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PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts presents a double bill of genre-defying rhythms and vibrant soundscapes with Armo and JMMR (Jordan McLean’s Musical Resistance) as part of the Bandwagon Summer Series ...
On July 3, Kapo (real name: Juan David Loaiza Sepúlveda) will release his sophomore studio album Por Si Alguien Nos Escucha, ...
By Tunde Oso Keneth Ahunanya, known in the music world as Ken D, has solidified his place as one of Afrobeat’s most promising ...
Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli attended the Afrobeat Fest in Newark, receiving a warm reception ...
Feeling upbeat about new label, album, instrumental group the Budos Band brings its high octane groove to Variety Playhouse on Thursday.
If you’re looking for a night of music that moves both your feet and your soul, you’ll want to be at HudCo on Saturday, ...
Afrobeat’s rise is not accidental. It is the result of decades of artistic rebellion, political commentary, and cultural pride passed down from Fela Kuti’s pioneering days.
Being in the crowd means feeling the music — dancing, singing, and soaking in every moment. But backstage? That’s where the ...
Afrobeat Charles de Ledesma tells us about Afrobeat, the latest music trend in dance clubs in London. Afrobeat originated in Lagos, Nigeria in the late 1960s. It borrows heavily from American jazz ...
Hire a boat to Tarkwa Bay Beach, shop at markets selling art and tailored clothes, and head to the New Afrika Shrine for a celebration of Fela Kuti’s music.