Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra

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New York-based Antibalas were formed in 1998 by musicians from King Changó, the Soul Providers, and the Daktaris. Influenced by Nigerian Afro-beat, American soul, and Latin dance grooves, Antibalas started playing at clubs around New York, hosting a weekend party called Africalia, giving them the opportunity to perform their particular style based on the combination of different cultures immersed in the band. After recording Liberation Afrobeat, the live album, Live in New York! Summer 1999, was released. Liberation Afro Beat, Vol. 1 was issued in early 2001. The group returned to recording in 2004 and issued Who Is This America? on the Rope-a-Dope label, followed by Security on Anti Records in 2007. After extended touring and studio and live collaborations by its various members, Antibalas returned with a self-titled album in the summer of 2012. ~ Drago Bonacich, Rovi

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    Exclusive: Antibalas Readies First Post-'Fela!' Album for Daptone | Billboard.com
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    Antibalas will release in June its first album since its members took on the role of house band for the musical "Fela!" that is currently touring the ...
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    Antibalas Announce New Album with Daptone Records
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    Brooklyn afrobeat legends Antibalas announced the release of a new six-track, self-titled LP. The record is set for an Aug. 7 release on Daptone Recor...
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    Antibalas Horns Join Alabama Shakes on Kimmel
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    The Alabama Shakes graced television audiences with a taste of their soulful blues rock last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The Athens, AL quartet perfor...
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    Antibalas Adds December Dates
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    Antibalas have confirmed a series of December dates. The afro-beat collective recently released a self-titled album--their first studio project since ...
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    The Sway Machinery, Luther Dickinson, Steve Berlin, Ethan Miller, Members of Antibalas and More Confirmed for Twas The Night Before Hanukkah
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    confirmed to perform at the Bricks and Mortar Music Hall include: Sway Machinery Featuring Jeremiah Lockwood, Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi All-...
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    The Sway Machinery, Luther Dickinson, Steve Berlin, Ethan Miller, Members of Antibalas and More Confirmed for host Twas The Night Before Hanukkah
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    confirmed to perform at the Bricks and Mortar Music Hall include: Sway Machinery Featuring Jeremiah Lockwood, Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi All-...
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    Antibalas, ALO and More to Play Some Kind of Jam 8
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    Antibalas, ALO, Consider the Source, Turkuaz, Big Ol' Dirty Bucket, Wolf! (featuring Scott Metzger), Fruition are among the acts who will appear at th...
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    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Son Volt, Hot Tuna, Keller Williams, Jorma Kaukonen & Steve Kimock, Antibalas and More Set For Clearwater Festival
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    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Son Volt, Hot Tuna (Acoustic), Jorma Kaukonen & Steve Kimock and Antibalas are among the acts slated to appear at Pete S...
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    The Roots, TV on the Radio, Antibalas to Play Crossing Brooklyn Ferry
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    The Roots, TV on the Radio, Solange, Antibalas, the Brooklyn Youth Orchestra and more will be at this year's Crossing Brooklyn Ferry festival. The eve...
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    The Roots, Bootsy Collins and the Funk Unity Band, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Lettuce, The New Mastersounds, Antibalas and More Confirmed for Bear Creek
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    The Roots, Bootsy Collins and the Funk Unity Band, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Lettuce, The New Mastersounds and Antibalas are among the acts slated ...
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  • Jul 20 Saturday
    Brooklyn, NY, US The Bell House
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  • Aug 17 Saturday
    Cockeysville, MD, US Hot August Blues & Roots Festival
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  • Aug 17 Saturday
    Cockeysville, MD, US Oregon Ridge Park
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  • Oct 2 Wednesday
    Davidson, NC, US Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College
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  • Nov 15 Friday
    Live Oak, FL, US Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground
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Discography

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  • Antibalas (2012)
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    Antibalas (2012)
    Daptone
  • Security (2007)
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    Security (2007)
    Epitaph
  • Government Magic (2006)
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    Government Magic (2006)
    P-Vine Records
  • Who Is This America? (2004)
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    Who Is This America? (2004)
    Artemis Records
  • The Mercury Lounge: New York, NY - 1.12.03 (2003)
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    The Mercury Lounge: New York, NY - 1.12.03 (2003)
    Rockslide
  • Club Soda: Montreal, Que - 3.29.03 (2003)
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    Club Soda: Montreal, Que - 3.29.03 (2003)
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  • Vancouver Jazz Festival: Vancouver, BC - 6.26.03 (2003)
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    Vancouver Jazz Festival: Vancouver, BC - 6.26.03 (2003)
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  • High Sierra Music Festival: Quincy, CA - 7.6.03 (2003)
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    High Sierra Music Festival: Quincy, CA - 7.6.03 (2003)
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  • Great American Music Hall: San Francisco, CA - 7.5.03 (2003)
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    Great American Music Hall: San Francisco, CA - 7.5.03 (2003)
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  • Talkatif (2002)
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    Talkatif (2002)
    Ninja Tune USA
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