About
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble is an American jazz ensemble founded in 1973 by percussionist Kahil El'Zabar. Its members have included Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, Defunkt's Joseph Bowie, post-bop musician Ernest Dawkins, Light Henry Huff, 8 Bold Souls' Edward Wilkerson, Hanah Jon Taylor, and 'Atu' Harold Murray.
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They have released over 15 albums, the latest in 2023.
Members
Discography
Albums
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Three Gentlemen From Chikago
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Impressions Apple Music
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Welcome
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Hang Tuff
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Dance With the Ancestors
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21st Century Union March
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The Continuum Apple Music
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Papa’s Bounce
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Freedom Jazz Dance
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Ka-Real
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Black Is Back: 40th Anniversary Project
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Be Known: Ancient / Future / Music Apple Music
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Spirit Gatherer • Tribute to Don Cherry
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Open Me, A Higher Consciousness of Sound and Spirit
Singles
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Founder
Also known as
EHE
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 0549bca5-c2fe-419c-842f-942a9a88bd1f
- ISNI
- 0000000103802904
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 9 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.