Orchestra Gold

**Orchestra Gold** is a vibrant Oakland-based band blending raw Malian grooves with psychedelic rock and funk. Fronted by powerhouse Malian vocalist Mariam Diakité, the group cooks up a hypnotic mix of West African rhythms, fuzzed-out guitars, and hypnotic percussion. Since forming in the 2010s, they’ve become known for reviving classic Bambara music while injecting their own gritty Bay Area flair, pulling inspiration from legends like Ali Farka Touré and Tinariwen. Their recent releases—including the cosmic dancefloor jam “A Star Nebulous” and the trance-inducing “VOL II: THE LOST TAPE”—showcase their knack for merging traditional instruments like the ngoni and balafon with fuzzy, reverb-drenched grooves. Whether they’re dropping Saharan desert blues or full-throttle Afrobeat bangers (“Diyanye Ko Te Sa”), Orchestra Gold keeps dance floors sweating and minds tripping. Catch them channeling their high-energy fusion at festivals and dimly lit clubs nationwide.