AJO ARKESTRA BAND
Firstly, the Ajo Arkestra band is an underground group of musician friends from:
- Sicily
- Nigeria
- Cameroon
- Armenia
- Brazil
- and Cuba.
Furthermore, the band changed its name from ‘The Dublin Afrobeat Ensemble’ to ‘Ajo Arkestra’ a few years ago.
They perform regularly all over Ireland, where they play:
- in the coolest late night venues
- with the best stage settings
- and the best DJs and bands around.
Their material is influenced by legends such as:
- Fela Kuti
- Antibalas
- and Tony Allen.
Their sound is saturated with hours of musical persistence. These guys master the long extended phrasing and heavy African ‘riddims’.
There are live elements from:
- hip-hop
- funk
- jazz
- soul
- and disco at work.
Instrumentally speaking, their music is awash with:
- brass
- lead guitar
- and vocal harmonies.
There is never anything usual about this band.
The band records their first EP together in 2013.
To be updated about their upcoming shows, check their Facebook and Bandcamp.
AJO ARKESTRA LIVE RECORDING
Finally, I have recorded them play live at The Sugar Club, Dublin back in August 2014. Check the below slideshow and video of their performance!
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