MAUSIKI SCALES

Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective, an Atlanta-based ensemble, is a dynamic eight-piece+ band that delves into musical styles from West Africa, including Afrobeat and Funk. Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective explore the musical threads connecting the African Diaspora, celebrating shared roots and influences. Afrobeat, a genre pioneered by Nigerian multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti, is known for its energetic, hypnotic grooves anchored by a rhythm section with roots in traditional African music, Highlife, and James Brown-inspired Funk. This style features a powerful horn section delivering tight, percussive lines and improvisational Jazz solos, call-and-response vocals from lead and background singers, and the vibrant movements of African dancers.

Musical Director and keyboardist Mausiki Scales released his latest album, Long Memory, in the summer of 2024. Scales’ recordings include collaborations with legends like Roy Ayers, Les Nubians, Speech and Kirk Whalum.

Cover: $15.00 ~ $30.00