The Lost Tribe with Ghazi Omair plays Best Video Film & Cultural Center Sat., Nov. 26. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $12.

The last time The Lost Tribe played Best Video, in Dec. 2021, they practically lifted the roof off the building with their intense energy and good vibes so this show is not to be missed!

The Lost Tribe is a drum-centered Afro-funk fusion ensemble, led by percussionist Jocelyn Pleasant. Their sound winds through many genres that are rooted in West African rhythms and sensibilities. As a traditional percussionist and drum kit player, Pleasant wanted to create a group that showcased the drum as a lead instrument and melodic voice. She started the group in 2016, with the goal of infusing the djembe ensemble into African Diasporic music like jazz, rock, funk, and reggae and hip-hop. Her goal was also to provide a platform for musicians of different but overlapping communities to come together.

In addition to its core members, Lost Tribe performances often include various special guests that reflect the large talent pool of their community. Regardless of the line-up, the staples of a Tribe performance are energy, stage presence and GROOVE. They have opened for international acts Mokoomba (of Zimbabwe), and Trio da Kali (of Mali), were a featured artist at the 2018 Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, and won first place at the 2019 Valley Music Showcase (of Western Massachusetts).

Their eclectic collection of music is available on Bandcamp and streaming platforms, including the EPs Diaspora and WLCT Radio, as well as two singles released in 2020, Say Their Names and Diaspora Sings.

Ghazi Omair is a hip-hop artists, producer, engineer, and natural philosopher. He follows in the footsteps of Malik El Shabazz.