SANJI Press Kit

About

This music is older than all of us. Born from the Donso hunter's tradition of West Africa, the kamale n'goni carries a healing resonance that has moved people to tears, to joy, and through profound transformation for centuries.

SANJI brings these ancient instruments into a contemporary context. Four artists channeling the deep-rooted power of the Kamale N'goni, djembe, and voice into something visceral and alive. Heavy roots. Super danceable. A bridge between tradition and the present moment.

At a Glance

• GenreWest African roots / world-fusion, Percussion and Dance, Petricore
• Based inTaos, NM, USA
• Lineup4 artists
• Core instrumentsKamale N'goni, Djembe, Dunun, Calabash, Vocals, Karinyan
• Set lengths45, 60, 90, or 120 minute sets

Lineup

• Miles AndersonKamale N'goni · Lead Vocals · Dunun
• Rob UsherKamale N'goni · Djembe · Karinyan · Calabash
• Mitchell OlsonKamale N'goni · Calabash · Dunun · Vocals
• Fred SimpsonSpiritual Advisor · Calabash · Djembe · Vocals

Headlining and Main Stage Performances

• Crestone Energy Fair Headliner · 2025
• Crest Fest Headliner · 2024
• Tribal Vision Festival Headliner · 2024, 2023, 2022
• Salamander Fest Headliner · 2022
• Gaia's Gathering Headliner · 2025, 2022
• Unison Festival Main Stage · 2025
• Convergence Wellness Festival Main Stage · 2024
• Globalquerque Main Stage · 2025

Stages Shared

• Bassekou Kouyaté
• Mamadou Diabate
• Sona Jobarteh
• Mokoomba
• Zar Electrik
• Biko Casini
• Snow Raven

Stage Plot & Tech

Downloads

Logo, stage plot, tech rider, and high-res photos for venues and press.

• Logo (PNG)
• Stage Plot (PDF)
• Tech Rider (PDF)
• Input List (PDF)

Photos

Click a photo for the full-resolution file (6000 × 4000). Please credit the photographer.

Photos by Hailey Jane.