Secret Planet: Orchestra Gold
Tech 25 and Pittonkatonk team up to present the second season of Secret Planet Pgh.
““The new single ‘Keleya’ by African psychedelic rock group Orchestra Gold hits you with a certain level of profundity, cosmic swirl, and Fela-like groove. Mariam Diakite delivers raw, mesmerizing vocals. Attacking saxophone charts, measured bass lines, and galvanic meter serve as the ideal foundation for expanding guitar lines that squall through. In a nutshell, it’s dope.””
Behind Oakland CA-based ensemble Orchestra GOLD’s original sound is a decade-long story of knowledge, respect, and collaboration between Mariam Diakite of Mali and Erich Huffaker of Oakland. Blending the traditions of Mali and American Rock/Funk with a retro feel, OG represents a world of powerful cross-cultural experience. OG offers a kaleidoscope of magical sound deeply rooted in the past while boldly blazing towards the genre-bending future: African Psychedelic Rock. With the January 2023 release of their third album, Medicine, this profoundly spiritual and dance-inducing ensemble continues their pursuit of spreading healing and community through the universal gift of music.
OG will showcase @ SXSW in 2023 and has played w/ legends Ebo Taylor & Mulatu Astatke at The UC Theatre. They've performed at Treefort, Oakland Museum of California, Bandcamp, Commissioned for Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, and Joshua Tree Music Festival.
“Mali’s musical heritage is vast…and Mariam’s voice channels that history”
— BANNING EYRE, SENIOR EDITOR AFROPOP WORLDWIDE
FAQ
Where is this place?
In the old Eisenstat Candy Company at 112 St Joseph Street.
What is the venue?
Tech 25 is not a venue but rather a school/training facility that hosts bands from time to time to give our trainees an opportunity to work with performers.
Is it all age?
Yes, we are a school not a venue
Where do I park?
Park in the lot in front of our building or on the sides of our building. There is street parking BUT PLEASE DO NOT PARK INFRONT OF THE HOUSES ACROSS THE STREET.
