The BEST birthday party/gig I've EVER had was sharing the bill@ the Mckinnleyville Grange w/Kala. My band, LAKOTA, plus Kala Kenyatte, & I believe, his 'Fire & Thunder' band packed the spot & brought the FUNK! The unprecedented coupling of Hip Hop, Reggae, Metal & Gospel put the HUGE croud into a whirlwind frenzy! A vividly spectacular memory 20+yrs later. He was always an inspiration musically, a true Soul singer. What I respected most, was how he'd sing, as He'd speak, straight from the heart. Kala was funny, sincere and a good friend. Years later, living in same Apt. complex, many hours passed bouncing music theories & philosophies off eachother. I'll miss him, as will the community. A bonifide Humboldt Pioneer has flown far away, for good. Gratitude for the wonderful times, Soul Man; be at PEACE 4EVER, My Brutha!
-Manifest
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The BEST birthday party/gig I've EVER had was sharing the bill@ the Mckinnleyville Grange w/Kala. My band, LAKOTA, plus Kala Kenyatte, & I believe, his 'Fire & Thunder' band packed the spot & brought the FUNK! The unprecedented coupling of Hip Hop, Reggae, Metal & Gospel put the HUGE croud into a whirlwind frenzy! A vividly spectacular memory 20+yrs later. He was always an inspiration musically, a true Soul singer. What I respected most, was how he'd sing, as He'd speak, straight from the heart. Kala was funny, sincere and a good friend. Years later, living in same Apt. complex, many hours passed bouncing music theories & philosophies off eachother. I'll miss him, as will the community. A bonifide Humboldt Pioneer has flown far away, for good. Gratitude for the wonderful times, Soul Man; be at PEACE 4EVER, My Brutha! -Manifest