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All these qualities are evident in live performance, but are represented especially on K'sapa's new album called "Our Own Ways." All the songs on "Our Own Ways" are originals with lyrics and melodies by Kim, and music and instrumentation by Robert, the two founders of K'sapa.
The songs themselves cover a variety of styles, yet never stray from K'sapa's sound -- from an upbeat and bluesy "Nicotine Blues", to a laid-back, jazz-flavored smoky ode to an on-again/off-again relationship in New Orleans, called "The Sultry One". In between are songs sometimes thoughtful, sometimes fun, oftentimes both. Fitting for a band whose name, K'sapa, means "wise" in Lakota (Robert is Lakota and Choctaw).
While the album doesn't stray too far from K'sapa's live sound, there are some extras for fans who buy the album: the addition of string sounds that enhance, but don't get in the way; extra harmonies added by Kim; even a solo from Gary called "Popcan" -- he plays a Diet Coke can with a quarter-inch of water in it! You gotta hear this!
K'sapa is currently finishing its second album. Tentatively titled ''Stars,''
it will include fan favorites ''Stars'' and Robert's guitar solo called
''Diane's Dance.''
Also, watch for K'sapa's CD release party at Fedora 210 on the Plaza, Feb. 4.
"Our Own Ways," K'sapa's CD of 13 original urban folk tunes, is available
at Borders, 12055 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66213. Call (913) 663-2356
for more information.
"Our Own Ways" (tape and CD) is also available from K'sapa where the band
performs.
For more information about K'sapa or the album, or to order "Our Own Ways" on tape ($10) or CD ($15) postpaid, write to:
K'sapa
Or e-mail Robert at:
This page was last updated on 12.24.2000.
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K'sapa is a high-finesse acoustic trio with subtle and sure vocals by Kim Martinique; one guitar that sounds like several by Robert Folsom; and creative, if sometimes quirky percussion by Gary Schroeder.