Efajemue is a Los Angeles-based drummer, producer, and educator who has worked with artists such as Moonchild, Scary Pockets, Jeff Bernat, Vidya Vox, Carlos Nino, and Nate Mercereau. Efajemue’s stylistic versatility, expressive creativity, and deep musical instincts have afforded him opportunities to tour around the globe, and work as a session drummer and producer for numerous projects. 

Efajemue’s recent solo recording projects include the 2022 JUNO nominated album, Aesthetics (2021 and two EPs, Motions & Methods (2019) and Fragile (2017). With these records, Efajemue draws from his deep connection with jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music. He uses these influences to create music that tells stories of solitude, fear, joy, and peace.

VOLK features some of Calgary’s most exciting creative musicians, built around the group’s shared influences in jazz, soul, and hip-hop. The original compositions are harmonically nuanced, groove driven explorations sure to excite the listener.

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Band members

Efajamue

Ted Taforo - Alto saxophone
Francisco Ojeda - Bass
Javier Santiago - Keyboards
Efajemue Etoroma, Jr. - Drums

VOLK

Carsten Rubeling - Trombone & Keyboard
Andre Wickenheiser - Trumpet
Daniel Nava - Bass
Luis Tovar - Drums