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So who here is hip to Antibalas? I first bumped into them in Paris, France, where their music felt like it was right at home, blasting out of the system of the Champs Elysees Fnac.
Much to my surprise this band is American. They take their musical cues from American funk as well as from Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. Put on their 2002 Talkatif album and feel yourself dancing in your own living room! Their music is vibrant and bumpy. Lyrically, think The Last Poets, esp on their 2004 outing Who Is This America? But best is their live album Liberation Afro Beat, Vol. 1 from 2001, as they are known for their live work, which is amazing. GO check this band out! | |
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 I've heard them before. Didn't buy the record though. | |
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CinisterCee said: I've heard them before. Didn't buy the record though.Heyhey! Why not? Which album? Try the live album or Talkativ. | |
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I just might, cuz I usually like all your musical tips. | |
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GangstaFam said: I just might, cuz I usually like all your musical tips.
I am listening to them right now... It is SO funky, great to hear funk mixed with African beat... | |
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these guys are good friends of mine from new york | |
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prettymansson said: these guys are good friends of mine from new york
Tell them they have fans in Amsterdam and they should come and perform here! | |
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I've seen 'em a couple of times on a festival bill or as an opening act. They are great. I love a tightly arranged large group and they are very very funky! test | |
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Woohoo!
All the funky cats are coming out of hiding! | |
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HamsterHuey said: Much to my surprise this band is American. They take their musical cues from American funk as well as from Fela Kuti's Afrobeat.
And NYC homeboys on top off all that. Nice tip. tA  Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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theAudience said: Nice tip.
I say 'funky cat' and see who's coming for dinner! | |
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theAudience said: HamsterHuey said: Much to my surprise this band is American. They take their musical cues from American funk as well as from Fela Kuti's Afrobeat.
And NYC homeboys on top off all that. Nice tip. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 yeah ...the guitarist and bassist are dudes that sometimes would play in my band in new york...and sometimes i would jam with theirs...they are doing many things...they have like 5 other spin off groups ..the dap kings...the soul providers...sharron jones...they stay busy... | |
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