The Afrobiotics play Afrobeat but not like you’ve heard before. Listeners will recognise the familiar undulating interwoven rhythms and fiery energy, but also discover a more intimate and collaborative sound incorporating Sabar rhythms from Senegal.
Founded as a side-project from the much-larger Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Afrobiotics (fka The Public Opinion Six) began as a way of writing new material and getting inside the sounds of Afrobeat, but it didn’t take long for the six musicians to discover they had found something unique and special – a sheer love of playing together in a much more intimate setting, creating a more well-rounded dialog and interplay between each other. Where The Public Opinion delivers a dynamic and captivating show, The Afrobiotics is less sensory and more spiritual.
Out of this fertile foundation, Senegalese multi-instrumentalist Lamine Sonko began introducing the Sabar to the group, resulting in a music reminiscent of Afrobeat but with more melodic twist and turns.
The sound of The Afrobiotics has grown organically from the roots of Afrobeat and Sabar, and been nurtured with intuitive understanding between a band of like minds. There’s an effortless proficiency apparent in the playing but also a camaraderie and infectious joy that is impossible to ignore.
Kaarmala is the first single from an upcoming album by The Afrobiotics and it’s 6/8 rhythm and drum calls exemplifies the Sabar sound.
Live from 7:30.
For all of Feb, we’re celebrating Afro beat, jazz, disco, funk, kwaito, highlife, Congolese soukous, rumba, sabar rhythms and alllll the fusions, the Brewpub is hosting mega talent this February from Africa, The Caribbean, Latin America and other parts of the world.
Revel in live music from 7:30-9:30pm Wed + Thur and from 4pm Sunday over four weeks alongside drink and food specials.
Wine and dine to Afro jazz, funk & soul on Thursdays and bring your dancing shoes on Sundays for some upbeat rhythms.
Free entry!
