Kokoroko Afrobeat Collective performing "Colonial Mentality" at Sofar London on July 29th, 2016. Sofar Sounds connects artists and music-lovers around the world through intimate shows in unique venues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUnKDK1iklo Sofar Sounds transforms everyday spaces - like a living room or retail shop - and turns it into a captivating venue for secret, live shows, creating… Continue lendo KOKOROKO Afrobeat Collective – Colonial Mentality | Sofar London
Categoria: Afro-Jazz
NEWEN AFROBEAT & SEUN KUTI – Zombie (Fela Kuti)
Newen Afrobeat is an Afrobeat band that started in 2009 in Chile. Newen Afrobeat revisits Fela Kuti's musical heritage. The word Newén means 'strength' in the Mapuche language. Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti (born 11 January 1983), who is called by the name Seun Kuti, is a Nigerian musician, singer and the youngest son of the famous… Continue lendo NEWEN AFROBEAT & SEUN KUTI – Zombie (Fela Kuti)
NUBIYAN TWIST – Live @ Bahrain Jazz Fest® 2019
@Nubiyan Twist is UK's leading light in Afro-Jazz. Lead by producer/ guitarist Tom Excell Nubiyan Twist's live show boasts 10 musicians with powerful arrangements and live dub processing. Their records see collaborations with some of the greatest African musicians of all time, Mulatu Astatke and Tony Allen. As well as working with UK vocalists Cherise,… Continue lendo NUBIYAN TWIST – Live @ Bahrain Jazz Fest® 2019
KOKOROKO – Rhythm Section with Beefeater
Kokoroko (stylised as KOKOROKO) is a London-based eight-piece musical group led by Sheila Maurice-Grey, playing a fusion of Jazz and Afrobeat. In February 2019 they were named "ones to watch" by the Guardian, after their track "Abusey Junction" garnered 23 million views on YouTube. In February 2020 they won Best Group at the Urban Music… Continue lendo KOKOROKO – Rhythm Section with Beefeater
NUBIYAN TWIST – We Out Here: Online & On Air
A headline show from Nubiyan Twist: one of the UK's leading lights of Afro-Jazz. "A beautiful blend of groovy dub with uplifting horns and soulful vocals" The Guardian "A free-flowing assemblage of jazz, soul, hip hop and diasporic styles." Mojo “A cauldron of energy that bubbles with invention. Exhilarating stuff.” Record Collector A blend of virtuosic players, skilled… Continue lendo NUBIYAN TWIST – We Out Here: Online & On Air