Antibalas

Former frontman of Antibalas and Afrobeat pioneer Amayo has released “Black Magic Sister” ahead of his debut solo album, Lion Awakes. Photo: Kory Thibeault Known best as the former frontman of Antibalas, it’s nearly an understatement…

On Saturday, November 19, Duke Amayo, former lead singer of Antibalas, returned to New York City after taking time at home in Nigeria. It was there that he performed at Felebration Festival over October 10-16, launching his career as…

Woodstock-based artist Marco Benevento has announced his one day festival, Follow the Arrow, hosted at Arrowood Farm in Accord, NY, just 20 minutes west of New Paltz. On June 18, Benevento will be joined by The Slip, Antibalas, Ratboy Jr.…

Amayo, lead singer of influential Brooklyn Afrobeat group Antibalas, has announced he will depart the group after 23 years. His departure was shared in a message to fans on Friday morning. Amayo infused their music of Antibalas…

Antibalas will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a return to their Williamsburg roots on their latest Daptone Records studio album, Fu Chronicles, due out on February 7, 2020. Today, Antibalas releases the single "Amenawon." A…

Afrobeat legends Antibalas, fresh off celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2019, have just released their newest single, "Fight Am Finish." The group will release their upcoming album Fu Chronicles on Daptone Records on February 7. Singer…

On Saturday night at Industry City, Antibalas delivered their infectious Afrofunk, closing out the Summer Series presented by City Farm Presents. They were joined by the sassy High and Mighty Brass band, rooted in sounds from New Orleans…

With lead singer Amayo preaching 'deep unconditional love' throughout the night, Antibalas performed to a sold out crowd on the second night of their 20th anniversary run at Brooklyn Bowl this past Saturday. The fusion of African and…

Antibalas return to their Brooklyn roots this weekend for their 20th anniversary tour's final U.S. shows. They'll play two nights at Brooklyn Bowl, with Innov Gnawa joining them on Friday, March 15, and Poetic Thrust starting the night off…