A-Z of African Dance styles – we want to see you move it move it!

We love this A-Z of African dance produced by the first urban dance centre in Senegal – “The Dance Hall” – in association with Kirs&Bell production. Shows how hugely creative dance is in Africa. You can bet Beyonce & co are being “influenced” by these styles as I write..!
More info: www.thedancehall.sn

Soundtrack is big Nigerian hit Skelewu” instrumental by Davido. 

VAUDOU GAME album launch

AFRI-KOKOA exclusively presents live the super hot and in demand Togolese Afro-Funk Group ‘VAUDOU GAME’ with their amazing infectious funky psychedelic debut album ‘Apiafo’ on Hot Casa Records released on the 27th September at this very event. Their music is the rawest afro-funk similar to the famous 70s west African bands L’Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou and El Rego.

Part of the LONDON AFRICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014

@ RICHMIX
35-47 Bethanel Green Road
Shoreditch, London
E1 6LA
27th September
8pm to 1am

Tickets: £8 in advance and £10 on the door available from Eventbrite or Box office: www.richmix.org.uk

 

‘VAUDOU GAME’ are headed by Peter Solo, singer and composer, born in Aneho-Glidji, Togo the birthplace of the Voodoo Culture. Funk, is the skeletal structure of this debut album and provided the opportunity for Peter to invite his uncle, Roger Damawuzan– the famous pioneer of the 70s Soul scene – on two tracks. Their collaboration on the stone cold classic “Pas Contente” is a highlight on this 100% analogue album as Apiafo was entirely recorded, mixed and mastered with old tapes and vintage instruments.

They strive for authenticity; the analogue sound and vintage looks don’t mean that Vaudou Game is searching for the past. This is Togolese funk, born in the post-colonial era that never before explored its ancient roots so deeply and proudly. Performing live with all the vintage equipment, simply a jaw dropping debut of the highest order!

Check ‘VAUDOU GAME’ on You Tube or SoundCloud

 

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