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ANTIBALAS
Afro-beat / Funk / Experimental

ANTIBALAS



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United States

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   ANTIBALAS: General Info
Member Since10/21/2005
Band Websitewww.antibalas.com
Band Members Amayo - Vocals & Percussion
Victor Axelrod - Electric Piano, Organ, and Clavinet
Eric Biondo - Trumpet
Stuart Bogie -Tenor Sax
Marcus Farrar - Shekere
Marcos Garcia - Guitar
Aaron Johnson - Trombone
Jordan McLean - Trumpet
Nick Movshon - Bass
Luke O’Malley - Guitar
Martin Perna - Baritone Sax
Chris Vatalaro - Drums



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December Residency at the Knitting Factory


ANTIBALAS HORNS WITH PAUL SIMON & THE ROOTS


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Antibalas on Current TV




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Visit the Antibalas Webstore, and pick up the "Antibalas GOP Tee", and much more, by clicking below!!!

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Buy the new Antibalas Album Security here!

Security will be left standing as one of the year’s best albums - okayplayer.com

Security is big-time party music, plain and simple - Rolling Stone

Antibalas' fourth album [Security] is its strongest yet. - Harp

Security is an an all-time great pop record, [Antibalas] has proved to have the wherewithal and talent to stand alone - Filter


Antibalas
Security
2007 ANTI-

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Antibalas
Government Magic
2005 Afrosound Records



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Antibalas
Who is this America?
2004 Ropeadope



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Antibalas
Talkatif
2002 Ninja Tune



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Antibalas
Liberation Afrobeat Vol. 1
2001 Ninja Tune



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Record LabelANTI -, Ropeadope, Ninjatune, Afrosound, Daptone
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 30 2009 3:30P
Winter’s Eve Festival New York, New York
Dec 3 2009 11:45P
The Knitting Factory Brooklyn, New York
Dec 10 2009 11:45P
The Knitting Factory Brooklyn, New York
Dec 17 2009 11:45P
The Knitting Factory Brooklyn, New York
Dec 31 2009 11:45P
The Knitting Factory Brooklyn, New York

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   About ANTIBALAS

FELA! on Broadway

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FELA! on Broadway - featuring members of ANTIBALAS


Specially Priced Tickets For Antibalas Fans!!!

Fans and friends of Antibalas are able to get discounted tickets to what is sure to be one of the hottest shows on Broadway in years:
Go to http://www.felaonbroadway.com/antibalas for details.

Members of Antibalas have worked on the development of FELA! since its very beginning and continue to be involved as performing musicians on stage, the show's musical director, providing arrangements and composing additional music for the show.

Be sure to check it out!

“As played by the Brooklyn band Antibalas, standing in for the army of musicians that accompanied Mr. Kuti on his world tours, this is music that gets into your bloodstream, setting off vibrations you’ll live with for days to come.”
- The New York Times

“What really makes the show work is the music, fabulously delivered by Antibalas, a Brooklyn-based band that re-creates Fela's own songs (the international hit "Zombie" among them), adding some glorious embellishments along the way. Fela's lyrics, projected against the theater walls, make it easier to appreciate their social commentary.” - The New York Post

"the spirited onstage band Antibalas, featuring percussion and horns, propels the show through highlights of Kuti's action-packed life.” - The Associated Press

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For Booking, Licensing and/or publicity, please visit www.antibalas.com for contact info.
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"They lead the pack..." Pitchforkmedia.com

True, some bands are simply meant to lead, and Brooklyn’s Antibalas--as tough and diverse as the city that birthed them nearly a decade ago--has continued to do just that. The group, whose name means “bulletproof” in Spanish, has indeed proved they possess the mettle to not only survive but also thrive by employing a musical arsenal that has become known worldwide. Initially using the revolutionary blueprint of afrobeat as a launching pad, the dozen-strong members of Antibalas weave a rich tapestry of latin, jazz, classical, funk and soul into their horn-driven mix. Words fail in trying to describe the result: simultaneously polyrhythmic and political, independent and contagious, and the reason why many have credited the band for introducing afrobeat’s framework to a new generation.

Always looking to push their unique sound further, however, Antibalas recently entered the studio to record their fourth album with much-heralded musician/producer John McEntire (Tortoise, Stereolab, Tom Ze). Holed up for a month in McEntire’s Chicago lair, the band explored and unleashed sonic sides of them not previously tapped. The resulting gem is guaranteed to shock and dazzle new and old fans alike, and will be forthcoming from ANTI- Records (no, not just because they share half a name), known for distinguished releases over the years from such artists as Solomon Burke, Tom Waits, the Refugee All-Stars and Blackalicious. The new album and record deal illustrate Antibalas’ penchant for taking chances, building upon a history of previous fiery album releases and recent, stunning collaborations with diverse heavyweights such as Medeski, Martin and Wood, TV on the Radio, Baaba Maal and Gomez.

