Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra - Different Category - LIVE at Afrikafestival Hertme 2017

Performance 1 July 2017
Afrobeat is experiencing a revival, thanks to contemporary club DJs who boast the dance floor with the energetic mix of funk, african highlife and jazzblazers. Parts Sosimi is a leading figure within this music style that originated in Nigeria. He was a keyboardist and musical director in Afrobeat founder Fela Kuti's band and in the band of his son, Femi Kuti's Positive Force (AF Hertme 2004). He also performed with Afrobeat's 'drum king' Tony Allen (at AF Hertme 2013). In 1995, Dele Sosimi moved to London, where he shared his Afrobeat knowledge with countless musicians and students. He set up his own band and wandered extensively throughout the world. His current album is described by the English magazine Songlines as "a sizzling set of London's Afrobeat leader".

Dele Sosimi keys, lead vocals
Kunle Olofinjana drums / vocals
Justin Thurgur trombone / singing
Tamar Osborn Baritone Sauce
Graeme Flowers trumpet
Suman Joshi bass guitar
Maurizio Ravalico congas
Lydia Alberto singing / shekere
Phil Dawson guitar