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Zozo Afrobeat // The Hottest Side of Afrobeat
Afro-beat / Nu-Jazz / Jazz



NEW YORK LAGOS NIGERIA COTONOU USA, New York
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Member Since11/2/2005
Band Websitewww.zozoafrobeat.com
Band MembersKaleta (Leon Ligan-Majek): band leader/composer/vocals/guitar/percussions
Benon Lipowski: Guitars
BRYAN BRUNDIGE:Trombone
Jeremy King: congas/percussion
Dave Ahl: keyboards/music director
Jeremy Kay: Bass guitar
GREG INVERSO: Drums RIP OCT 5TH 2008 Rodney Siau: Trumpet
Gloria Osaghae: VOCALS
GENGA OWOEYE-WISE:VOCALS,CLAVES KEVIN RACKZA: DRUMS EXTENDED FAMILY VINCE CHARIOTO :BASS GUITAR Judith Rahilly: vocals
VLAD G......: DRUMS BRETT GREGORY: BARITONE SAX DAVE MULLEN :TENOR SAX DAVE AaRON:TENOR SAX MIKE WEISBERGER:TENOR & SOPRANO SAX Koleurz: vocals
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   About Zozo Afrobeat // The Hottest Side of Afrobeat
“Zozo,” taken from the Goun and Fon word for “something hot,” truly keeps the Afrobeat fires burning. A 13-piece ensemble from New York City, Zozo Afrobeat features musicians from around the world and is led by African music luminary Kaleta. Born in the Republic of Benin and raised in Nigeria, Kaleta grew up recording and performing with legendary Nigerian musicians Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti and King Sunny Ade, shina Peters. After moving to the U.S., Kaleta toured with akoya afrobeat and most recently with Lauryn Hill.
With Zozo Afrobeat, Kaleta’s music pays homage to the greats, and yet has its own distinctive sound and energy. Like Fela Kuti, who used his music to challenge a corrupt Nigerian government, Kaleta has written songs that are socially and politically provocative. At the same time, his lyrics reflect a keen sense of humor and a message of hope. He also co- arranged/produced New york based Akoya Afrobeat ensemble written all the bands' songs.On Zozo Afrobeat’s 2008 release, “Country of Guns,” Kaleta scatters pop culture references and marvels of a country with “250 million people and 250 billion guns.” On other songs, Kaleta sings in Yoruba, Goun, Fon, and French.he is currently working on 2 cds with 16 songs FELABRATION & AFROBEATOLOGYto be released in 2009 in conjuction with his book on his former master Fela Kuti.
On stage, Kaleta displays remarkable energy – singing, dancing, and playing guitar and percussions. The band responds accordingly, delivering cascades of horns, hypnotic Benino-Nigerian rhythms, and captivating solos. Zozo Afrobeat has played at the Lincoln Center “Out of Doors” Festival, the Brooklyn Museum, most recently at New york city Summer stage /Central park and various clubs eg"SOB'S,ZEBULONCAFE,DROMCAFE ETC in the New York area.ZOZO AFROBEAT is open to world wide concerts...pls email us at zozoafrobeat@gmail.com.

   


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Jun 28 2009 8:57 AM

The new single from Mukatsuku Records-Kaleta & Akoya Afrobeat - The Spirit Of Fela Is Alive And Well ! MUKAT 014 is out now on 180 gram vinyl !

as played by kevin beadle,mr scruff,pete jelly jazz,dom servini,domu,simbad,kay suzuki,toshio matsuura etc etc

listen to the release now !!

http://www.juno.co.uk/products/The-Spirit-Of-Fela-Is-Alive-Well/351680-01/

and check this site for the world's largest selection of mukatsuku releases plus exclusive t shirts,mukatsuku slip mats and free mukatsuku stickers !

http://www.juno.co.uk/labels/Mukatsuku/

This is the review in DJ Magazine...

Kaleta & Akoya Afrobeat
The Spirit Of Fela Is Alive & Well
Mukatsuku Records
4/5
An explosive slice of Afrobeat from Kaleta gets the licensing thumbs up from Mukatsuku, who finally get this gem to the Fela faithful. Originally clocking in at over 14 minutes, its been chopped virtually in half to add more punch and immediacy, whilst on the flip Guynamite and label boss Nik Weston add a more contemporary boogie house twist to the original, in doing so losing none of the vitality or the 'Fela' essence.

