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When the 5th Pocket gets together they create a special brand of music they call "Ambient AfroBreak-Beat ." Fusing rhythms & beats inspired by Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with tranced out melodies, vibrations, and soundscapes, T5P creates a harmonious and discerning atmosphere that is distinctly "the 5th Pocket." This infectious environment is a result of the relationship between the ears, minds, and bodies of all participants. . .band and audience alike. The following is a list current listenings & influences of each member. BRIAN: Bill Laswell, The Mars Volta!!, The Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, DJ DB, Tom Waits!!, Tortoise, SubT, Lotus, Squarepusher, Fela, The New Deal, Les Claypool!!, My Damn Alarm Clock, Parliment, . . .blah blah blah etc. JOE: Tortoise, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Jimmy Herring, Fela Kuti, George Benson, The Slip... HODGES: Fela Kuti, Jello Biafra, King Sunny Ade, Tony Allen, Mice Parade, Jamiroquai, The Flaming Lips, Tortoise, The Motet, Ye...