ABD is :
Craig Teigen - Drums, Block, Shekere
Greg Malone - Bass
Matthew Sargis - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
David Semien - Guitar, Bass
John 'Fingaz' Caldwell - Keys, Vocals
Dave Arrollado - Baritone Sax, Flute
Mike Battaglia - Trumpet
Charmian Callon - Flute
Juju Namjai - Vocals, Shekere
Rami Raheb - Doumbek, Percussion
Simon Thomsen - Congas, Percussion
Tom Burbank - Block, Percussion
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Very Special Guests :
Andius Jent - Bass
Anthony Gonzales - Congas, Block, Vocals
Robert Easton - Guitars,
Congas, Vocals
Rob Covacevich - Sax, Clarinet, Vocals
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BIO :
AfroBeat Down: L.A.'s Premier Afrobeat Ensemble, delivers driving, raw,
un-cut African Funk straight to your Nyash; making your body move and
shake to the rhythms of Nigeria circa 1970. ABD's 10-15 members strong
are inspired and dedicated to maintaining the Afrobeat musical tradition;
the legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti. ABD's message is fused in Power packed,
Political, Polyrhythmic Consciousness focused on bringing people together
to fight Oppression and enjoy a peaceful, light filled life. Aloha.
"...Oppressors, Destroyers, masochists can never be great people.
Creativity, not destruction, should be the yardstick of greatness. If
you cannot create anything that will make your own life, or that of a
fellow human, happier, then get out of the way. Split! Disappear! And
give others a chance."
-FELA KUTI
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