Ouroboros presents
London Afrobeat Collective
Wednesday 6th March, 7.30pm
Tickets are £13.50 (+ b/f) in advance (more on the door) and available from See Tickets.

*This is a standing show*

London Afrobeat Collective are a tight-knit family of musicians from around the world, living in London and united by a love of afrobeat and a desire to take original music to new places.

This 8-strong collective from England, Italy, France, Congo, Argentina and New Zealand combine traditional afrobeat and hi-life with funk, jazz, Latin and dub to deliver party music born of their truly global DNA. A regular hit on the UK and Europe touring circuit and celebrated for their raucous energy, heavy dance grooves and conscious lyrics, the band has rocked major stages from Glastonbury Festival (UK) to the Shrine in Lagos, Nigeria, via Imagina Funk (Spain), Fusion Festival (Germany), Cully Jazz (Switzerland), Tempo Latino (France), Earth Garden (Malta) and many more.

Taking inspiration from afrobeat father Fela Kuti as well as such artists as Ebo Taylor, Parliament, Funkadelic and Havana d’Primera, LAC’s original music and multi-lingual performances in English, Spanish, Lingala and French have won them admirers across Europe.

Their fourth studio album Esengo (Canopy Records – release date 14 February 2024), which means Joy in Lingala includes the new single Topesa Esengo Na Motema (Let Us Give Joy To The Heart) with a remix by Bosq.

Personnel:
Vocals – Juanita Euka
Rhythm Guitar – Alex Farrell
Lead Guitar – Alex Szyjanowicz
Bass – John Mathews/Luigi Casanova
Drums – Giuliano Osella
Baritone Saxophone – Klibens Michelet
Trumpet – Andy Watts

Press:

‘A fulsome evocation of Fela Kuti’s continually inspiring blend of The J.B.’s-style jazz-funk horns lashed to a relentless mix of funky highlife and Yoruba, all delivered with aplomb….’
Time Out London

‘[London Afrobeat Collective have] an ability to bring the late night Saturday party vibe… with a sonic stew which was infectious and accessible.’
The Scotsman

‘fantastic emblem of the vibrant London Afrobeat scene… the group establish a perfectly mixed groove that immediately ensnares the listener.’
Songlines

Ouroboros presents
London Afrobeat Collective
Wednesday 6th March, 7.30pm
Tickets are £13.50 (+ b/f) in advance (more on the door) and available from See Tickets.