As distinguished as their recordings may be though, Antibalas has truly become renowned via their relentless live show. And though it’s certainly no easy task to keep (and feed) such a vast ensemble on the road, the band has managed to average over 100 concerts a year, incessantly traversing the U.S, Canada and Europe in venues large and small be they the sweaty clubs of Brooklyn or in front of hordes of festival goers in places like Bonnaroo, Bumbershoot, Montreux and Roskilde. 2004 also bore witness to the group’s first-ever tour to Japan, as well as debuts at the Glastonbury and Coachella music festivals. It’s not by chance the Village Voice exclaimed “their music is right on time,” while the New York Times, the New Yorker, Rolling Stone Magazine and a slew of others have taken serious notice. Make no mistake, as XLR8R exclaims, Antibalas are indeed “the baddest on the block.”






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Nov 22 2009 11:47 AM

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Analiese

Analiese



Nov 20 2009 7:06 PM

already got my new years tickets!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be to start off a brand new year than with my favorite band!!!!!!!!!!!
DJ Monkey

DJ Monkey



Nov 20 2009 6:02 AM

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"DJ Monkey …soul-stirring, excitingly edgy music…just disturbing (read ‘mind-f**king’) enough to demand attention. There is a whole spice rack of auditory flavors here, served up like fractured poetry on a collection of intensely listenable Hallmark cards from Hell." Bill Margold, Cinema Seen, L.A. X..Press

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miKemC

miKemC



Nov 19 2009 11:13 PM

hey!! leaving some respect here, I am promoting my new song "Subelo feat. Uniko" I'd appreciate if you listen the song.. also can leave your opinion.. thanks in advance.. good luck in everything you do!! god bless ya.. peace!!
System Zion

System Zion



Nov 19 2009 7:37 PM

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JACK DUPON

JACK DUPON



Nov 18 2009 2:25 PM

Hi,
If you live in New York or the surroundings you can help the French band Jack Dupon by contacting Dave Roberge from Transit Music Group.
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And tell him, Yes we want Jack Dupon for a United-States-Tour in 2010.
Thanks and greetings from France......
Conde Favela

Conde Favela



Nov 18 2009 1:53 PM

Thanx for the friendship
your music is fantastic
hope see you here in Brazil
congrats

Conde
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Native June



Nov 17 2009 11:30 PM

Welcome to the Native June Rock family!
Thanks for the friendship, good to rock out with you online!
Native June

Native June



Nov 17 2009 11:30 PM

Welcome to the Native June Rock family!
Thanks for the friendship, good to rock out with you online!
Cero

Chava Sanchez



Nov 17 2009 10:51 PM

Hope to see you guys
back soon here in Minnesota. Adios! Paz y Respeto.
Collezionisti di attimi

Collezionisti di attimi



Nov 17 2009 7:36 PM

i love antibalas

COLLEZIONISTI DI ATTIMI
acoustic guitar & painting
Fumi-Hito

Fumi-Hito



Nov 17 2009 6:54 PM

How are you,Antibalas?
I hope you guys are having a good day.
I released new album "This Goes...".
Please check it, you may like it and Let me know what you think.
Fumi-Hito
Kate

Kate McKoy



Nov 17 2009 6:56 AM

Thank you for the add!!!
lpoe

lpoe



Nov 17 2009 5:43 AM

hello from japan.
thanks for add!
Killer Moon (BOOK US!)

Killer Moon (BOOK US!)



Nov 17 2009 12:47 AM

WE LOVE YOUR DRUMMER.
Native June

Native June



Nov 16 2009 11:06 PM

Welcome to the Native June Rock family!
Thanks for the friendship, good to rock out with you online!
MELEM

MELEM



Nov 16 2009 9:38 PM

thanx for the add! cheers
Venancio y los Jóvenes de Antaño

Venancio y los Jóvenes de Antaño



Nov 16 2009 9:22 PM

Thanks for your friendship!
Boston Phoenix

Boston Phoenix



Nov 16 2009 6:46 PM

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David Insomnio

David Insomnio



Nov 16 2009 5:13 AM

Hola ANTIBALAS ¿como estas? gracias por el add no olvides pasar a dejar tu saludo en mi myspace =) saludos de tu AMIGO DAVID de INSOMNIO MUSICAL!!!


Buena vibra!!!


Hi there ANTIBALAS how are you doing?
thanks for the add dont forget to stop by to leave some greetings dont be shy =) greetings from your FRIEND DAVID of INSOMNIO MUSICAL


have a very nice day!!!
Felattio

Felattio



Nov 15 2009 7:03 PM

FELATTIO - WE SUCK A LOT!!!
PORTUGAL!!!
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jahweh jonjze



Nov 15 2009 5:01 PM

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Nov 15 2009 8:31 AM

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Come & listen..
Peace &love.
BlackBrotherJahRanko

BlackBrotherJahRanko



Nov 14 2009 2:27 PM

Howgh!
Mega thanx for joining me to Your FriendTribe!

Congrats for vibes - great stuff :)

Many greetz from SOPOT/North of Poland

BlackBro Jr
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