Living Language Afrobeat - Live Concert Recording

We are excited to host a live concert recording of one of New York City's premier Afrobeat groups, Living Language!

Led by Nikhil Yerawadekar (Antibalas, Akoya Afrobeat, Low Mentality), Living Language pays homage to Fela Kuti and his Afrobeat concept in a nimble, soulful jazz format. The band’s sound features undeniable grooves and powerful melodies to motivate the people. Other musicians in the project bring their experience working with icons such as Lee “Scratch” Perry, Charles Bradley, and Cedric "Im" Brooks to help create this new perspective in Afrobeat.

On top of spending years in projects like Antibalas and Akoya Afrobeat, bandleader/guitarist Nikhil Yerawadekar has recorded music with Tony Allen (legendary drummer and co-creator of the style), performed at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, and organized massive Felabration birthday concerts in NYC from 2016-2019. In all this time, Nikhil's fascination with Fela Kuti's legacy has only grown, as has the importance of transmitting his uplifting, anticolonial message with new music.

Nikhil Yerawadekar - guitar

Troy Simms - alto sax

Carter Yasutake - trumpet, keyboard

Yoshi Takemasa - percussion

Vince Chiarito - bass

Greg Gonzalez - drums

Join us on 5/31! 7:30 start. Eat Ethiopian food. $15 here or at the door.

Music at Bunna Cafe,

/// Under The Grass Roof \\\