Found Sounds DJ Magazine
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Jun 11 2009 6:18 AM

thanx brothers soul love from lisbon badass mother funkers
BLACK VOICES





Jun 2 2009 12:11 PM

UN GRAND BONJOUR 
viva the AFRO BEAT!!
voici notre programmation radio de BLACK VOICES pour le mois de juin
 
 
dont une SEMAINE A VENIR SPECIALE SENEGAL
 
 
Lori





May 22 2009 4:53 PM

Sending you many many many hugs & kisses for a wonderful holiday weekend!


xoxox
Lori

Lori





May 15 2009 12:39 AM

Just stopping by to send you some love!

Have an amazing, wonderful, peaceful, positive, relaxing & blessed day!!!

XOXO
R.Calvin





May 11 2009 8:19 AM

Thanks Zozo for add and for sharing your music with me, great tunes in here bro, keep it high...
Evelyn OLA'


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May 8 2009 5:22 AM

make u approve my comments jare....na u sabi jo....smile....have a nice day.
The L.A.C.





Apr 25 2009 9:42 PM

JariBu Afrobeat Arkestra





Apr 24 2009 1:39 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD !

mi-chang,JariBu.
Malick Pathé Sow





Apr 24 2009 1:41 AM

Thank you for your friendship.


Merci pour ton amitié.


Jam e kisal Yo won e mon.

On Jaraama

Malick

New CD "Maayo Men"

Kokelikot (Five June fan page)





Apr 23 2009 3:51 AM

Good evening,
Thank you for the add, and I invite you to join us www.myspace.com / fivejune.
A bientôt et biz de Cannes (FRANCE)
KOKELIKOT

Music Is The Weapon (Oceanen, Gbg, 20:e juli)





Apr 20 2009 5:05 PM

Tanks for the add! Great music!!!!
Please, check out our myspace for new songs from our forthcoming album.
/Music Is The Weapon
olivier cosson





Apr 13 2009 9:08 AM

Zozo Afrobeat bonjour,je te souhaite de Joyeuses Fêtes de Pâques.

OlivieR.
FRUTOS TROPICALES





Apr 10 2009 1:04 PM

Gracias por la Amistad y Apoyo – Bendiciones.

Thanks for you Myspace friendship and support.

Muchos Frutos – Viele Grüße – Greetings – Saludos.

*** Por Colombia ni un paso Atras***
.......Frutos Tropicales.......
Bah Kouyate





Apr 10 2009 1:04 PM

merci pour votre ajout et amitié
Thanks for your add and friendship

Bah Kouyate
Evelyn OLA'


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Apr 9 2009 5:32 AM

Just stopping by to wish you a HAPPY & WONDERFUL EASTER....Lots of Love 2 U always & Much Blessings.



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Mar 22 2009 11:21 PM

Digital Bled a l'IMA Paris

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Feb 11 2009 5:06 PM

Yo guys,
When the pleasure to have you in Paris??

Come share some good vibes :)

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Peace
Martin
DID





Feb 6 2009 2:23 PM

Did Debut EP

"Time For Shopping"

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NEDA





Mar 1 2009 5:00 AM

Howzit going? xxx Neda
Agnieszka Grela





Jan 4 2009 4:12 PM

Hello,

All the best in New Year!

Agnieszka
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Jan 8 2009 5:41 AM

thank you for the good funky stuff! thats what we crave (and its got electrolytes!)
FEARLESS DREAMER





Dec 29 2008 9:46 PM

Bless your Soul, Greg Inverso...

and Freddie Hubbard too...
AFROBEAT NO LIMIT





Dec 30 2008 10:54 AM

Thank you Zozo hogbonou ché lè!
Na mi té in America?
God Bless.
Good XMas!
AfrobeatNoLimit
mexico68





Dec 18 2008 12:06 AM

like a thunder storm!
love the vibration, keep it vibrant.

mexico68
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