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Akoya Afrobeat
Afro-beat / Funk / Jazz

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Akoya Afrobeat: General Info

Member Since	6/8/2004
Band Website	http://www.akoyamusic.com
Band Members	Ryan Blotnick - guitar Felix Chen - bass Gabriel Hays - keyboards Will Jones - baritone sax Kaleta - lead vocals, percussions Yoshio Tony Kobayashi - drums Taku Kuroda - trumpet Duke Mseleku - vocals, tenor sax Mayteana Morales - vocals, percussion Kemba Russell - vocals, percussion Yoshi Takemasa - congas Nikhil Yerawadekar - guitar Dave Steinberg - baritone sax
Influences	Fela Kuti, Africa 70, Egypt 80, Manu Dibango, Hugh Masekela, Sunny Ade
Sounds Like	FELA DEY in two parts:
Record Label	Afrobomb music
Type of Label	Indie

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About Akoya Afrobeat

With a furious storm of thundering congas and the deep boom of the KALETA drum, the Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble takes the stage with an explosion of dance rhythms. 14 pieces make up this fully fledged funk factory. That means FIVE drummers, TWO guitarists, keys, bass, and a full horn section. Madness.

Akoya is comprised of musicians from 6 countries, spanning 4 continents! Our lead singer, Kaleta, performed and recorded with the legendary founder of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti for many years.

With a three year history of refining our groove, Akoya released the debut album Introducing the Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble. 5 killer tracks, available on our website, AKOYAMUSIC.COM.

Akoya’s latest vinyl release is "B.F.B.F." b/w "Jeje L’aiye," the lead single for our new album, P.D.P. [President Dey Pass]. This hot, hot 12" vinyl is available at the following fine online merchants, among others:

Dusty Groove (international)
Turntable Lab (USA)
Rush Hour (EU)
Juno Records (UK)
Coconuts Disk (Japan)

P.D.P. is now available to our friends in Japan courtesy of Rudiments Records, and is available internationally on Afrobomb Music. The album as a whole represents years of composition and meticulous arrangement to stay true to the revolutionary music that dominated both African and American airwaves in the 70’s and 80’s. In Japan, it has been a critical and commercial success, making several end-of-year top ten lists, including Music Magazine, DESERT JAZZ and LIVE DOOR.

The newly released Afrobomb edition of P.D.P. has been met with glowing reviews from ALL MUSIC GUIDE and BLOGCRITICS. To purchase a copy of your own, please click HERE. Thanks for your continued support as we carry on making our statement in Afrobeat.

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Raul Monsalve	Jul 8 2009 12:37 AM
JOHN I RAY	Jun 4 2009 3:41 AM PEACE and BLESSINGS!!!!!!!! NEW ALBUM "LIFE TOO SHORT" IN STORES COME JUNE 19th.
djadenzou	Jun 4 2009 10:13 PM hello to my new friend
Lori Online Now!	May 14 2009 4:10 PM Just stopping by to send you some love! Have an amazing, wonderful, peaceful, positive, relaxing & blessed day!!! XOXO
tramprecords	May 18 2009 4:58 PM Hi Fellows, Hi Kaleta Nik from Makutsuku sent me a promo of your next 12" which he releases on his label. amazing stuff, I cant wait to have the vinyl in my hands. all the best to you, Tobias @ Tramp
CAIS SODRÉ FUNK CONNECTION	May 22 2009 2:05 PM GREAT STUFF! thanx & soul love from lisbon badass motherfunkers. tell me, do you move to james brown groove, do you shake to a meters break? get your kicks with a marvin fix? move your money maker with a otis soul shaker? so come on, get on down
JariBu Afrobeat Arkestra	Apr 18 2009 7:56 AM THANKS FOR THE ADD ! mi-chang,JariBu.
.G	Mar 10 2009 11:42 AM THANKS FOR THE ADD ! GREETINGS FROM PARIS...
Eyes To The World	Dec 5 2008 3:33 PM watch the ups and the downs . Up and coming artist try to make it witness the drama . Music Business Un-cut Watch it now !!
Kakande	Nov 17 2008 7:04 AM Thanks for your friendship & Support!
Djembé Sacré	Nov 13 2008 10:38 PM What a good vibes! Thanks for the friendship On est ensemble Dieredief way
sabine boyer	Nov 3 2008 10:32 PM Bonjour Akoya ! Your group has a lot of energy, that's great ! And you are from all over the world, I like that ! L'AVENIR EST DANS LE METISSAGE !!! I hope you will come to Paris ! Take care ! I will think of you a lot tomorrow for your elections ! Amicalement ! SABINE
Biri Biri	Sep 19 2008 3:04 PM Thanx for the add. Nice vibrating music!! biribiri
ViBeJays & Friends	Oct 15 2008 3:10 AM Dear Akoya Afrobeat Every time that we write music... play an instrument... dance or act in a play... Something is healing inside... Every time that we share it with anyone... Something is healing everywhere... Love can drive... in a simple way... anything Have a lot of smiles... this week We are connected Vibejays
Pablo Nuñez	Sep 19 2008 11:39 AM Thank you very much! Regards
Brighter Day Foundation of Michigan	Oct 4 2008 8:04 PM great tunes, with a really funky beat, keep up the great work.... best wishes. kpu
MAXIMILLIONE KYNG☆ ŦßĶ ☆	Oct 3 2008 12:30 PM HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! LOVE TO YOU KYNG
ViBeJays & Friends	Sep 7 2008 3:14 AM Music comes from inside... dear Akoya Afrobeat... love and friendhsip are by far very good instruments... sharing your dreams is a great lyrics... Have a nice week... Vibejays
Tito Junco	Sep 8 2008 6:14 PM Hi men, thank you for the Add. I love your music. Hug from miami Tito. I will play together one day. Tito
miss panafrika	Sep 9 2008 4:03 PM great music !!
Merry	Sep 16 2008 9:59 AM Hi and really thanks for your add but above all your fresh and happy afrobeat music! it's great to hear you! When will you come to play your music in France??! Bye!
SOFAKIN	Sep 20 2008 1:59 PM hola de Barcelona When you will visit us???
Sista Kätha	Sep 26 2008 3:28 PM Hi, thank you so much for the add, it's a honor this friendship! What a great sound. Wish you a great weekend. Sista Kätha
FEEDBACKFUNK	Jul 15 2008 11:33 AM AKOYA AFROBEAT THE BEST SOUND IN THE WORLD PEACE FBF
VIPhotos	Jun 22 2008 2:11 PM Inspired by your music. Blessings

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