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Antibalas

From: North America > Puerto Rico, United States
And: Africa > Nigeria

Genres: Afrobeat, World Fusion, Funk

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Antibalas--Spanish for "bullet-proof"--is a 15-piece afrobeat band out of New York. Their music captures the sound and spirit of the genre's founder and preeminent composer, the late Fela Kuti of Nigeria. Call it mimicry if you like, but it's no mean feat to summon the bluster, energy and... Learn More »

Security

What do you get when you pair up one of the most critically acclaimed and hardest-working bands on the planet, Antibalas, with one of indie rock’s most intricate and innovative producers, John McEntire (Tortoise, Stereolab, Tom Ze)...and let them play sonic tug-of-war in a studio for a month? The answer is Security, the fourth and newest full-length gem from this twelve-strong Brooklyn...
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	Title	Length
	Beaten Metal	5:53

	Filibuster X	11:54

	Sanctuary	12:52

	Hilo	4:48

	War Hero	5:26

	I.C.E.	8:16

	Age	8:05

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Talkatif

	The compositions in Talkatif are a true testimony of the band's relentless dedication to preserving the unique and pure soul of Afrobeat.
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	Title	Length
	Gabe's New Joint	4:17

	Talkatif	9:35

	Hypocrite	5:05

	World Without Fear	2:53

	War is a Crime	7:55

	Nyash	7:00

	N.E.S.T.A. 75	4:04

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Liberation Afrobeat

Monstrous horns and bass layered over funky polyrhythmic beats and breaks coupled with furious lyrics challenging and attacking the dehumanizing capitalist system & inciting insurrection in English, Yoruba, and Spanish.

Afropop Classic: 'Uprising'

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	Title	Length
	Si Se Puede	9:52

	Dirt and Blood	8:52

	Battle of the Species	6:25

	N.E.S.T.A.	7:14

	Musicawi Silt (live)	9:28

	Uprising	7:26

	El Machete	9:54

	World War IV (Live)	6:58

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating (2 reviews)

go for it!
"talkatif"is a fantastic album and was my introduction to the group. probably cracks my to 50 of all time. so far, "security" is a great listen as well. check it!