A new, selftitled album by brooklynbased afrobeat band antibalas offers a. Americas finest afrobeat band, with a fab followup to its debut album. World cafe modeled after classic afrobeat bands like fela kutis africa 70, brooklyns antibalas makes intensely rhythmic music that blends jazz, funk. The answer is security, the fourth and newest fulllength gem from this twelvestrong brooklyn collective, who over the last decade have become known worldwide as much for their riveting afrobeat laden concerts and social consciousness as for their previous albums and unique collaborations. Fourteen years after their first gig, and five since the release of their last album, 2007s security, antibalas afrobeat s premier second.
With a bandname of antibalas afrobeat orchestra, its pretty clear what youre in for, and on liberation afro beat, vol. Antibalas, antibalas afrobeat orchestra, order tickets, find location and other info. Morning edition for august 14, 2007 hear the morning edition program for august 14. Antibalas afrobeat orchestra, antibalas afro beat orchestra, antibalas afrobeat orchestra, antibalas allstars, antibalas horns. Formerly known as the antibalas afrobeat orchestra, the group adapted the afrobeat style pioneered by nigerian musician fela kuti to a modern american setting. Bandwitharotatingmembership antibalas dips back into the early 70s and then neatly sidestep most of the 80s and 90s, bringing things bang up to date.
Sister, oh sister, oh i come to appologize, for the time i disrespect you, oh oh, my sister. Antibalas is the only band that can do that, right now. War, social crisis meet intricate musicianship world. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from antibalas at the discogs marketplace. Although their music generally follows the musical architecture and language of afrobeat, it incorporates elements of jazz, funk, dub, improvised music, and traditional drumming from cuba and west africa. This is a band who knows how to take the best from afrobeat, mix it up with latin music, reggae and funk, throw in. Listen to war hero from antibalas afrobeat orchestra s security for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Antibalas afrobeat orchestra liberation afro beat vol. The more traditional afrobeat sound of earlier albums has been warped into something more individual and occasionally more dissonant but ultimately just as akicking if not more so. Embed security artist antibalas afrobeat orchestra. Versions different performances of the song by the same artist. From fela to the new generation of mostly european reissue and compilation labels, weve updated our guide to the world of afropop. Compilations other albums which feature this performance of the song. Download gilles peterson 2012 11 24 mp3 newalbumreleases net antibalas antibalas 2012 rar free. Hey antibalas family, we hope this note finds you and your loved ones in a safe and healthy place. Listen free to antibalas afrobeat orchestra security beaten metal, filibuster x and more. I received an antibalas record but a live one and with only four tracks, its definitely not what i ordered, which was liberation afrobeat vol 1 i do not want the record you sent me. Antibalas, antibalas afrobeat orchestra at sala apolo, may 5. Anti balas afrobeat orchestra, antibalas afro beat orchestra, antibalas afrobeat orchestra, antibalas allstars, antibalas horns.
Albums include love this giant, security, and who is this america. Antibalas afrobeat orchestra music, videos, stats, and. Born in a brooklyn warehouse in 1997, 12piece ensemble antibalas is credited with introducing afrobeat to a wider global audience, influencing countless musicians. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Antibalas afrobeat orchestra worldethnicinstrumental. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from antibalas afrobeat orchestra. Thats why theyre still at the front of the scene, after all these years. Antibalas, antibalas afrobeat orchestra, order tickets, find location and other. The dozen or so members of new york citys antibalas have included only a few africans since the band was formed in the late 1990s, but their music has african roots. Abuse of this feature may prevent future contributions from your account. Born in a brooklyn warehouse in 1997, 12piece ensemble antibalas is credited with introducing afrobeat to a wider global audience, influencing countless musicians and developing a live show that is the stuff of legend. Its been five years since the brooklynbased afrobeat collective antibalas released its last album, security. All things considered for may 4, 2007 hear the all things considered program for may 4, 2007.
Antibalas, antibalas afrobeat orchestra at new morning. Modeled after classic afrobeat bands like fela kutis africa 70 and eddie palmieris harlem river drive orchestra, brooklyns antibalas makes. In 2000, the group released their debut album, liberation afrobeat, under the name antibalas afrobeat orchestra. Their fourth album and first for epitaph again pools the finer aspects of jazz, latin, reggae, soul, classic funk, and afrobeat into a. Antibalas spanish for bulletproof is an american, brooklynbased afrobeat band that is. Antibalas, antibalas afrobeat orchestra at new morning, may 28. Sister, oh sister i come ask for forgiveness, for the time i patronize you, oh. The best antibalas album to date, security is also a noteworthy development in the evolution and revitalization of afrobeat music, and one of the best albums i have heard in 2007, period. They have toured and played live extensively in over forty countries and five continents to push their new updated style of traditional afrobeat music as once played by fela kuti. Find antibalas discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Watch the video for beaten metal from antibalas afrobeat orchestra s security for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Antibalas biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Brooklyns lauded antibalas afrobeat orchestra shortened for this release is one of the last great american funk fusion bands, the likes of which have been endangered since lionel richie left the commodores. All albums by antibalas available to download and stream in high quality. Over the last decade, antibalas afrobeat orchestra has established itself as one of the leading purveyors of afrobeats in the world. As you may know, our upcoming tour dates through the end of may in the us, canada and europe are being forced to reschedule.
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