MOKA EFTI

Moka Efti started their journey through musical worlds in 1989. For his composition »The Suite« (1992) Leander Reininghaus needed and found musicians open to stylistic experiments.
First came Jochen Vogel, winner of the Prix O'Carolan for composition (1989) and the Trophée Improvisation (1992) at the Recontres Internationales de Harpe Celtique in Dinan in Brittany.
Hannsjörg Scheid is a bass player and composer versatile in a wide variety of styles in which he immerses himself. His musical professionalism provides the underpinning for Moka Eftis expeditions into new realms of sound.
The wildest member of the band is Michael Wack. His large collection of African and South American percussion instruments and his powerful and dynamic way of playing will make you feel like dancing.
Ralf Göldner is one of the most sought-after drummers and percussionists in both a studio and concert context.
Leander Reininghaus has played experimental rock guitar in various bands and projects over the years. One of his main influences has been Guitar Craft, a school founded by Robert Fripp. His love for Arabic and Indian musical worlds and his large repertoire of spectacular guitar sounds continues to lead Moka Eftis journey into unexpected directions.
Three years after the release of »The Suite«, Moka Efti produced their second CD, »Pangaea« with compositions from all the band. Youll meet fat Americans in Arabia, or the equally well-rounded Helmut Kohl in Africa. After time with the big boss men and the bwanas, you can channel-hop through Moka Eftis world music satellite station. »
Emotions, daydreams and ecstasy« noted one reviewer on Moka Eftis »magical journey through the world of music«

Bwana Helmut 4:21
(Music & Lyrics: Michael Wack; arr: Moka Efti)
You may be pleased to know that this song is Moka Eftis comment on the close business relations Germany had with the old apartheid regime in South Africa. But you also may enjoy the song without knowing that!
recorded at Acousticland Studio, July 1995, by Stefan Scheid and Gebhard Günther;
mixed by Stefan Scheid; produced by Moka Efti taken from the current CD »Pangaea« (Minotaurus 611509; 1995)