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Join Kinetic as they celebrate the release of their latest recording. Generations (Ansonica Records) shares songs of wisdom and joy that travel across lifespans and continents. These songs reflect on how we might live more fully and wisely, joining people young and old, past and present, near and far. They encourage us to share our light, and what we have, for the good of others. To seek out inner stillness, and celebrate the present. They warn us of the pains of the back from a drunken fall, and of false lovers. They reflect on past loves with gratitude, and wish the next generation lives full of beauty and flourishing. The songs on Generations blend global folk songs from Uganda and the U.S. with completely original songs, building upon Kinetic's previous work engaging deeply with folk music from Ghana.

Kinetic performs music that blends global folk traditions with contemporary jazz. Sharing folk songs from Ghana, Uganda, and the U.S., the group celebrates dancing rhythms, wisdom, and joy. Kinetic has performed at concert halls, art galleries, universities, jazz clubs, and outdoor music festivals, including in Ghana, Uganda, Hong Kong, Toronto, and at the Clazz International Music Festival in Italy. In Pittsburgh performances include at Chamber Music Pittsburgh (2021, 2018, 2016), Sweetwater Center for the Arts (2025), BNY JazzLive Series (2024), Three Rivers Arts Festival (2016, 2014), African Arts in the Park Festival (2012), Alphabet City, and Con Alma. The ensemble has been featured at Americana Radio, WQED Classical FM, WESA (NPR), and the Pittsburgh City Paper.