“Perpetual Motion creates an immersive experience for our audiences by sonically transporting them on an unforgettable journey. For us, performing extends beyond entertainment into backgrounds unearthing music’s potential to unify and uplift humanity.”
— Emmanuel Ohemeng III
Featured Performances
Perpetual Motion’s Album Eclipses Tradition.
“This album is a testament to the band’s infinite cycle of depth and innovation. We strived to record a project that bridged artistry and emotion for listeners to reflect on.”
The project’s “Venus Flytrap” exemplifies the band’s genius of intersecting tradition and innovation by reimagining Little Sunflower by Freddie Hubbard. The track cleverly intertwines Hubbard’s 1967 melody with Southern Hip-Hop’s contemporary, polyrhythmic Trap sound. EKLIPSE reveals the band’s versatility as it uplifts and unequivocally reclaims music of the African Diaspora such as R&B, Rock, Afro-Latinx/Caribbean, and more. Another song entitled “Life and Death” captures a similar jazz-rock sound aesthetic, while the band’s ear-catching “Shake It” introduces what Ohemeng calls “Jazz-Drill” onto the Jazz music scene.
WCL Collaboration
Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month
Check out Perpetual Motion’s April performance at World Cafe Live Philadelphia!
DP: Benji Rawson (2025)5th Annual Jamba Liva!
New Orleans Style Pop-Up at World Cafe Live Philadelphia with live music provided by Perpetual Motion Band.
DP: Alexander Bolt (2023)Perpetual Motion Mic’d Up: Episode 1
From sound check to the green room, watch behind the scenes as the band prepares to take on the World Cafe Live’s stage!
DP: Benji Rawson (2025)Jazz Jam Residency
In 2023, Emmanuel Ohemeng 3rd and Perpetual Motion completed their yearlong residency at the renowned World Cafe Live Philadelphia. On behalf of the Perpetual Motion Band, Emmanuel would like to formally thank every staff member, server, and audience member for their great energy and endless support. As a frequent performer at World Cafe Live Philadelphia, be on the look out for future Perpetual Motion performances here!
Captured by Peter Hou
In Motion.
Check out Perpetual Motion’s founder, Emmanuel, featured in this Philly-based music video and orchestra!
Artist: Shakur Smalls
Directed by The Genius Club
Executive Producer: Spike Jordan
Featured Trumpeter: Emmanuel Ohemeng III
The Philadelphia Catholic Gospel Mass Choir
Featured Trumpeter: Emmanuel Ohemeng III
Video Credit: Shalom World
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