This is a blend of African, British and American influences. The basis of this work was conceived after I returned from a three month photo documentary trip to West Africa, having visited Mali, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Senegal.

Parachute Ascending

Somber

Over The Shifting Sands

Splash

The Third Verse of My Life

Our Big Day

Fresh Bread

"When I first listened to this CD, I felt like I was experiencing some kind of magic — the music and lyrics reach the listener with ease and echo in your head afterward, leaving you wondering about the inspiration." 

Jennifer Priest Mitchell, The Times (Portland)

After The Years

Surprise

The Crow and the Kestrel

No One's Afraid

I'm a lifelong singer/songwriter. I've self produced 22 albums so far and enjoying doing something different on each one.

Patrick Burke