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A distinguishing
powerhouse of sound and
intrigue, AfroMassive is a new
ensemble bringing the masses
exciting new music with a
mission to turn on your brain
and make you get down. The group
is based in the thriving and
creative breeding grounds of
northern California, with a
sound rooted in Afrobeat and
funk.
AfroMassive is a
collective of like-minded
musicians looking to cultivate
something uniquely different in
our current diverse music scene.
In honor of the musical legacy
left behind by 70’s Nigerian
musician/activist, Fela
Anikulapo Kuti, AfroMassive’s
stylistic approach takes it to
another level. this means the
Afrobeat music pioneered by Fela
is only the jump-off point.
Utilizing
Afrobeat's unique
instrumentation and musical
aesthetic, AfroMassive brings
their own influences to the
table; The incorporation of
in-your-face funk, the
improvisational nuances of jazz,
elements of electronic music and
hip-hop and other influences
from the sounds of West Africa,
Cuba, and Brasil, make
AfroMassive distinctive and a
real palette-pleaser.
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Some of the musicians in
AFROMASSIVE are or were members
of Bay-Area afrobeat cohorts,
ALBINO! and have also been a
part of such groups as Gamelan
X, SaQi, Everyone Orchestra, The
Monophonics, Jacob Fred Jazz
Oddessy, Lagos Roots Afrobeat
Ensemble, MooGot 2 and much
more. The group was founded on
Northern California's infamous
counter-cultural hub of Humboldt
County in 2007, but has really
developed since relocating to
the Bay Area the group has
diversified its membership, its
music and taken the sound to the
next dimension.
Don’t miss this
exciting group! Creating a dense
musical tapestry filled with
thick interlocking and guitars,
heavy bass and intricate
percussion paired with an in
face horn section, heavy low end
and driving drumset, AfroMassive
diversifies its sound and its
listeners by seamless fusing
this timeless instrumentation
with unique layers of
synthesizers, electronic drums,
and effects. Don’t even think
about missing your chance to
experience this powerful group.
AfroMassive Links:
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