Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Toby Tobias has immersed himself in all genres of American Music of the last 50 years. His interest in African Rhythms & World Music, coupled with his keen ear for highly intuitive arrangements, has been the hallmark of his writing and performance styles, and he has garnered a strong following of listeners on Long Island and beyond. A graduate of the prestigious Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem, Israel, he continues to search for material that stays as close to his musical roots as possible, while at the same time reaching for new and exciting musical universes. Whether as a solo artist, as a duo or in full ensemble setting, the music is unmistakably Toby!
He was extremely honored to be recording this album with such fine musicians as Mike Nugent, Mario Staiano, Bakithi Kumalo, Mike Leslie, Steve Blatt and Ray Hauck, and ably assisted by Tony Barca, Valerie Rose Gianotti and Caren Jacobs singing background vocals.
Take a listen then, and enjoy a musical journey that started in Johannesburg and continues in New York.
'Africa You Belong To Me' - you are always in my heart and I will never let you go.
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