopia
Watermelon People
Lions Eye
Food Water Peace
Goddess Earth ft. Munit Mesfin & elbetel
Abet Echi Al (Ode To Hailu) ft. Munit Mesfin
Ceremonial Coffee
World of Reggae ft. Munit Mesfin